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The process of a woodcarving starts with an idea or observation
which has been recorded in a sketchbook. This offers freedom in
developing an idea with little time or physical effort. Once the
sketch has been chosen it is then reproduced to the scale required on
a piece of card, the shape is cut out and acts as a template for the
beginning of the carving.
A plank of lime wood is selected and
the template is drawn around on the wood and then a band-saw is used
to cut out the shape. Once the initial shape has been cut out the
process of carving begins. A selection of chisels are used, each
achieving a different set of cuts as required. Once I am happy with the
carved form the piece is sanded smooth and is painted with diluted
acrylic paints and then varnished with clear acrylic varnish.