Boatshed

 

 

Slow going….

….but the Tortoise eventually triumphed, so we are told.

As Dad would say: I choose to believe because it is impossible.

 

Next task: the cross-sections.

Rarely do we get windless moments in winter.

Sam and I arrived at just the right time.

Not even a ‘zephyr’….

 

Katsuyuki Nishijima was born in 1945.

 

So far, so good. The mould takes shape.

My handsome Luban Low Angle Block Plane (manufactured by Qiangsheng Tool Company) has come into its own. I used it to shape the spine profile, and it seemed to understand exactly what was required.

I have taken note of that: if all else fails, reach for the infallible Low Angle Block Plane….

 

Sam and I walked up to the Estuary.

Clear skies, sea breeze.

A perfect day.

I have found that carving a small object can be a  difficult project, and may well take longer than the carving of something larger.

I remember struggling with the construction of the tiny sailing skiff Kingfisher, a six foot replica of the original Silver Mist made by Dad long ago (about 1958).

Construction of Explorer  (1996) was, by comparison, straightforward. Her greater length seemed to be more forgiving  of (perceived) defects and imperfections.

I wanted this small spoon to be perfect, or at least beautiful.

Still working on it….

 

 

Kazuyuki Ohtsu (born 1935) is one of the great masters of Japanese wood- block printmaking.

His work can be found at:   https://sakurafineart.com/

– a site which specializes in twentieth century and contemporary Japanese woodblock prints.

 

Whether working in clay, wood or acrylic, Mark Pearse was at heart a sculptor….

 

Photos kindly provided by Simon Scott.

River finally meets ocean….

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