How to carve patterns part 2 ~Raimon~
Raimon is a traditional and iconic pattern originating from ancient China.
Personally, it always reminds me of th ...
How to carve patterns part 1 ~ From the lattice to the scales ~
If you’re aiming to develop detailed wood carving skills, practicing by carving patterns is an excellent way to start ...
Sharing Sensations in Wood Carving Teaching
When I teach sculpture to students, one of the biggest challenges I face is sharing the subtle sensations involved.
On Self-Teaching and Learning Wood Carving
Some people buy textbooks and try to teach themselves wood carving at home, and eventually come to class to learn in ...
On Goals and Learning
Having a goal gives you direction. It helps you think about how to reach it—what methods and strategies to use—and en ...
Physical changes 2
The Growth of Sensory Awareness
As a continuation from the previous discussion—just as train ...
Physical changes
The body is honest. If you practice, it responds and develops. If you do nothing, it deteriorates.
This is just ...
Carve while improving
Many people begin wood carving only to find they can’t carve the way they envisioned.
As you come to realize ho ...