This is the bowl I was carving in a post in early November. It was nice to carve 2025 on the foot. 4s aren’t as interesting to carve.
I decided to do a small painted scene on the foot of this one. I drew the lines, painted the areas with milk paint, then carved the incised lines between with a knife. Then some pure linseed oil over it, like the rest of the bowl.
Here’s the top side. The bowl is 20″ long, 10″ wide, and 4″ high. (51cm x 25.5cm x 10 cm) Black walnut. This one is for sale. $1150 includes shipping. If you are interested, please email me at dandkfish@gmail.com. There are a couple more photos below. SOLD
I don’t know how many times I’ve carved this form with subtle variations over the years. It still challenges me and it’s nice to return to from time to time. This is, essentially, the same form I made in a Fine Woodworking article and video series back in 2017.
Including the necklace of arched chip cuts on the handle surface left from the drawknife.
David Fisher, Carving Explorations 
Dave leaving consistent texturing on the surface is a lot harder than most people realize, especially if they don’t recognize the work involved. Good work as usual.
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Dave, what a great way to start 2025. The painted foot somehow adds a layer of hope to the new year. Thank you.
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Beautiful bowl David! Very nice. And interesting to read your process: drawing, painting and then incising/engraving, then oiling. I think my instinct would be to paint after engraving but your way is probably better, cleaner. Thanks for sharing that 😉
And Happy New Year! Especially as you prefer carving 5s to 4s 😀
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Thanks! The best order depends on what look you’re going for. Cutting the lines after goes with the simplified graphic effect. I guess.
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Just beautiful David. The facets on your final pass are so perfect.
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Gorgeous work; wow. The incised tree is magnificent. I am again so thankful for all the golden tidbits you include in your writings.
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