bradynjonesjr Posted July 5 Posted July 5 I've been scrolling since '97. Started out doing art for families that have lost loved ones. I drove a truck for 35 years so the time spent scrolling was limited but extremely fulfilling when I could. I live just across the interstate from the Talladega Superspeedway, about a half of a mile. One day my credit union had a special day at the track and invited all of their customers to drive the track and visit the International Motorsports Hall of Fame. I was enjoying all of the art and history and thought " wow! I can do this with my scrollsaw. A month later I was doing one of each inductee for them to display. Not a big NASCAR fan but it was so fulfilling. I met drivers from all facets of motorsports, team owners, designers. One day I had dropped off a class of 6 and was on my way out when an extremely short gentleman was walking in and he greeted me with a robust Italian accent. We exchanged pleasantries and went separate ways. About 30 minutes later I realized that he was Jacky Icyxx from indy racing fame. Two weeks later I met Emerson Fitipaldie. After a while I progressed to other projects. I'm a widower now and retired/disabled from driving leaving more time for the saw. I know that all of you enjoy this form of art work and I know the personal feelings of pride each of you/us get when we are through with a piece. The awe of looking at what's in your hands and saying " wow! I did this. ". God has given each of us a wonderful gift to be shared with others. Having shared all of this, I just wanted to say thank you for allowing me to be a part of this group and I am looking to meet other scrollers in my area to collaborate and share ideas with. I live in Lincoln, Al. 40 miles east of Birmingham,Al. I appreciate you. God bless. These are three of the very first pieces that I did for the Hall of Fame. Richard Petty and Neil Bonnett, Bobby Allison . ChelCass 1 Quote
preprius Posted July 6 Posted July 6 Very nice theme to do. And you get to hang them for many people to see. Yes the feeling that you get when when others see it, gives you great pride. Our village is is very open on sharing tips and tricks and how-to articles. We answer questions and we love sharing our work. bradynjonesjr 1 Quote
rjweb Posted July 6 Posted July 6 Being a big NASCAR fan you have captured the hall of fame drivers perfectly. It’s funny the king just turned 89, hope you find others in your area to scroll with, RJ bradynjonesjr 1 Quote
Mike Crosa Posted July 8 Posted July 8 Beautiful scrolling. I love to get together and talk face to face but I live in Miami, FL a bit far from you. Thank God we have the Scroll Saw Village! Quote
meflick Posted July 8 Posted July 8 Welcome to the Village from East TN. @Charlie E lives in Alabama, but not sure how close, if at all, he might be to you. bradynjonesjr 1 Quote
Richard Hotchkiss Posted July 9 Posted July 9 Beautiful job on those pieces and welcome from Ashland, VA. Keep up the good work. bradynjonesjr 1 Quote
bradynjonesjr Posted July 9 Author Posted July 9 23 hours ago, Mike Crosa said: Beautiful scrolling. I love to get together and talk face to face but I live in Miami, FL a bit far from you. Thank God we have the Scroll Saw Village! Grew up in Ft. Lauderdale in the early '60s and '70s lol. Quote
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