W/NW: Other Crafts

[ferider]

From http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craft:

craft: an activity that involves making something in a skillful way by using your hands.

Anything else you do beside photography ? If yes, show some photos.

Here is my latest: my better half wanted a new deck. This was my July 4th this year:

Cheers,

Roland.

 

[daveleo]

Roland, I am not seeing those pictures. The icon looks like bad links ?

 

[John E Earley]

This picture which I painted is in a frame that I carved on an easel which I built.

 

[gb hill]

I can see them.

 

[ferider]

Roland, I am not seeing those pictures. The icon looks like bad links ?

No sure what's wrong, Dave. Changed the smugmug gallery settings, hopefully it works now. Thanks !

 

[gb hill]

Roland good job on the deck. John, wonderful painting & craftsmanship with the frame.

 

[daveleo]

okay, I see them now.

That deck is way beyond anything I could attempt to make !!

I think I'm in the "read only" mode on this thread !!

John . . . most of all, that easel is beautiful. Can you back up and show the rest of it ??

 

[John E Earley]

This is a straight razor I brought back from junk status with new scales, blade refurbish and a serious sharpen/hone regimen.

 

[John E Earley]

okay, I see them now.

That deck is way beyond anything I could attempt to make !!

I think I'm in the "read only" mode on this thread !!

John . . . most of all, that easel is beautiful. Can you back up and show the rest of it ??

The picture behind the easel is also one I painted.

DSC01905 by jacketch1@verizon.net, on Flickr

 

[Paulbe]

Roland and John E--congrats to both of you!
Nice work...!
Roland--what is the wood decking? Looks almost like Ipe...
Paul

 

[ferider]

Paul, thank you ! it's a composite (http://www.duralifedecking.com/products/decking/siesta-hardwood, Garapa hardwood texture and color). My wife researched it, we had it shipped from Colorado to California; it has a great hidden fastener system.

Beautiful work, John.

 

[John E Earley]

Paul, thank you ! it's a composite (http://www.duralifedecking.com/products/decking/siesta-hardwood, Garapa hardwood texture and color). My wife researched it, we had it shipped from Colorado to California; it has a great hidden fastener system.

Beautiful work, John.

Thanks and thanks for the link. Also I love your railing and the beautiful view.

 

[John E Earley]

DSC02148 by Earley Photography, on Flickr