Since the step-by-step tutorial of my current project will be featured in a magazine this fall, I finally bit the bullet and bought some professional lighting for the photographs. The guest room has now become Studio A, as you can see below. The little Canon PowerShot I have is great, but the lighting makes all the difference in showing … [Read more...]
Top Pick for Holiday Gifts
I'm very excited to tell you that Heartwood Art carvings got Top Pick in Holiday Gifts That Don't Suck list on Examiner.com! The author of the column, Judith Yates, also runs the Bohemian Nashville! MeetUp group, which includes a diverse membership of performing and visual artists. It's a great way to meet other artists in the 'hood and … [Read more...]
Follow My Carving – Gnarly Tree – It’s Finished
To celebrate Heartwood Art carvings being featured in upcoming issue of Woodcarving Illustrated the "Follow My Carving" series was created to give you a an insider’s view on how the art is made. The carving is complete and mounted in a custom frame that was provided by Connie Weaver, owner of S & S Framing. The deep colors of the … [Read more...]
Follow My Carving – Gnarly Tree – Step 23
To celebrate Heartwood Art carvings being featured in upcoming issue of Woodcarving Illustrated the "Follow My Carving" series was created to give you a an insider’s view on how the art is made. The final lacquer finish has been applied and the carving is ready to frame. There are two important measurements you’ll want to take on your … [Read more...]
Follow My Carving – Gnarly Tree – Step 22
To celebrate Heartwood Art carvings being featured in upcoming issue of Woodcarving Illustrated the "Follow My Carving" series was created to give you an insider’s view on how the art is made. With just the first coat of oil the leaf patterns in the corners are already beginning to standout. The oil will pool a little in the carved lines … [Read more...]
Follow My Carving – Gnarly Tree – Step 21
To celebrate Heartwood Art carvings being featured in upcoming issue of Woodcarving Illustrated the "Follow My Carving" series was created to give you a an insider’s view on how the art is made. The bark carving is finished and the final cleanup of the carving is done. It’s time to start the oiling process. I’ve made a square frame that … [Read more...]
Follow My Carving – Gnarly Tree – Step 20
To celebrate Heartwood Art carvings being featured in upcoming issue of Woodcarving Illustrated the "Follow My Carving" series was created to give you a an insider’s view on how the art is made. Bark carving is fairly easy, but takes a lot of patience and a soft touch, especially on the smaller branches. A consistent direction must be … [Read more...]
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