A gift for Dad

My Dad turned 75 years old this past September.

Dad and Mom raised 7 children on a pipefitters wage.

One can only imagine the sacrifices that were made to keep 7 kids fed, clothed and directed in the path of contributing adults.

Well, Dad and Mom have a hand carved gift coming. These are from the heart and hope to convey to them the gratitude of a job well done.

This guy was meant to catch the essence of my Dad. A guy who loves to golf. He has a rather large schnozz that he tucks his hat right over.

The hand is usually in the pocket and a jingle of change is usually present.

The driver is what I wanted to be the focal point as Dad has this HUGE headed driver. To me, it looks like a bowling ball on a stick.

At 75 years old, he's allowed any benefits he can get.

Job well done Dad, and thank you.

First attempt at Golf Ball in a Cage caricature

Being a proud member and fan of www.woodcarvingillustrated.com, I have found inspiration in Mark Akers carvings of a golf ball in a cage.

Using his posts as my guide, I came up with this guy.

My original intention was to use a golf ball that has the emblem of the company he works for on it, but I couldn't procure one in time to stave off my urge to get this completed.

I have another GBIC in the works for him and will post soon.

I left this dude unpainted for weeks as I summoned the courage to try my own hand at painting. Who wants to dork up a decent carving right?

Anyhow, here he is and thanks for stopping in.

Excited and Hopeful

Well, hopefully, the Timberwolf has landed.

In pursuit of the perfect blog mechanism, I have dabbled in many of the blog formats and this one seems to fit just about perfects.

My name is Bob Rivet. I am a new Wood Carver learning the craft by the school of hard knocks, band-aids, and the support and advice from a wonderful carving forum www.woodcarvingillustrated.com

A very neat and giving group of folks who are my support structure and inspiration.

The picture on this beginning blog is of my first real carving. A pipe rest caricature.

This carving proved to me that I can do it. I have a LONG way to go, but i CAN do it.

Thanks for stopping in.