Pine Tree Studios of New England

 July 2021 seems to be a month for painting and finishing.  This Loch Ness Monster has been presented at a few events as an example of a carving in process.  The finished piece shown below will be available to be viewed in person at the 2021 Old Home Day event in Dracut, Massachusetts this September. Polychromed pine sculpture mounted on oak plinth (approx 30"x4"x1").   Finished with polyurethane. 2021

 The elf started in February is finally done.  I tried something a bit different and finished it with a coat of stain and then woodburned the eyes.  I'm quite happy with the result. 2021 Eastern White Pine Stained

 This carousel horse has been patiently waiting for some attention.  It's been in progress for several years, but this month it's got my full attention until it is complete. I'm looking at various color schemes and some ideas for a base. 2021 In Progress Laminated Eastern White Pine. Currently unfinished.

A piece of reclaimed pine caught my attention last night and this is what I think wanted to get out. Incomplete and unfinished as of February 26, 2021 Reclaimed Easter White Pine  

  The new book features all new projects and designs.  The projects each have a "basic" versions with fewer steps that can be finished with fewer skills and less time and an "advanced" version that takes a little more time. Available for pre-order on amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Lets-Carve-Safe-Woodcarving-Projects/dp/0941936368/

For my wife. 2021 Eastern White Pine Polychromed  Polyurethane finish  

Photos of ornaments hung on our tree in 2020.  Some of the carvings are 25 years old or more.   The wreath was carved from poplar rescued from a pallet and is among the oldest of the carvings.   The angel with trumpet is maple.  The others are mostly pine.  The bearded tree figure was new for 2020.