Monthly Archives: December 2018

Feline Inspiration

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Dave Fisher

You can learn a lot by watching cats.  They are studies in elegant movement and sinuous lines. Our cat, Mavis (named after a Thomas-the-Train engine), is sixteen years old.  Quick sketches of him appear here and there through my sketchbooks.  … Continue reading →

Posted in carving, figure, patterns, proportions, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 14 Comments

Norman Stevens

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Dave Fisher

I received word last night that Norman Stevens died yesterday after a short bout with pneumonia.  Norman’s love and support for carved spoons began decades ago and continued right on through the current surge of interest in spoon carving. Norman … Continue reading →

Posted in Persons, spoons, Uncategorized | Tagged , | 5 Comments

Back to Basics Bowls

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Dave Fisher

I’ve been wanting to have some bowls to keep around as examples of forms that are aesthetically pleasing, yet more straightforward in execution than other bowls I make.  One consideration is size.  These bowls range from 14-18 inches long, 7-9 … Continue reading →

Posted in bowls, layout, paint, Uncategorized | Tagged | 19 Comments