[Woodcarver] drawing

[Joe Dillett]

Hi Marcia,

Drawing is a real plus when it comes to expressing ourselves with our
carvings. Betty Edwards (Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain) is by far
the best instruction I've ever seen. Last night my students begin their
drawing instruction using Betty's video and workbook. I have Betty Edward to
thank for furnishing me with a most comprehensive text. I wish I had her
book when I went to school.

Joe Dillett
The Carving Shop
645 E. LaSalle St. Suite 3
Somonauk, IL. 60552
(815) 498-9290 phone
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marcia Berkall" <whitwood at pivot.net>
To: "[Woodcarver]" <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 11:08 AM
Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] Whatcha' Carvin'- Athena



> Hi, Bill,
>
> Thanks for your vote of confidence :)    I, too, believe that being able
to
> draw is a big help in carving.  Drawings don't have to be great
> artwork.  They just have to be understandable to you so they can clarify
> your ideas and help to work out the details of the carving.  No doubt I'll
> vary the carving somewhat from the drawing, depending on the wood and
> changes that I think will make for a better finished carving.
>
> I was going to respond to you privately, but thought we might start
another
> thread here :) It really is great, and IMHO important, to challenge
> yourself.  Money is definitely an incentive, but there is an indescribable
> satisfaction in successfully completing something  totally new.  I really
> love Santas, but find that I need to break out of the Santa thing every so
> often.  Without commissions, I doubt that would happen.  Challenge is a
> motivator for me. I think it would be interesting to see what other people
> find motivating.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Marcia
> S. China, Maine