[Woodcarver] whittling? Carving?

[OLD JOE]

It depends on who you ask.

My opinion is that each of us in U.S.A. do both, intermingled with painting 
and/or staining and finishing on most items we produce.

Just choose the title you wish to use, and that's what you are. No guilds, 
unions or professional societies for either title has any governing 
authority.

We seem to congregate into clubs and informal gatherings for  loose 
associations for learning, socializing and commerce.

Sometimes I am a whittler, sometimes I am a wood carver, often both, and 
always a painter or finisher on any particular project.

But you don't have to call me an artist.

By the way I ordered a set of those expensive big black crutch tips that 
flex.  Mine has a red band. (June refuses to use one of the ugly 
things.)Have had one on a cane for a week now and love it. Especially, when 
needing support to lean on while having to stand and wait for very long. 
However, on a wet or otherwise slick floor it is no better than a regular 
medical type tip.  Old Joe

Old Joe (Joe Brott), Plattsmouth, NE USA
www.oldjoe.org
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