While walking down Main Street recently I found this artist carving a bear. As you can see he was enjoying the weather setting outside at Port City Java. I find it wonderful that one runs across so many unexpected scenes on Main Street.
July 29, 2007 - Carving a bear
Kate said,
Wood carvers are very talented artists. Did you get to see the finished product?
jules said,
Yes I agree Kate - it would be great to see the finished product. I love how some artists are quite happy to work their art in public - it is a great lesson for those us who find these talents quite amazing.
I have just left a late note on your previous post - somehow I missed it with the time differences!!!
steve buser said,
I bought a wood carving kit like that once. It rusted before I ever got around to using it.
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Abraham Lincoln said,
That carving process brings back a lot of memories. I used to do that and still have a number of carvings I did. I even did a bear. I just saw or took down some primitive carvings of Kentucky Hillbillies. They must be 40 years old.
Nice photo.
Abraham Lincoln
Down Memory Lane
Rich said,
amazing… sculptors are magicians as far as I’m concerned. Great photo.
lavenderlady said,
I am amazed that he can “see” the finished project in his mind and then make it happen.
ann said,
Every time I am in Greenville, like yesterday, I have a strong sense of possibilities for my own creative path. I am not normally the kind of person who likes walking in the rain, but have learned it depends on where it is. I didn’t care that it was raining as I walked downtown Greenville yesterday. And it reminded me of the time I was in Paris…the first day there it was raining and I didn’t care. I was walking along the Champs Elyse and have a great photo of it to remember it by…not that i need the photo to remember it.
Denton said,
Kate, sorry but I did not see nor take a photo of the finished product. I should have asked him if he had a web address where he sells his art. I will next time.
Jules, art performances are becoming very trendy. Remember my past photos of Ric Standridge and his Love show presentation where he painted 20+ pieces of art in front of an audience. Also, I previously posted a photo of Jared Emerson painting at the Cazbah restaurant. Not to forget Doug Young who often does performance sculpture in front of an audience.
Steve, my problem would have been a failed attempt had I purchased a wood carving kit. Actually as a young child I carved several cars and ran then in the Soap Box Derby.
Abraham, memories are the rewards of a life lived well.
Rich, I think all artist are magicians. I especially am amazed by those sculpting from rock.
Lavender Lady (Norma) I have heard that wood sometimes offers guidance to a sculpture in the grain and flaws which they have to work with. I assume the same is true on a smaller scale with rock.
Ann, you really need to move to Greenville … Thanks for all your positive comments about our wonderful city.
ann said,
Oh how I want to move there to Greenville. However, after moving to CA Sept. 2005 then back here to GA Febr. 2006 and all the money spent, etc. I don’t have the finances to make a move now.
Long story that I won’t bore you or your readers with. However, I do believe that when the time is right everything will fall into place for me to make the move. Thank God I am close enough to at least take the occasional day trips there and get my large dose of peace, tranquility, and joy :-)
Lessie said,
That is really cool! I admire his ability to see beyond and into the block of wood!
DooDan said,
The carving looks like a beaver on a log, not a bear.
But if the artist said it was a bear, OK!
Marsha said,
I don’t think it looks like a bear either, but I admire the artist being able to do his thing in the public eye and enjoy the weather and downtown Greenville at the same time. I can’t wait to make the move and am hopeful that the new environment will stir up some of my own creative juices. If nothing else, I KNOW that photo opps abound in and around your wonderful city. You’ve made that quite evident.
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