I like to get physical, get down dirty and sweaty. Sitting in front of a black mirror screen, any form, any raisin reason season spider web length of time stirs repeat restlessness in me. Can’t focus. Can’t siphon my attention. Can’t keep me locked down lost in it. Don’t know why. Must be the way I’m wired, coded, and scripted in this show.
Totally can relate. I have to work very hard physically from time to time, to the point where my legs and back completely refuse to obey me. I always thought it was because I grew up in the countryside and hard work was in my blood. :D
Even though I live in the city, from time to time I invent some ridiculous activity that tires me out in the way I need it to.
I like to scrub my hands endlessly with a sharp brush afterwards:)
I really admire your woodworking skills. I did some woodworking in in linden wood at the academy but it turns out I'm allergic to it :D Is sugar maple much harder than linden?
What chisels do you use? Most woodcarvers I know make their own tools, mostly from metal car parts.
What you said about working without drawing - it's almost a necessity when carving. I know a few people who 'draw' on the clay or wood as they work, but it would be minority. If you don't have a spatial imagination - even the best drawing is of little use. Unless you use a milling machine ;)
Walking stick(I genuinely wish it will be just that!!) looks great and comfortable for a hand so far. I hope you will break free from the clutches of procrastination and show further progress, or at least the final result.
What do you use to finish the wood? Some varnish or linseed oil?
Nine(!) dogs?
What on earth was this dude thinking? I had no clue that Canada can go so Wild West sort of way :D I hope this was a one off situation.
What metal do you like to work with? Well, and why not with silver?
I have plenty more questions to ask, but let's start here:)