Yes, I can...

carve.



My parents' money was so not wasted on art school.

New favorite LC class number

GV 850.45

Dancing on ice.

Can't help but be a pirate

(thanks boingboing).

btw: looking at the image heavy posts recently, I have to remark again (or maybe this is the first time, but I've said it to myself a bunch of times): the digital camera has really revived an interest in taking and sharing photographs. Sure, it's no grand Art Project, but I have derived great pleasure in sharing photos of meals and harvests and friends.

Random office finds.

As promised.

Of course we start with everyone's favorite: a bare breasted cartouche.


And move on to a scenic view:



Then there are exotic weapons:



Check out the detail on the etching:



Really: these things were just sitting on a pile in my office. For at least 4 years. It's possible it's been 9!

Happy sailing!