[Woodcarver] Re: waterfall

[Denny]

Ron,
Quite a mantle!

Denny Bell
Visit my website, <www.cedarstump.us>



> From: Ramsey <ron at carvedbyramsey.com>

> Reply-To: "[Woodcarver]" <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>

> Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 09:21:06 -0700

> To: <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>

> Subject: [Woodcarver] Re: waterfall

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> I recently finished a set of bi-fold doors that have a waterfall

> carved on them.  After studying photographs I decided to carve the

> falling parts of the water smooth and to add a flowing texture around

> the rocks.  The water should stand proud of the rocks to a certain

> degree to get the feel of flowing it over the rocks.  From past

> experience,  I've found it necessary to practice restraint in adding

> too much detail to the water.  A big part of the look of water is the

> reflection of light.  Very difficult to imply in unpainted wood. This

> is probably not an issue with a painted sign but my past failures at

> creating convincing water led me to try adding color to the water.

> I not completely happy with the result but it's my best attempt yet

> at carving a waterfall.

> 

> Here's a link to a photo of the completed doors.

> http://www.picturetrail.com/telecarver

> -- 

> Ron Ramsey

> http://www.carvedbyramsey.com

> 

> Be sure to look at the incredible nature inspired art jewelry hand

> fabricated by my wife, Karen Olsen Ramsey.  It's worth the time to

> take a look!

> http://www.artjeweler.com

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