[Woodcarver] Mike Bloomquist's Carving Site

[J and C Lukens]

Mike & DougE....im kinda into that now....after 10 years of determined carvin for not only pleasure but for shows (judged and unjudged)....ive been rewarded with several ribbons and best of divisions.....and meetin deadlines or goals that ive set for myself (400 bolas....70 bellows and such)...iv decided to just carve small stuff....lik EGGS (Ukrainian and adapting stained glass and art nouveau and country designs) and small little birds for pins (just givm away and enjoy the delight of the recipient)....why ive even done a toothpick holder that looks something lik your hillbilly Mike (altered of cours).....i dont think its burnout time...jest relaxin and makin chips......Carvin on....God Bless

John aka Mr Chips


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Doug Evans 
To: [Woodcarver]
Sent: 10/27/2004 1:38:58 PM 
Subject: RE: [Woodcarver] Mike Bloomquist's Carving Site


Hi Mike and all, 
 
I’m not sure if it’s just me, but sometimes I carve strictly to lose myself  in what I’m carving. For these times I need a simpler piece just to enjoy vs. creating a show winner. Anyone else been there???
 
DougE
 
 
 
 
 
Tom,
 
I'm sorry to hear your continuing in woodcarving was ever in question.  Just MTCW, but, as addicted as I am to this woodcarving art,  once in a while the shop and/or the carving bag just aren't the sanctuary they normally are.  Sometimes it helps to step back from it as much as you can, and give it a rest... go back to something simpler... or go in a different direction for a while... try something new <like fan birds or chip carving ;-)>.  Don't lose track of why you enjoy carving wood.  If you do, take the time to backtrack a little and find that place again.
 
 
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