[Woodcarver] Self introduction

[Richard R. Boyd]

Hello Woodcarvers,
 
Matt Kelley said I might introduce myself to you all.
 
To introduce myself I'll start by telling you I'm really new to wood carving
but I am totally engrossed with it.
 
I'm a retired US Marine, I retired in 1970 so you know I've got some years
behind me.  After the Corps I've been a builder,  and an Architect without
portfolio.  
 
Last year my wife learned that our county's Senior Center had an experienced
wood carver who volunteered  time showing seniors how to carve.   She
suggested, as wives do, that I try my hand at wood carving.  I had never
considered wood carving as something I would be interested in but I went to
meet the the gentleman anyway.  In less than two hours he had me convinced I
could do an acceptable job of making a block of wood look like a European
Santa Clause.   That was in November 2007.  Now I have small caricatures,
relief's,  a few dozen love spoons, wood spirits and Santa pin scattered
around the nation.  Inexpensive Christmas presents that inspire friends and
family to encourage me.
 
I been reading every wood carving article I get my hands on. I've converted
my small shop into a wood carving studio.  I pursue other hobbies too but
one might think me a compulsive obsessive when it comes to wood carving....
 
I've developed a web page showing our small Senior Carvers Group and
included a link to my personal web page showing carvings I have completed.  
 
I've entered two completions sofar, one won second place in our county fair.
 The other is an art show held by our local Community College art department
  They haven't released the judges decisions yet.... Anticipation!


I Hope to learn.

Richard 
Woodcarver
http://home.rr.com/woodcarver
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