Wood carvings by Maura 

Ancient Arts Alive in the 21st Century

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The Paradise Door   pt.3

Now for the fun part:  beginning to round-over and contour some of the forms.

Undercutting to give depth and shadowing

Detailing a leaf

Detailing bottom left leaves and wetting a leaf to get an idea of the finished look.

leaves with undercutting

working on the flower

getting there

Checking the carving from all different angles.  It will be seen when standing at the front door looking down, looking up as you are walking up the front steps. From the sides when the doors are opened and shut and straight on when viewing the panels from the interior of the home.  This presents a unique challenge where shadowing is concerned.  I will address this by completely undercutting this carving all the way around every form.  it will also give it a more realistic feel when finished.

I am now halfway through the shaping of these carvings and shortly will turn them over and begin working on the mirror images.

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 The information on the pages of this website is geared toward the beginning carver.  I have tried to speak in plain English and in a manner as to be easily understood.  As   carving carries the inherent danger of using razor sharp tools, power machinery and solvents, the carver (that, being you) must accept full  liability for any injuries incurred and is strongly encouraged to be safe in all carving related activities. It is further strongly recommended that the carver seek out many different resources and become educated on the         proper use of their tools and  the safety involved in using them. The owner of this site (that, being me, Maura Macaluso) bears no liability for your injuries, or for any misprints, missing or incorrect information.  It is rumored that a carving doesn't have a soul until there is blood spilled on it.  Please don't let the fear of injury deter you in the creative carving process.  No guts, no glory,- no pain, no gain,-be safe, not sorry.

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Maura Macaluso

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