tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38233343227779815992024-03-04T23:56:56.094-06:00Mike Pounders Wood CarvingA page dedicated to my wood carving. I like to carve and create canes, spoons, Santas, ornaments, toys, wood spirits, and caricatures. I am self taught, primarily from the Internet and have been carving about two years. You can email me at: m.pounders@comcast.netMike Poundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965958153202294138noreply@blogger.comBlogger134125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823334322777981599.post-26580195123852556952014-10-14T23:42:00.002-05:002014-10-14T23:42:13.146-05:00"Pearl Jams!"Songs and music have the power to turn back time, to take you to places of your youth. Memories are jogged and the aches and pains fade for a bit. Me and my dog were wandering thru the park, when I heard Alice Cooper blasting out "Eighteen" on a stereo down the street. I was 18 when that was first played and it was strange how the song triggered memories of old times. It got me to thinking about the power of songs and inspired this carving of Pearl. I was at a reception and the opening notes of "Honky Tonk Women" electrified the crowd. I'm a watcher, not a dancer, but I enjoyed watching the crowd having fun. An older lady, 70's-80's maybe, was enjoying the song so much, that she slowly stood up, grabbed her daughter's husband, and drug him to the dance floor! So, I tried to capture that spirit, that energy in this old lady with her ear buds, playing a little air guitar and kicking up her heels. "...Gimme....Gimme....Gimme...the honky tonk blues!"<br />Thanks for looking!<br />
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<br />Mike Poundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965958153202294138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823334322777981599.post-84000911225260167552014-08-06T09:12:00.001-05:002014-08-06T09:12:40.662-05:00Waiting on woodWaiting on wood! So this is the sculpey model for a new Santa of mine. I have a 4x8 foot square rack over 10 foot tall storing my wood in the garage. But with all the wood I have, I didn't have the right size needed for this little guy. So I ordered some fine Wisconsin basswood from Heinecke that should arrive this week. I've got a few carvings boxed up to send to the CCA competition up in Indiana, but I don't think I'll have this guy finished. We'll see. I'll work on a roughout I got from Mitch Cartledge a couple of years ago.Thanks for looking! Be sure to look for me on facebook or my website mikepounders.weebly.com<br />
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<br />Mike Poundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965958153202294138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823334322777981599.post-30828954130702544612014-01-10T13:54:00.002-06:002014-01-10T13:54:28.504-06:00Egg HeadI'm undecided whether this is an elf or a gnome, but he is definitely not a Santa! I was trying to give Mark Akers the last bit of my cash, and I saw a little carving similar to this, sitting on the table at his booth. I think Mark said he had been messing around with it at carving club or a show or something, so he didn't have any roughouts or pictures or anything. But he did have a large basswood egg, so of course I bought it! I took a few pictures of his, so I wouldn't forget why I bought it, and now, months later, I finally got started on it. This is the large, 5 inch size egg, and it was nice to carve something a little larger than what I've been working on. Thanks for looking!<br />
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Mike Poundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965958153202294138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823334322777981599.post-74388074095084945132013-12-23T23:13:00.002-06:002013-12-23T23:13:39.867-06:00ElfThis is a Gary Falin roughout that I saw at the Renegade Roundup last March.
I've carved a few original designs the past year, but I think I've learned a few
things by carving the designs of others, even though I end up "improving" them.
Gary's work has a lot of intricacies and it is quite educational doing his
roughouts. I'm really looking forward to the next one! Merry Christmas to all! <br />
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Mike Poundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965958153202294138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823334322777981599.post-74479664670874997242013-12-17T14:36:00.005-06:002013-12-17T14:36:50.637-06:00More OrnamentsWhew! I am about carved out for Christmas! I did manage to get a few more Santa ornaments completed, but these may be the last holiday things I do for a bit, since I'm not sure I could finish and sell soething before next week. I'll stick these in my store at <a href="http://mikepounders.weebly.com/">http://mikepounders.weebly.com</a> and may take them to a Christmas party at work this week and see if I can sell a few more things. Not sure when the cutoff would be for shipping to someone for Christmas, but it is probably soon! Thanks for looking. These are around 3 inches tall and about an inch wide.<br />
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Mike Poundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965958153202294138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823334322777981599.post-17722381871913830522013-12-01T22:20:00.001-06:002013-12-01T22:20:58.514-06:00"New Web Site"I was able to start an online store, where I can sell a few things, on my Weebly website, so I may start posting more things there. The website is <a href="http://mikepounders.weebly.com/">mikepounders.weebly.com</a> .It makes a nice looking website and , through Paypal, I can accept online payments with credit cards. We'll see how it works out!Mike Poundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965958153202294138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823334322777981599.post-71613121267092671552013-11-24T22:30:00.003-06:002013-11-24T22:30:44.952-06:00"Saint Nicholas"Here is another Santa I just finished, based on a Michele Stetson roughout. I love the ornate style of painting that Michele was known for and have tried to incorporate that. I'm really pleased with how he turned out! Thanks for looking!<br />
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Mike Poundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965958153202294138noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823334322777981599.post-34467392056213530752013-10-01T22:22:00.003-05:002013-10-01T22:22:26.052-05:00Dancing Santa<div id="post_message_582640">
This is from the Shawn Cipa design published a few
years back. It's still pretty close to his, with a different paint job, and the
beard carved a little more. It's one of those patterns I've always wanted to try
and I decided to just make a little time for it. My wife started dropping hints
that she might want to keep it, before it was even completed! Thanks for
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Mike Poundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965958153202294138noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823334322777981599.post-50727865005828730092013-08-27T08:28:00.005-05:002013-08-27T08:28:57.200-05:00"Blue"I got a Tom Wolfe book on carving dogs, last Christmas, and I'm finally getting around to trying one. I like the base on this one...just a piece salvaged from the side of the road. Thanks for looking!<br />
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Mike Poundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965958153202294138noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823334322777981599.post-23019136861272999912013-08-14T09:11:00.002-05:002013-08-14T09:11:29.583-05:00"Tassle Santa"I carved this from a Michele Stetson roughout. Dave Stetson taught a class earlier this year at our club and I fell in love with his wife Michele's Santas. I had never seen one shaped quite like this and her painting was amazing! This carving is 11 inches tall and 7 inches wide, but is only about 3 inches thick (possibly to fit better on a shelf?). The width certainly gives plenty of room for a lot of painting details. When I carve roughouts, I always reach a certain point where I stop looking at the "go-by" and start carving and painting what I think looks best, or what I'm actually capable of carving/painting, rather than trying to duplicate someone e<br />
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Mike Poundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965958153202294138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823334322777981599.post-90545321631175101072013-06-12T14:43:00.002-05:002013-06-12T14:43:27.248-05:00LibertyThis is from a Mark Akers' roughout that I worked on my first day at the Renegade back in March. Mark really set the bar for the other instructors that followed over the next few days. He is a very good instructor and offered lots of tips for carving and painting. I picked this guy because he was different from what I usually carved and I admired the beard and the way Mark painted his plaid shirt. Mark said it was easy, but I believe I have probably spent more time on the painting than I did in carving! I did a lot of research and practice before painting the flannel shirt on this guy. And I searched a while for a suitable design on his cap..I wanted something that seemed to go well with his flannel shirt.<br />
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I've exchanged a few emails over the past month with an old Navy buddy, Phiil Marshall, and it got me to thinking about my military service. Or maybe it's just the approach of the July 4th holiday. "Liberty" was a Navy term for being able to leave the ship and go where you pleased. After being on a ship for several weeks, you really wanted some liberty. It's also what we were defending, what we fought for. "Liberty and justice for all". I hope that everyone, no matter where you live, can celebrate those things. Thanks for looking! <br />
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Mike Poundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965958153202294138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823334322777981599.post-91827648295830060702013-05-21T09:18:00.001-05:002013-05-21T09:18:38.305-05:00The Tennesee Stud"The Tennesee stud was long and lean,<br />
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there never was a horse like the Tennesee stud!"<br />
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This old hoss is feeling pretty stud-ly, with his stripe-dy pants and rodeo buckle! He is ready to chase a few fillies, and even has a stick to beat them off, should he prove to be tooo irisistable down at the county fairgrounds.<br />
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This is another completed project from the Renegade Roundup, a Gary Falin roughout called "Muffin". Gary suggested that I change his design up a bit, by adding the mustache, and it kinda grew into this fellow. I liked the pants and the way he was posed, but it was hard to pick from all the roughouts that Gary had available. Great guy, great carver, and great instructor!<br />
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If you get a chance, google Tennesee Stud and listen to the song....the versions by Doc Watson or Johnny Cash on YouTube are both good! Thanks for looking! <br />
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Mike Poundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965958153202294138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823334322777981599.post-56093003425068244892013-05-20T10:49:00.003-05:002013-05-20T10:49:59.035-05:00"Some days, you're the hydrant....some days, you're the dog."Here's another of Chris Hammack's bar buddies roughouts. I started this and got it pretty much finished on my day with Chris at the last Renegade Roundup. These fellows are pretty challenging with all the details that he puts in them. I'm finally getting caught up enough to paint the ones I worked on while there.....but haven't even started carving on all the extras I bought! Really enjoyed myself and learned a lot! This old fella resembles a guy I used to know..you can almost read his mind when you look at him. Thanks for looking! <br />
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Mike Poundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965958153202294138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823334322777981599.post-42614006727268234062013-05-03T09:24:00.003-05:002013-05-03T09:24:41.362-05:00"Rememberies"I was messing around with a small piece of wood and it turned into a pretty neat little face. It was about the size of a bottlestopper, but I wanted to present it more as a piece of art. I asked for advice in another post and decided on a base, but it took a while to think of a title. He reminds me of someone, maybe myself, and I got to thinking about years past. Remembering hair this long, and a full beard (not this long). Remembering motorcycles ridden and places seen. People and music, sadness and celebration. The years flow like a river and some memories fade and wash away and others are changed some by the flow of years. I think the best times are always in the present moment and have never had any urge to turn back the clock, to live in the past. But the past can be a nice place to visit, in our "rememberies". Thanks for looking! (hope you like the carving and the base)<br />
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Mike Poundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965958153202294138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823334322777981599.post-80510151312895792612013-03-13T10:44:00.000-05:002013-03-13T10:44:20.182-05:00Carving with Dave StetsonThe Central Arkansas Woodcarvers had a two day class with Dave Stetson this past weekend. Dave is a founding member of the Caricature Carvers of America and has has been carving and teaching for over 30 years. He focused on carving from a blank, using symetry and adding motion to a carving. It was a lot of fun, and I must have learned something. These carvings look different from most of my carvings! I like how they turned out and have a lots of ideas. Dave was a great instructor!<br />
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Mike Poundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965958153202294138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823334322777981599.post-26872343161466344212013-02-20T17:15:00.001-06:002013-02-20T17:15:24.375-06:00Delmar the HillbillyOne of these days I'll get around to carving a design of my own, but this Mike Shipley design was a a Christmas present! Mine isn't exactly his flat-plane style, but I like the subject and I like his style. This was a lot of fun to carve and I have him sitting next to my Harold Enlow hillbilly. Thanks for looking.
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Mike Poundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965958153202294138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823334322777981599.post-66285143372162273202013-01-12T15:00:00.000-06:002013-01-12T15:00:11.648-06:00Some Christmas BlingHere is a necklace I just finished. I had the idea a year ago to add some festive cord and bells to some of the Santa ornaments I carve, to make necklaces and sell quite a few. But I decided to make one that was a little more elaborate with the carved elves, and presents and such. This just doesn't catch your eye, it kind reaches out and grabs you! The beads are handcarved and handpainted from basswood. Thanks for looking!<br />
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Mike Poundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965958153202294138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823334322777981599.post-68223789962388757632012-12-13T10:48:00.000-06:002012-12-13T10:48:03.850-06:00More SantasLots of carving and painting this time of year! I've given away and sold most of my things, so I've had to try and restock a bit. These three are already gone, but I've got a batch that I hope to finish painting tonight. I've got to admit that I've did a few fun carvings for my self, like the Moravian stars from the latest WCI, and a little ball in a cage, along with all the other holiday stuff. Tis the season! Thank's for looking and hope Santa brings you all joy and happiness! Merry Christmas! <br />
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Mike Poundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965958153202294138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823334322777981599.post-14578474073767221402012-11-28T23:19:00.003-06:002012-11-28T23:19:50.085-06:00Ozark Flossing!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Harold Enlow has inspired a lot of carvers with his humor and his carvings. I have several of his books and this design has always been a favorite of mine, so here is my version of it. I like the look of bliss on this old feller's face as he carefully flosses, just like his dentist advised! I smile whenever I see him. I decided not to paint this one as I wanted the carving to show through and it seemed to go with the rustic nature of the piece. Thanks for looking!Mike Poundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965958153202294138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823334322777981599.post-81565005081825729582012-11-13T10:59:00.002-06:002012-11-13T10:59:50.633-06:005 Minute GnomesI've been working on a lot of Santas for the holidays and I wanted to have something I could carve on, as a demonstration or a small give-away for kids. I started looking at the 5 minute wizards, but decided to change it up a bit. These could be either gnomes or elves, but they're really just a wizard with feet and a little carving on the back for arms and clothes and such. I still haven't gotten as quick as 5 minutes, but I'm working on it! Thanks for looking!<br />
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Mike Poundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965958153202294138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823334322777981599.post-48568296277514474202012-11-13T10:59:00.000-06:002012-11-13T10:59:01.110-06:00"Whiskey River"Here is a horse, from a Janet Cordell roughout. Janet doesn't have completed go-bys or photos; she kinda wants you to carve your own using what she teaches you about forms and anatomy. Which is good, since I was actually carving something else in her class and just listened to bits and pieces as she taught others to carve this horse! I loved the design and have managed to complete it after doing a little research. It stands about 10 inches tall and the title is from a Willie Nelson song. Thanks for looking! <br />
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Mike Poundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965958153202294138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823334322777981599.post-54311747895888158422012-10-30T10:33:00.001-05:002012-10-30T10:33:21.906-05:00Christmas is coming!It won't be long till it's here! I guess I've been carving about four years now, and one of the first subjects that got me hooked was a Santa. I saw some carved by Millard Harrell and he had a little tutorial that I tried to follow. Mine had little resemblance to his, other than a curl in the beard! I had just bought a little v-tool and I really got carried away on the hair too......looked like a zen sand garden that had been freshly raked. But the slight success kept me going and I keep trying to get better. I really like how this ornament turned out....almost hate to paint him! I used to carve really somber Santas, but I think if someone smiles at you, it's hard not to smile back, so I'm trying for jollier Santas! Thanks for looking!<br />
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Mike Poundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965958153202294138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823334322777981599.post-20422426567530250842012-10-16T10:30:00.000-05:002012-10-16T10:30:12.277-05:00"Barefoot Girl"Here is one I just completed. This is from a Janet Cordell roughout I started in a class she taught at our carving club.<br />
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Mike Poundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965958153202294138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823334322777981599.post-38883896824970298612012-09-06T23:38:00.002-05:002012-09-06T23:38:49.979-05:00Big SantaI recently bought a chainsaw, in order to carve larger pieces, and this is my first project. I figured a Santa might be easier since I know what he's supposed to look like! This is a chunk of red cedar 5 inches thick by 19 inches tall and 9 inches wide. I started to leave it natural, but the look was just too dark when a finish was applied. So I burnt in the hair and beard and painted him up, still trying to let the grain and carving show through. I liked the speed of the chainsaw but I got sawdust all over the driveway and myself. Guess I need to start wearing a cap!<br />
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