... but what is it !!! ...





... opps ... wrong one ...














... can you guess yet ??? ...














... OK ... it's a couple of chunky kookaburras ...







These two are being installed tomorrow in the grounds of a primary school ... designed to watch over the kids while eating their lunch. The dilemma was carving them so they would be strong and survive the enthusiasm of primary students ... I didn't want the beak broken off in the first week ... so I decided to carve them caricature chunky and a little larger than life, looking down with their beaks tucked into their puffed up chests.

And ... there really is something to be said for studying a subject before carving. It doesn't matter that I grew up with kookaburras all around and that my mum fought a war with them for years over them eating her goldfish (they are a member of the kingfisher family) until the goldfish pond in the front yard looked like a minature version od guantanamo bay (it was even rumored to be electrified) ... I was still amazed at the color of their beaks when I checked, and at how distinctive their tails are. I'm glad I checked !!

I also really like this pedestal design as it is sleek and sexy, strong, easy and very very fast to do. Hope you like ...







As I haven't posted for a while here are a couple of pictures of Muzza and some of her friends ...


Muzza ...




Muzza and Rock the down syndrome dog (doesn't know his own strength) ...




Muzza and Mr Bwooce Faceripperofferer ... he's a pussy cat ...




Muzza and Elvis (Elvis has short legs but we dont talk abourt that ... shhhh) ...






The Bassett ...






Bug Girl strikes again ...






Blue Cheese ...






... and 'Ripples' ...





Take care all ... Angie XXX

Love those colorfull Angie posts!!! Love the birds, are the stands and carving all one piece? how'd you get the stands squared? We all have different techniques, I use a milling attatchment for my bar.

Yes ... birds and stands all one piece of wood.
As for cutting ... I just eyeball it ... I like the organics of the sponteneity of it all ... for me it puts the art in the art ... no two will ever be the same. I do measure some to the point that I grab a stick and hold my finger at the height (eg at the bottom) so there is a degree of continuity ... but not to the millimeter ... I like the freedom of being free if that makes sense. Regardless of the machines we use to create our stuff I still like to encourage the human element of it all ... try not to be too anal (like my dear buddy Shapoor ... poor boy) ... just let it all hang out ... sorta LOL.
I'm glad you enjoyed ... thanks XX

Angie, looks awesome as usual! You always have such creative life to your pieces. You are one of the most important 'chainsaw carvers' because you focus on creating. It seems you manage to keep even your orders inspired, relentlessly making them interesting to look at regardless of what everyone expects to see, there is always a surprise. There are no excuses,no apologies, about your process or your final product (I happen to be able to comment on your process because I happen to be lucky enough to witness its craziness on numerous occasions,hahaha) Thank you for the inspiration! Looking forward to the next time you make it to dirty Jerzey!

Great post Angie! Thanks for not just posting some photos but taking us on a little trip. Enjoyed it!

That was AWESOME Ang~~~~ U rock!!!!!! loved the puppy pics to~~~~ oxoxo Sherri!

What a great post. Love the kooks. Bug girl is a beauty. Great basset, and the dogs look very squeezy.

The World wood be square without a little Nippleage !!

DooBeeGooDe !

I'll intorduce you to the Big Budda Seen Company and their version of Blue Cheese. Here's a sample.

Thanks for sharing. They are looking for a Big Budda at their headquarters in Birmingham, UK They keep insisting that I carve it for them but maybe I can introduce you to them and they will have you do it. I hope to get over to the UK this trip since I'll be there for 3 weeks in Amsterdam.

How Orwellian! Lovr the Kukka's, The ones on bug gal are tasty lookin too! Tight design with the Kukka's bases and feet. You never fail to impress me Angie! Rock On! Doc

Freehand Angie, in my book it takes a true artist to freehand square and straight edges. I learned to make bench slabbs freehand, still use a chainsaw mill, which takes some skill on the bigger slabbs. Been in high production making lots of posts and handrails, the clip makes an easier day, and it's faster, but still like to frehand for some things. Nice, and very impressive!

Nice work! Loved your babies, they are so cute! I really liked the basset and the ripples. I would like to try more abstract, thanks for planting the seed.

Look forward to your posts.That truck is cool. Reminds me of Brenda Hubbards old ride.All painted up. You have too much fun !!!!

Way Cool Stuff! Thanks for being you. Like Cassie said, you planted some seeds...
Your Bassett is hug-ably cute ($650AUD=$733USD nice) What's with the upside down puppy next to him?
Keep putting up pictures for the us creatively challenged carvers.

Looks like spring has sprung down under, enjoy, Mike K

Just FYI, when I was first reading this thread the i.p. addresses were showing below everyones names on their posts. When I looked again they were gone. The moderators should leave those up so we can identify the anon's.

The world would not be the same without your imagination Angie. I love it! - Fred

What fun stuff Angie!!!!!!!!
Seeya!
B!

Hi Angie, Your works are Vibrant, Original and Fun! Love the Basset Hound and the funky abstract like Picture Frames Sculpture on the truck! Too Cool! Richard Yates

Thanks Angie, REfreshing!

Ran

gosh i wanted to see a cheesy bear, great work though . i wonder what is the best seller in austrailia ? i bet you cannot guess in the us

incredable work .i love the originality! definately different .sorry my spelling sux!

Great work angie! Love your style.

Love them all ! especially the Basset he is superb ( is it a he ? maybe needs a lipstick ! )
Iain

Hy angie...i like your funny carvings they are so refreshing ))
edith

Lovely sunny colourful post as per usual, must try your base, without a measure of course! Bugggirl has given me ideas'
Thanks, Tommy