Dick Smith Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 Nothing to do with France, I came across this in a woodworking forum - not really the sort of thing that Chris does, but absolutely amazing carving; have a dekko:http://www.liviodemarchi.com/ukmain3.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Thanks for the link Dick (I;m so glad you haven't got my surname), it's 3am ish and just got back from a seriously good barby, what do I click on to inspire me, there's too many options there at this time of night!Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vervialle Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 I am Venice mad,I read anthing I can get my hands on about it,I went to the carnival last year and the shoe would not look out of place,as anything that floats is paraded.I am planning to go next year so I will see if I can find his gallery,its a really interesting website,as the old saying goes, you learn something new everyday.The making of the gondolas is very interesting,before I got into everything venice ,I thought they were just a posh canoe,there are only one or two makers left I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Ok the fog's cleared now. WOW! Knowing what goes into carving I am blown away by the way he manages to express himself, it's inspiring to me, it makes me want to sprint to a log! Thanks for that Dick, anyone else see any large scale carving that moves them?Imagination is an affliction!ChrisCarve or Starve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 I LOVE the scooter! I'd have it in my hall by the phone, to sit on whilst I go chinwagging with my family and friends.The cars are fantastic too. The whole thing is fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 The dress on the hanger does it for me. Stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 I just love the way his mind works, I could spend hours with people like him. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 There could be a connection with France. I am sure I have read something about a Frenchman who does something rather similar with wood, though not to quite the same high standard as the Italian chap. I remember seeing a picture of a full-size wooden Jeep. I think it may have been in a Normandy tourism brochure, but I can't seem to find out any more. I believe they are exhibited in the grounds of a château or similar.I also remember watching somebody doing a chain saw carving in the form of what looks like a gendarme standing on a totem pole at Virey, near St Hilaire du Harcouet (50), a couple of years ago. It is still standing, beside the main N176 road. That wasn't you by any chance, Chris? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Not me Will. I can only carve a subject I have an affinity with, Gendarmes don't really do it for me! Does anyone know of a forester by the name of Goskun (I think), I think he may be a Turk, he carves abstract, his work is powerful.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Stardust Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Wow! Absolutely fantastic!I like the music too [:)] Perhaps this forum could benefit from having some nice soothing music playing whenever we log on, very relaxing [;-)]Lou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaligoBay Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 [quote user="Will "]I remember seeing a picture of a full-size wooden Jeep. [/quote]Did you hear about the wooden car with the wooden engine?It wooden go! BOOM BOOM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted June 12, 2006 Author Share Posted June 12, 2006 I've just seen Ziggy's pun - music when we 'log on' - nice one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miki Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 [quote user="SaligoBay"][quote user="Will "]I remember seeing a picture of a full-size wooden Jeep. [/quote]Did you hear about the wooden car with the wooden engine?It wooden go! BOOM BOOM![/quote][:)][:)][:)]Why woodent it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Because it brOAK down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Reduced to a pile of ash when the engine burnt out..... [:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Didn't half make the dog bark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 AHHH! Another hijacking in progress!Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Stardust Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 [quote user="Dick Smith"]I've just seen Ziggy's pun - music when we 'log on' - nice one![/quote]Ooops, not that I spotted it [:$]Lou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Ah! Chris!! all these silly jokes you get lumbered with...HAHAHA!!!!!!You probably heard them all 100's of times, so it may be boring to you but you should know that it takes little to amuse small minds like us your admirers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Leaf it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Missy...perleeaase! I'm embarassed enough by Lyn!Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 [quote user="Will "] I think it may have been in a Normandy tourism brochure, but I can't seem to find out any more. I believe they are exhibited in the grounds of a château or similar. [/quote]I think you're right, Dick - there is someone in the Normandy area who is into Chris's kind of carving. Last year when we were organising the Comice for the St Paterne canton (near Alençon) someone suggested inviting this chap who does carving with chain saws. But he was demanding such a huge 'appearance fee' that in the end we didn't bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Give me a good time and I'll do it for free, if you can cover my deisel and make sure I eat and drink that'll be enough for me, I don't like hotels, seen hundreds of them, I prefer the truck, so there's no accomodation costs. I used to charge those sort of fees in the UK and just got sick to death of the whole thing.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 That's a very generous offer, Chris - I only wish I'd known about you a year ago. But we only get the Comice here in Ancinnes every 15 years! Shame - it was a cracking weekend and a demo of your stuff would have gone down a treat. If you're still in one piece in 15 years, maybe! [B] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I won't be Cassis.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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