RavenBot Workshop : Carvings from Q2, 2022
Carvings getting a bit larger, more complex and interesting as I learn more. Shown in reverse chronological order. Some may be available on my Etsy Shop.
#121, Uncle Norman the Inconvenient Hitchhiker
22.06, With more luggage than common sense, Uncle Norman the Impractical Hitchhiker comes complete with a snare case, instrument case, yellow road case and his assortment of luggage. Six pieces of luggage included and each unique.
Hand carved from basswood (linden) and painted with artist's grade acrylic. Norman measures 2" x 2" by 4-1/4" tall. Luggage varies in size.
#120, Villainbot #120
22.06, Even villainous robots need lunch from time to time.
Hand carved from basswood (linden) and painted with artist's grade acrylic and metallic inks. Numbered, initialed and dated by the artist. Robot carved from 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" block approximately 5" tall.
Paint Totem
22.06
My drybrush/wash painting process
Carved and painted for a demo at the Orange County Woodcarvers Club.
#119, Butterfly Chasebot
22.06, This fun robot can be spun around by hand in its endless pursuit of a butterfly. Bottom base is walnut with box joint construction and a hand-rubbed shellac finish.
Butterfly Chasebot was hand carved from basswood (linden) and painted with artist's grade acrylic. Brass wire supports the butterfly and steel pins connect its arms to the body, and robot to the base. Numbered, initialed and dated by the artist. Overall dimensions are approximately 4-1/2" across and 7" tall. Robot measures about 4" tall. Walnut base is 3-7/8" x 3-7/8" x 2-1/2".
#118, Bicycle Rider in Giants colors
22.06 commission
#117, Walkin’ Wallybot #117 and it’s favorite fluffit
22.05, ""Hiya, how ya doin' there?""
Walkin' Wallybot #117 is a cheery fellow out for a stroll with its favorite pet Fluffit. Apparently 'leg day' was cut short during his creation, but that doesn't slow him down from getting out and about.
I carved Walkin’ Wallybot #117 and it’s favorite Fluffit while camping up in the Eastern Sierra mountains of California at around 10,000' elevation over the course of a couple days on and off. Wallybot was then painted and finished at my home in Southern California the following week.
Robot measures about 5-1/2"" wide, 6-1/2"" tall and 4"" deep. Fluffit measures roughly 1"" wide, 2"" long and 1-2/4"" tall. Leash is about 5-1/2"" long. Fluffit must be positioned far enough forward to counter-balance Wallybot's ambling attitude.
His upper torso and legs are pinned and glued. His arms have twin steel pins that insert into holes on his torso to hold them in place. The leash inserts into hidden holes in his hand and pet's collar.
#116, Samuel Sunaday
22.05, "Reimagine the days of just hanging out on a swingset with this handcarved kid just sitting around with nothing to do.
Handcarved from basswood and painted with artist's grade acrylic paint. Finished with a matte UV clearcoat. Measures approximately 4" tall, 3" wide and just over 2" deep. Hangs nearly 12" tall.
Currently hanging out in our back yard on an avocado tree.
#115, Dimitri Wanderkeel
22.05, “Aye, well it’s a nice day to row around a bit. I’ve secured some of Belvedere’s finest island punch for the larder and enough in the chest to keep this coddiwomple going.”
Dimitri Wanderkeel is a multiple-piece carving with dingy, oars, a small treasure chest, cask of rum and Dimitri himself. Handcarved from basswood and painted with a combination of drybrushing and washes for extra saltiness. Approximately 11-1/2" wide, 6" tall and 5" long.
#114, Chef Paul
22.04
#113, Mage Edward the Avid Insomniac
22.04, Mage Edward the Avid Insomniac is an original carving from basswood (linden) with flat plane knives and pfeil gouges. His robe is painted in a rich purple with metallic gold trim. The Mage comes with 6 individual books that can be stacked on his head or next to him and his pipe is removable. Initialed, dated and numbered by the artist. The Mage measures nearly 5-1/2” tall and approximately 2” around at the base.
#112, Hiking Hoffman
22.04, “Hey! I’ve got my boots laced up, backpack packed and favorite fedora all ready to go for a wander, let’s get going.”
Hoffman is carved from basswood and painted with artists-grade heavy body acrylic. His fedora and backpack attach magnetically. initialed, dated and numbered by the artist.
Hoffman measures about 4-1/4” tall (5-1/2” with hat) and 3” wide and approximately 3-1/2” deep with backpack.
