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Lloyd Patten: I have been given a Mullingar celtic cross with the Claddagh symbol in the middle of the cross. What is the significance of such a gift? Lloyd Patten in a few days I will be at: 76 Oak Circle Newville, Pennsylvania 17241 May 18, 2012 1:05PM hugh babcock: thank you March 22, 2012 3:38PM Lori Crane: Thank you for sharing all of your tips, knowledge, safety, lore and bio. You are a marvelous, talented and highly skilled woodcarver whose years of work and sacrifice to the passion are obvious to a fellow woodcarver. Thanks again and happy carving! Kind regards, Lori Crane Charlotte, NC -Artist by nature and self-taught woodcarver whose love of wood only grows with time. February 19, 2012 2:35PM elbia, your dad's friend: Hi Maura, I just saw your picture of "The Lady Of The Groves and I think it's beautiful. Your dad has been trying to fix me up with Kevin, but I keep telling your dad NO! He's too young for me. Kevin, not your dad he's too old. January 30, 2012 6:48AM billy dillard: Hi there , just surfing , liked your site . If you have time check me out on Billy Bears on face book . January 12, 2012 11:46AM Richard Fahie: excellent page, answered alot of my questions. November 8, 2011 12:13PM andy jude: Lovely carvings wish I was still driving as I would make sure I could get to a meeting . I am from near Toronto canada but drove truck to Nyc all the time usually spending many nites in the area .Anay October 24, 2011 10:29AM AZIZ: j'aime sa c cool October 8, 2011 12:06PM Richard Thomas: I just perused all the pics on making the doors. Very impressive. Mirror images just add to the difficulty. September 8, 2011 12:10AM michele dixon: I like fan birds August 16, 2011 10:53AM mike mcnair: very nice web site ,i enjoyed the read, i'm not a carver or maybe i am ......if i am i will write again.....Thanks, Mike July 24, 2011 2:06PM Matthew: Great to know someone else in the NYC area is carving! July 9, 2011 9:40PM Debra Resti Tartaglione: Great seeing you again. Nice website. Good Luck! July 8, 2011 6:37PM S Sadeika: Please have someone check your web-site. Many links point to files - as referenced on the hard drive - rather than to files - as referenced from the web browser. This has the unfortunate effect that, while the web-site seems perfect locally many links cannot be found when running from a non-local browser. Regards, S Sadeika July 6, 2011 5:11PM Ted: I am a hobby carver, who did not get started until age 70. My only regret in life is that I did not get started 50 years ago. June 21, 2011 6:55PM gareth: please can u tell me the best i can get for my dremell 4000 to star me of in carving June 2, 2011 7:54AM Jill Moring: Thank you for a thorough and helpful review. I've just ordered a JoolTool for finishing jewelry and making chasing tools. It's good to know about the double-sided knives, in case my husband wants to try that. May 5, 2011 8:36AM harold mayle: Hi, hope to attend next meeting April 20, 2011 9:55AM David Kinnell: I live in australia. I do enjoy woodcarving, looking at other peoples work on the net.and being inspiered to achive bettercarvings April 17, 2011 6:35AM Earl: Just a beginner in wood carving not sure which way to go.Have done relief carving. some in the round. April 6, 2011 7:00AM Lynn Nelson: Maura - Loved your webpage! Your work is simply amazing - you have such a talent. I liked watching the process for the doors and especially liked your little wolves. Maybe falling down the stairs wasn't such a bad thing afterall :} Hope to see you and Mary this summer. Lynn April 3, 2011 9:38AM maria: Awesome carvings !!! April 2, 2011 4:12PM Robert Reid: I enjoyed reading through your blog. I consider myself as a casual carver. I belong to a carving group which meets 3 hours each week at a local senior center. Our group has grown from three carvers to over twenty. Also, about half of our carvers are women. I do regret that more young people are not involved in woodcarving. I guess that the complications of life get in the way of the effort it takes to acquire the skills involved in learning woodcarving. Anyway, I find it a relaxing and enjoyable pasttime. April 1, 2011 7:09PM brian swallow: love all your work the history of wood carving was a good read i learned many things thanks for posting it... i hope some day i could be as talented as you.. i posted you website on my fb blog (blockhead wood carving ) i hope it brings you some traffic... thanks; brian s April 1, 2011 1:58PM Geno Serna: Hi Maura I really like your carvings, I liked your tip of using a V-tool instead of stop cuts. I'm currently trying to do a Giraffe relief carving for my daughter with that technique, so far I'm liking the outcome. I'm going to have to try a trout carving similar to your cod. Your pictures are close to being tutorials Geno March 6, 2011 7:12AM Stuman: Love your carvings. You do great work. January 21, 2011 6:56AM salynha2010: I LOVE IT January 19, 2011 6:14PM Paul Escamilla: Hi, I love the design relief in mahogany! Gorgeous. January 15, 2011 9:47AM catherine: hi,,this is great,,,love it January 5, 2011 8:41AM Margie Landry: Thanks for sharing so much with me. I appreciate your information on carving. I have so much to learn; but, will keep on tring. God Bless You. Margie January 1, 2011 6:13PM Ron Maslanka: Hi, Fairly new to carving, I like your work. December 3, 2010 12:48PM David Wigginton: I need something type of drawing to restore a old furniture from the civil war area. November 30, 2010 7:52AM Dan Finney: Hey Maura! Was googling some carving stuff and came across your website! Looks great, keep up the good work! If god willing ill see you next summer in Honedale! Dan :) November 5, 2010 8:40PM Billy Dillard: Enjoyed reading what you had written. It really touched home . Just for fun look me up on facebook under Billy Dillard then go to search an put in Billy Bears , click on the bear carving . November 2, 2010 6:18AM Keoma: Thank you for the great chapter I just read! I appreciate it very much. As a woman woodcarver, I take great pride in what I do, and the passion of other women woodcarvers. Thanx again! October 16, 2010 10:33PM LUGABRA: excelente July 24, 2010 5:45PM joe: Excellent work. It's refreshing to see only hand tools being used. July 17, 2010 8:09AM tim: nice work July 8, 2010 12:22PM Wayne Hanna: Just enjoying your web site June 16, 2010 12:04PM Edwin C Rivera: Thank you for the pattern. Ed June 15, 2010 9:54AM Monika Ludewig-Bradley: awesome work! June 3, 2010 2:02PM guy veenstra coastal carvers: nice web site . i am always looking for some thing new. guy thanks May 31, 2010 2:58PM ginnie A: Fantastic!! May 26, 2010 10:02AM Aunt Elaine: Maura - The helicopter you did for Uncle Bill is incredible. He is sooo proud of it. It has found a prominent spot in our livingroom so anyone who comes in will see it. Kara forwarded on to us the pictures showing the progression - WOW! The time and research that went into it. What a special gift. I also saw the pictures of the motor cycle on your website. That's another WOW. I am sharing your website with my niece Chantal. After she saw the helicopter she asked about your website - she's anxious to see your other work. See you soon in CM. Love, Aunt Elaine May 15, 2010 2:37PM Robert: Hello Maura, FANTASTIC WORK!!!. Being a woodworker myself with a new business, I can really appreciate what you do. I'm glad to know that a fellow Staten Islander is doing this great work here. Best of Luck, Robert April 29, 2010 5:36PM anthony scerbo: hi maura, love your work...i'm frank gallos friend, not sure if you remeber me April 10, 2010 8:45PM Bob Folk: Thank you for sharing your both your door project and how to method. Found it most informative. April 9, 2010 7:39AM sultan johnny: Hi Maura, i have been going tru your web site over and over again. There is still more that i have to learn and by going tru all your work done, I am sure I can be a pertfect sculptor especially in my country. I am more towards natural formations of sculpture from timber roots and a little mix here and there of your examples especially the door. Be in touch with you again. Thank you. April 8, 2010 6:55AM jennie: Tank's to you for your,s beatiful picture. I am from Sweden and I'm make some furnituer,a little woodcarving and a little bit of some other tings in wood. And my english is not so good I hope you anderstand. Best regards to yuo from Jennie in the deep forest in the middle of Sweden April 8, 2010 6:53AM MARY V. MORAN: LOVE YOUR WORK- I'M A NEW WOOD CARVER AND I'M STARTING OUT WITH SPOONS. I'D LIKE TO JOIN YOUR CLUB BUT I MAY BE TOO NEW AT IT. LET ME KNOW. THANKS MARY MORAN March 19, 2010 7:19AM narinder: would you show me some beatiful design on wood March 15, 2010 10:25PM nefertari: Awesome February 19, 2010 10:56PM johnny: Dear Maura, beautiful art sculpture, it inspire me to go further in my wood sculpture. I just went through your website after reading your knowledgeable answers from AllExperts. I have been doing free form sculptures from timber roots, now after seeing your work done i will practice with drawing a horse on my timber roots plank and later on colour it. I will go through all your websites and make your work my inspiration. I'll send u a picture or two of my timber root sculpture. Not an expert yet much more to learn but, people here are amused with my work. I love all your work and will see more of it. Regards from Malaysia. February 12, 2010 6:48AM johnny: Dear Maura, beautiful art sculpture, it inspire me to go further in my wood sculpture. I just went through your website after reading your knowledgeable answers from AllExperts. I have been doing free form sculptures from timber roots, now after seeing your work done i will practice with drawing a horse on my timber roots plank and later on colour it. I will go through all your websites and make your work my inspiration. I'll send u a picture or two of my timber root sculpture. Not an expert yet much more to learn but, people here are amused with my work. I love all your work and will see more of it. Regards from Malaysia. February 12, 2010 6:33AM Lisa Palumbo: As stated previously and now even more, beautiful work ! February 10, 2010 10:15AM Elmer Marting: Thank you for the interesting and helpful information. I ahve been doing wood carving for a few years, and am addicted!!!! February 7, 2010 7:36AM Hassana: I would like to see your fabulous work February 6, 2010 7:31AM Keith Rydberg: Interesting site! Nice to know how fellow carvers started out and what carving is to them!. Keep up the good work! Keith January 20, 2010 4:30PM Arlene Maben: I just read most of the article on your site about women woodcarvers and I am very impressed. I reside just south of Albany, New York. My husband and I recently began woodcarving as a hobby we could do together and I'm finding it very enjoyable. We joined a club in Kingston, New York and have been to one meeting (I was the only female there, although they said they have other female members). I have almost completed my first project in basswood, a simple relief pattern. I want to carve "in the round" and I am excited about getting started, although apprehensive as well, having no experience. Thank you for a wonderful article! January 20, 2010 12:40PM Janice Birnbaum: I live on Staten Island, too (Stapleton historic district), and am married to a woodworker. where are you located? January 8, 2010 9:02AM Vicky Price: Enjoyed the visit. A new commer to carving. It really helps to see how people are applying their passions. Many thanks. December 27, 2009 9:02PM R Plunkett: neat stuff December 22, 2009 8:40PM RaulDone: Great... , November 8, 2009 2:46PM Richard Pero: I am a beginner in wood working items. I enjoy working in chip carving. I have had a wonderful journey in stained glass making, scroll saw and mosaics. Do you still meet on the first Wednesday of each month? I am interested in portrait chip carving. October 31, 2009 2:38PM John McAdams: Seen the site listed on COAHSI before but open it up this time - WOW. I just might sign up for wood carving classes to increase my woodworking knowledge.. October 29, 2009 5:18AM Beverly Nadelman: Thanks so much for the detailed sharing of your techniques and tools. I find the broad spectrum of the kinds of work you do fascinating. October 20, 2009 10:39PM jaime hickman (madbelle08): you do have awesome works keep the good work up great to have a part of your work and hoping to stay in contact jaime xxx October 6, 2009 9:50PM Kent Kirkpatrick: I like the work you are doing on the door a lot. I also agree with you on the use (or non-use) of stop cuts. I look forward to revisiting your site from time to time. -Kent Kirkpatrick Portland, Oregon September 27, 2009 10:20AM gGuCnTBkcoPThwYpB: doors.txt;10;15 September 15, 2009 6:13AM carroll otberg: Your story really touched me. I have not as of yet seen any of your work but hope to. I lived in brooklyn NY in the 1050s. I love Up state NY,I used to live in Cadillac Mi. but now live in Howell Mi. near my children. I am a 75 year old male and want to learn more about wood carving. I have been going to a class locally for wood carving but am impressed with your passion for woodcarving....Take care Carroll August 24, 2009 10:15AM Bill Hastings: Hi, Happened on to your web site through the Indiana carving site. Your comments are interesting, and sage, but when I reached the bottom of the site I found "What is the difference between art & Craft." Both my Wife and I are either cursed or blessed with the artistic skills and desires. I fear that our work is not as good as yours but we keep trying, and as you suggest, teaching. It is work but with a lot of pleasure mixed in. I appreciated your art, and skill. Thanks for sharing it. Bill Hastings, 989-724-7222, Email above.\ August 10, 2009 5:51PM Jen Nailor: Hi Maura, I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your class on Tuesday at NEWR. Boy, I sure do enjoy that retreat. I have made so many wonderful friends in the last 6 years. I have learned a ton and enjoy every minute. It goes so fast, and I wish the time would go in slow motion. But it doesn't, it races on. Your work is fantastic! You can really be proud of the craft you have developed. Take care and keep carving. July 23, 2009 6:37PM John Williams: Saw you at Cherry Ridge. Didn't have the chance to take your class. Hope to next year. July 23, 2009 2:29PM Ginnie Attanasio: Hi Maura, I enjoyed seeing the carvings. Was that your recent cod fish shown on the email? You do beautiful work. I love the carving you're going to use on top of your door that you showed us at the first meeting. July 14, 2009 7:27AM Kookiemomster48: I don't know if I'll ever have the courage to dedicate myself to such a major undertaking. What an incredible journey. Thanks for sharing. If I ever get a move on for my modern mini totem pole (only six feet high and only about 16 inches around-on hold for almost a year now) I'll try to get a similar set of photos to share my journey. don't hold your breath... July 13, 2009 5:14PM Kathy: Maura- this is WAY cool! Thanks for sharing. I learn a lot just from "watching." Inspiring too! Kathy July 11, 2009 10:10AM Chris Wile: Very nice carving! Great job with the details. I enjoy the website very much. Thanks for sharing your talents! Chris July 11, 2009 8:11AM Margaret Mjoness: WOW - Love that fish! Thanks for posting so many photos, it is great to see your process as you create another work of art. MM in MN July 7, 2009 12:18PM Angel: Love your work June 30, 2009 10:24PM barkcarveraz: Dropped over from Twitter, enjoyed viewing your web site, very nice and interesting. Beautiful carvings. Kathy June 18, 2009 8:40PM BILL CARTER: Great, Keep up the good work. June 1, 2009 11:10PM Ron Mjos: I'm anxious to read your book,and see the results of learning at the lap(top) of the experts! April 19, 2009 6:39PM TK: Maura, Thank you for the Ebook. It was one of the best reads I have seen yet for woodcarving. Im one of the boomers and I have to say you nailed it. I would at some time like to learn how to do carvings by hand and will probably take a couple classes at it. I also use one of the machines to help me with my carvings and like the way they come out but there was always something missing I thought and now I know what it is. No blood in my work. Again thanks for the ebook. April 19, 2009 1:03PM Georgiann Burdette: I too wish I had known I should have been a woodworker at an early age. But, like you, women were not considered for non traditional careers at that time. I have spent my life in woodworking classes and have traveled with the woodworking show venue selling tools and have even been a manufactor's rep for major tool lines. I love wood, it's smell, it's feel and it's spirit. Now I am taking classes in wood carving and I love it. I am frustrated that my skill in furniture making doesn't easily transfer to carving technique. I am having fun and again feeling so greatful for that "comfortable" feeling of being where I should be! Thank you so much for telling your story. Sincerely, Georgiann Burdette, Mystic, CT. April 17, 2009 6:53AM Linda Higgs: Great work. Have you ever tried carving busts of humans April 15, 2009 9:09PM Rebecca Alley: Nice carvings...very talented. April 13, 2009 11:25AM Arland: Hi Maura, How are ya? I trust all is well, as is here. Ran accross your business card today and thought i'd give ya a shout to say hi. Hope you'll be a comin' to the round-up again this year. You're part of the "family" that comes every year Maura. We're planning on extending thru thursday this year, which will give opportunity to do more carving and fun. Should be a ball, hope you'll be there. Talk to ya then, Arland April 1, 2009 7:50PM Dotty Cooper: Found your wonderful site! Oh happy day! Just wish you lived a little closer to Seattle!!! Thanks for all you shared and your Mexican cruise sound wonderful - my dream would be to be able to join all of you!! Sincerely, Dotty Cooper Director Washington State Gourd Society (wagourdsociety.org/) March 31, 2009 9:49AM graham g: ih, i'm new to carving, impresed with the work, like the bike, hope to see more of your work, regards, graham March 24, 2009 4:51PM lloyd smith: very interesting site March 22, 2009 4:28PM Pieter Vander Tuin: Was referred to your site, and have only looked at a litle bit of it, but I can assure you I will be back. Thanks for sharing your work. Pieter March 18, 2009 7:17PM miyo: I can't believe I found you! I've been looking for wood carving lessons in new york city! March 14, 2009 3:09AM CharlieB: Maura, Great job on such a small fellow. How the heck did you even hold it during carving? March 13, 2009 2:36PM vickietwo: where is the wolve? March 12, 2009 11:46AM hugh thomson: WHAT AN AWESOME PRODUCTION---YOU SHOULD BE VERY PROUD AND YOU HAVE REPRESENTED OUR SPECIAL INTEREST EXTREMELY WELL---REGARDS HUGH(AKA SKINCARP) March 2, 2009 9:09PM Gudbrandur Arnason: Excellent works, pure art. February 19, 2009 10:16AM Sharon D.M.C.: Love your website! I haven't explored the whole thing yet, but I'll be back. I carved or whittled as a teenager. Got back into it about 6 years ago after being away from it for 30 or so years.It's one of my passions along with art quilting.I've been reading your e book and will bookmark it. you have lots of useful information. Thankyou, Sharon February 5, 2009 1:53PM David DeBruhl: very nice web site. Thank you. I'm a wood carver myself hopefully learing with every cut. January 29, 2009 4:58PM Gudbrandur Arnason: I´m Icelandic pensionist and have done some carving for a about a year. I admire your works. January 27, 2009 1:35AM George Reinfried: Our daughter Jill works on antique furniture restoration, we are sending her your site. Very impressive. January 24, 2009 7:00AM roy: Nice website . I'm beginning to do a bit of carving. need to get a good workbench design. Looking forward to using your great info. Thanks, Roy January 13, 2009 6:44PM Ray S: I marvel at your work. I am a newbie carver and hope I live long enough to come half way to your level of artistry. Your work is magnificent. And your website is great too. I wish I had found it sooner. Thanks for your work, Ray December 29, 2008 3:37PM Meagan: Hi, I just received my wolf charm and I love it and the pics of your other work. December 29, 2008 10:57AM Nathan Robert Miller: Great work! A lot of fun to check out. Amateur myself trying to learn to get better. December 18, 2008 8:51AM Jeff: nice carvings and web site, helpful, I am looking to get back into carving after a long absence from it, thanks December 15, 2008 8:39AM Sonja Maloney: Hi Maura, I'm Sonja Maloney, wood carver from Northern Idaho, Coolin at Priest Lake. Really enjoyed your work in progress ...Bird of Paradise...! I have also done some large relief carved commissions here at the lake. One is 4'x7'x3" in laminated natural birch. If you'd like to see it, I'd gladly send you a photo. It really is a pleasure to see such great work done by women. By the way I am on the Women with Knives web, aka Lioness. And the mantel piece is there too. Would love to hear from you. Keep those chips flying! Sonja Maloney December 7, 2008 10:03PM Sonny Brisard NH: Just checked out your carvings. Beautiful job, how long have you been carving? I also carve as a hobby GREAT JOB December 4, 2008 3:48PM Wayne Lewis Sr: very nice work December 4, 2008 10:18AM Marcia: Love your work... November 30, 2008 12:26PM Merv Young: Thanks, It did look very promising but the price is out of my range (hobby) for a sharpening tool. Your information made it helpful to make my decision. Merv November 27, 2008 10:02PM Tim: Hi, my name is Tim, and I am also a woodcarver and craftsman. I am also a Staten Islander. I found you web site very informative and just wanted to drop a line to keep up the good work. November 12, 2008 6:29PM Les Miller: beautiful pieces...the doors are awesome November 9, 2008 9:09AM Brigid Mc fadden-Blank: To Whom It May Concern My husband cut down and old Oak Tree, last week. We have the trunk still standing, would any carver be interested in buying the Oak for carving. Our house was built in the 1940's and the Oak Tree was in the back yard before the house was built. Anyone interested????? We live in upstate NY Middletown. Brigid Mc Fadden-Blank Phone# 845-343-9144 October 31, 2008 12:16PM Richard Douglas: Nice work, Maura. I sense resonances between your experience of starting carving and my own.Carve Diem! October 30, 2008 5:06AM Wade Faries: Thanks for your review on Jooltool. It looks like i will be using my vertical wheel system for a while longer. Thanks again, Wade October 26, 2008 9:23AM HUGH tHOMSON: heh there Maura---a fine detailed write-up -written in a somewhat sophisticated style and very useable by all---well done---all "list" members will appreciate !!!!!! October 26, 2008 4:15AM Patricia Glover: Beautiful work, nice to see other women out there that love working with wood. I am originaly from upstate New York and worked as a furniture maker for many years before going to school and getting my masters is social work. I have just returned to carving after several years away from any kind of wood work and am once again in love with wood. Carve on Sister October 9, 2008 10:13PM Laurel: I have an original wood carving crafted by Alois Lang. It was presented as a gift to my grandfather, who was a Methodist minister, in Michigan. This wood carving depicts the second-coming of Christ. There is a lamb atop a Bible, which has seven "tabs"...depicting the seven seals...or the number of perfection. The lamb is holding a banner streaming from a pole, that is shaped like a cross, at the top. This is set in the midst of a hollowed .circle. There are also four flowers; one in each corner. Each of the flowers has three petals. The message is priceless. Still, I wonder, because it was carved by Alois Lang, what it's value is as a work of art, and if I should have it insured. Also, it is made of walnut, or mahogany. Are there any special measures I need to take to preserve the wood? August 28, 2008 3:44PM Marilyn: Thank you for your quick response, welcome, and assistance. I love your doors.... I have completed stain glass windows... largest is 72"x24"... 19 inch circle holding grape leaves and clusters of grapes with background of opalescent diamonds. Now I want to do something within a carved frame or door. I had never thought of doing that before. Marilyn PS... I found a small, retail mill in a neighboring town, 9 miles from my home... will visit there tomorrow to get wood. August 6, 2008 11:04AM keith barkley: your wood art is great,very professionalize. so how is business ? am keith. i recycle orange juice cartons into beautiful flower vases. http://www.zonetechinnovations.com It was an honor to view your business. keith. August 4, 2008 2:29PM Jerry Brendle: I've been doing them since 2004! http://i.pbase.com/u39/jerrybrendle/large/25450197.SnakewoodChopstickswBorder.jpg July 26, 2008 7:46AM tom: hi June 24, 2008 9:24PM Catherine Doud: I am a fellow woodburner and a novice carver. You have great talent. June 15, 2008 9:47AM chris ernst: I wish to learn wood carving Iam 55 am I to old yes a newbe live in the Bx.can you help June 6, 2008 5:50PM arthur kusas: June 6, 2008 3:14PM hilda z albandoz: i love to learned how to do. i am from puerto rico and your work is just fabolous. June 2, 2008 5:23PM Vincent J. Mace: Hello...after purchasing at a thrift store..a small rocking horse marked Mara Wood..Bread Dough Originals..curiosity got the best of me and had to investigate the source. Well, it turned out to be and adventure reading your web page and going step by step thru the paradise doors.! I never did figure out the Bread Dough connection, but am glad to have found you. Thank You ! V.J. May 15, 2008 7:31AM Glenn Weber: Hi, I sent a message to your aol email. Thanks. Glenn March 17, 2008 7:09AM artie kusas: maura,very nice page! February 25, 2008 8:11PM Rob Druessel: Maura, I like your craftmanship, keep up the good work. Thanks for taking the time to share your work on the Web. February 17, 2008 7:36AM maru star: jadzm wesrs tsio disas uhsj cixzo fests mdzer m0ri0g7m1hw@yahoo.co.uk February 14, 2008 12:31AM maru star: jadzm wesrs tsio disas uhsj cixzo fests mdzer February 14, 2008 12:30AM rich abruzzo: maura, beautiful work, great web page. i to reside on staten island and im a beginner carver. maybe one day you can give me some pointers. best of luck. February 7, 2008 12:09PM carvinmom: thanks for sharing your time and love of fish carving with us all. I got a lot out of your tutorial and hope you will do more in the future. Thanks to you im on my way to my shop to cut out a northern pike and give it a go..i might have to call for help!!! a montana woodcarver linda January 18, 2008 11:09PM Nelson Gillis: You certenly do beautiful work. I have just started wood carving and enjoy it verry much. I don't know how long I'll be able to do it "eighty years of age" but I'll have fun while it lasts. I sure hope to see more of your's. November 19, 2007 8:22AM Rennie Halstead: What a beautiful set of carvings. You have shown me what I can aim for, with patience and practise. Cheers Rennie November 19, 2007 12:29AM Gina: Very informative web site Maura, I have enjoyed going through it. I find something new with each visit! November 13, 2007 4:17PM Mark Kruger: I will be back to do some more reading and looking. I skimmed your whole book. Most interesting quote was from Steve S. Schoolar. Thanks. November 10, 2007 12:36AM Michael: Great work...love the snakewood chopsticks November 1, 2007 1:26PM Gina Vesco Fox: Thank you for taking out the time to help me out. I checked out your site! What a beautiful home! October 9, 2007 5:47PM Rev. Charlie McAbee: looking for a craftsman to make my custom beds from a bibilical theme. several designs that have heavy patterns that are to be carved September 29, 2007 3:39PM John B. Rogers: You have some fine pieces, excellent work. September 8, 2007 6:42PM Ann Reinfried: Maura, Finally had time to finish reading your book. I can see this was a project of love. What a great way to promote woodcarving and all the wonderful aspects of carving and also all the wonderful peole you meet. Thank you for sharing with others. Ann August 25, 2007 10:05AM David DeBruhl: Very nice carvings. Thats one goal of is to carve large items. Your work is very impressive glad I happened upon your site. My name is Dave DeBruhl current member of CircleCityWoodCarvers, Indianapolis,In. I often surf over wood carvers sites to try to learn from their advice and tips. Thank you August 21, 2007 5:08PM jeff: hi July 19, 2007 12:20PM Diane M. Thayer: I am fairly new to carving. LOVE IT! July 11, 2007 4:09PM vic thiedek AKA ~blueloon~: Maura, you are an amazing artist. The variety of subjects you tackle are almost beyond belief. I remember when you were first starting,,,the medallion comes to mind, I thought then you had great potential, but the level you have attained is such a short time is awesome. I am proud to "know" you. Warm regards, vic July 9, 2007 10:23AM Jeff Pretz: looks great! July 9, 2007 8:55AM Rinji: Hi, thanks for your quick respond. Well, I'm in Brooklyn, east williamsburg. where in staten island are you at, just in case? July 2, 2007 7:18AM RINJI: Do you teach carving too? I want to learn but only place I found was in long island or in new jerjey. since I don't drive that's too bad July 1, 2007 8:16PM Toni: Your work is beautiful. I haven't been doing woodcarving very long, but someday I hope I can be just 1/8th as good as you. Thank you for showing your work. June 23, 2007 2:41PM Charles Hand: Nicly done !! June 8, 2007 6:49AM wwwyahoo: Interfaccia comoda, colori piacevoli, buoni! http://www.toshibai.info/wwwyahoo June 4, 2007 11:06PM Jeremy: June 3, 2007 1:25AM trentalia: work's done the way it must be..! ^^ http://www.8anecorso.info/trentalia June 2, 2007 6:38AM ali: dear ,maura first i m very lucky to visit your web, your works is very good ,wondrfule ,and i hobe see more i am wood carver from egypt and i own workshop for furnutre making, i fill you have great hobe in carving at last sorry for my bad language yours ali damietta,egypt June 1, 2007 9:44AM culo: Great site! Good luck to it's owner! http://www.a4ciaio.org/culo May 27, 2007 10:50PM abiti da sposa: mmm.. nice design, I must say.. http://www.dollrzs.org/abiti-da-sposa May 19, 2007 11:25PM Bill Scott: Outstanding page, most interesting. May 13, 2007 8:31AM Dana Holloway: Hi Maura, I found your site through the Yahoo group, Playing With Wood. I think your work is beautiful. I have been working with furniture for several years now, (painting, staining, repairing etc.) and recently have taken an interest in carving. Your site has a lot of valuable information for people like me who want to learn carving. I also love the feel and smell of wood. Hopefully I can soon start learning to carve. Soooo...keep up the great work and I will come back to your site soon. Dana April 28, 2007 5:20AM S: Saw your sig in Woodcarving yahoo group. those Paradise door insets look really nice. Thanks for sharing the process. I've done some carving, but not on that large a scale yet. I have done some cabinetry. Makes me think about doing a piece that incorporates the two, like some panel work or something. S April 22, 2007 6:19PM ceeja grey: hey! i seen ur wood carving art work and i thought it was great...u are very gifted and i wish i could soak up some of ur knowledge...i have just started wood carving and im deeply inlove with the hobby...keep up ur great work and keep in touch... March 15, 2007 3:14AM Lisa: I love your woodcarvings - especially the Greenman. A friend of mine carved something similiar right into a tree in their yard and it is so fantastic to look at. March 11, 2007 9:24AM cyril lichtensteiger: Hi Maura: w hat a nice piece of work you have posted and made of your career in woodcarving. You are indeed modest, not having shown us all the artocles that appear in the website. Ihave not done anything of consequence while suffering around with this 100 pound weight on my left leg. Just three weeks moe and then I'll be free-free-free. Meanwhile I have done minimal on a couple of incidental spoons, not wanting to be in the basement darkness or get Dolores upset with wood chips all over me or the upstairs. I look forward to the Philly wood show, unencumerd by cast, free as a bird (fingers crossed). Stay well. Cyril. March 7, 2007 6:49AM lauren: wow you are awesome aunt mo March 5, 2007 5:52PM Tim: I realy enjoyed look at your work, very nice. I am very very new at wood carving. I always enjoy looking at the work of others. Thanks March 1, 2007 2:59PM Toni: I really enjoy seeing everything in your website. I'm just beginning and so it has been very helpful to see your step-by-step work. You do beautiful work. Thank you. February 25, 2007 5:34PM David J Houle: Nice article looks like you did your home work i have been carving for 15 years full time and i do make a good living from carving until a few years ago when china really started to come into our market here in north america now it seems you have to work for free because of the low price on imports if this keeps up their will be no more woodcarving companys left in north america who then will teach the younger generation this is how our trades get lost DJHoule www.woodcarvingmaster.com February 19, 2007 9:54AM Denise: Your website is great! It helped me in my project and enabled me to learn more about primitive people and wood carvings. January 13, 2007 3:06AM David Kunz: enjoy the site. Great music . January 10, 2007 5:47PM Robert Smith: You do good really good work. It's nice to know other's are keeping the tradition's alive.If you'r ever at at a festival in Southeast Ky,please look us up December 29, 2006 5:14PM Matthew: Beautiful work' came across your posting on craigslist. we should talk about some collaborating sometime best of luck' December 1, 2006 8:41AM Steve Hewak: I feel you have put in alot of time@done a fantastic job keep up the great work November 9, 2006 12:56PM Kara: Amazing!! How realistic it looks!!! You are truly blessed with an amazing talent!! I am proud to say I have one of your carvings in my home and I hope to add to it someday!! November 9, 2006 11:44AM Jack: nice work October 31, 2006 10:43PM Frankie: Hello again, Lots of snow in Northern Alberta already..Nice to see all your new stuff! So sad to hear WWfor women stopped publishing, I had a design accepted in there..It was supposed to be out March 2007....Nice to see you know Mike too..He made me a little custom curved knife with a long handle. I sent him a few sketches and he made me a great tool..I had been looking for sometimes as I enjoy to be carving all around my carved elements in bark.. I called it a "digger", great for reaching recessed areas, polishing, cutting deep... Keep on carving girl.I love your paintings too.. Right now, I am trying to find a decent tool for engraving hard material..Something not too expensive, without dust, compressor and able to fit in my house unnoticed! October 30, 2006 6:16AM Jimmy: Loved it, some day I'll give it a shot!! Congrats! October 29, 2006 10:43AM Dwain Barefield: It's nice when they say I inspire them, it inspires me. --Lita Ford October 27, 2006 10:13AM Wade Faries: Sorry I'm not in UK. I'm going to LOOK around, not loo around. October 3, 2006 8:47PM Wade Faries: I had to stop in and loo around again. It's been 8 months since I left my last message. I'll look around now. October 3, 2006 8:43PM Russ Brechlin: Just wanted to say I enjoyed your sight very much. thanks for the journey, russ September 21, 2006 10:23AM John Anderson: Absolutely exquisite work. Your advice will be closely followed in any similar work I might get the opportunity to do in the future. Thank you for sharing it with us. john a September 18, 2006 7:13AM Strawberry Sparks: Enjoyed reading through your sight and absorbing some of the wisdom of yor observations. Hold steady. September 17, 2006 4:12PM Annette Greco: Hi Maura, I met you with my girlfriend and sister at the Staten Island County Fair this passed Saturday 9/9. You said write anytime. Well, I just finished looking at all the beautiful carvings you have done. You are simply "amazing" the talent that you have. Good Luck to you always! You will be hearing from us soon. Take good care and keep that talent flowing! Fond regards, Annette September 11, 2006 9:16AM mary d: your door panels are incredible-great work- you should be proud!!!! September 7, 2006 6:46PM Nick Rozak: I love what you did with your website. Nice Job. Keep on Carving. September 6, 2006 10:40AM Sharon Watkins: WOW!!! Love those door panels!! Your progress pictures are great, and you are doing an awesome job. I love relief. Wish I could do as well. Sharon Carvin' in Omaha September 5, 2006 3:50PM Ron Frost: Hi Nice to see your work. Great jobs. How long have you been carving? I just finished a half scale bust of the indian Black Hawk. He was from northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. My next one is to be a wolf bust howling and will stand next to him. Keep up the good work. Ron Frost Kersey, PA September 4, 2006 3:14PM NWA ABA: this is an intresting site August 17, 2006 3:32AM Bob Reid: Good Show August 14, 2006 4:23PM Bruce Yancey: Always good to see carving. I do releif carving for projects,restorations and architectural features. No full time carving, mostly cabinet building full time. July 28, 2006 12:30PM John Duffy: I am a novice wood carver.(16 months) In my quest for carving knowledge, I came upon your website.I thoroughly enjoyed your article on the state of wood carving...I have a thought about judging wood carvings...If the carver is pleased,it is a winner.Competitions are fine but, in the end,if it makes me or the recipient smile...it IS good... Happy Carving! July 26, 2006 8:21PM SamTheWoodCarver: Hello from the hills of north Arkansas. Its really nice to find people who love to carver as much as I do.. I am looking for a few carvings friends in my area, please feel free to e-mail me and lets start a friendship. SamTheWoodCarver@Yahoo.Com May 30, 2006 5:21PM Rob Diliberto: Hi Maura, Thanks so much for sharing your works of art. The detail in them is amazing. We proudly hand your spoon carving in Jack's room. See you in Cape May. May 19, 2006 9:06PM frankie: I could go on reading the infos on your site for ever...Way to go with your carvings , paintings, woodwork, etc,etc...too, you are a busy and gifted lady... Must be something to be in the New York area and be able to look at all the art and craft world around..I notice you have cottonwoods overhtere too ! Frankie, from NAWCA, Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada. I like to design, carve and paint totally funny pieces! May 3, 2006 2:58PM Ron H.: most the links on your homepage do not work so we can't see you wonderful work. makes us disapointed, please fix asp. April 22, 2006 1:41PM Pamela Homeyer Sullivan: I am looking for information and items for sale by Karl Spinnler of Germany I have one of his items and wanted to purchase more..... How do I look him Up ???? I purchased his carving during a christmas market in Mainz but I cannot seem to find more information on him or his work thanks Pamela April 7, 2006 9:39AM Tony Nesbitt: I am in Sydney, Australia and read your work via Chris Pye's newsletter. It is very informative and goes much deeper than the limited articles in magazines. I am a founding member of the Sydney Woodcarving Group which was formed around 12 years ago and has 70 members. We are mostly hobbyists with a handful of very serious carvers trying to break out of that mould and be accepted as sculptors/artists. Galleries here will not accept works in wood because their customers just don't assign any value to it. Wood is what is lying around on the ground and they think that anyone could carve it if they were interested enough to have a go at it. The sculture that sells is anything in bronze. Corporate or achitectural buyers believe they are short changing their clients if they don't buy sculptural art made of metal. The irony is that most of these works probably started out as wood. Although most carvers support our government's ban on the import of rainforest timbers, we do grieve the loss of mahogany and other beautifully figured stock. Of course our co-operation has really done nothing much to stem the rape of these forests and I am not sure if it is worse to see these logs burnt and chipped for newspaper rather than having just a miniscule proprotion of them turned into something of beauty that would have lasted for at least another hundred years. In countries like Japan where wood is a very scarce resource woodcarving is valued. Most of Australia's commercially successful woordcarvers ship their finished work straight off to this market. Both their talent and their medium (often Australian native timbers) are appreciated there. We are very short of teachers in this part of the world. I think our Aussie nature dictates that you only reluctantly hold yourself out as an expert at anything and it would be very presumptuous to expect to be paid for just showing someone what to do. Those that do teach are mostly from a European cultural background which is a good thing for us because they tend to be traditional in their approach to it. It will be interesting to see the effects of our multi-cultural society on the future of woodcarving in Australia. Perhaps that is the sleeping giant that will one day awake and give it the boost to prominance it deserves. Good luck with your future endeavours and thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. March 23, 2006 5:41PM CRaig Watson: Mantle is great Maura I wish I was able to be that good ...... now. March 21, 2006 10:15AM David Malcomson: I've been reading your book on-line. I found out about it through Chris Pye's newsletter. Thanks so much for making your book available to those of us who are just beginning. March 20, 2006 5:14PM Douglas Kupper: Very good discussion of what it means to be a woodcarver on several levels. Keep up the good work. March 20, 2006 10:24AM Jeffrey Simon: I look forward to reading what you have found. I am new to carving and am very excited by it. Thanks Jeff Simon March 19, 2006 6:28PM Jack: Maura you have a nice start on the mantel things are looking good. Keep up the good work. Jack March 19, 2006 4:55PM Sharon Watkins: You do such wonderful work. I do appreciate the work in progress on your mantel. It really helps to see how one starts and the progress in small steps. Keep it up and can't wait to see the final production!! March 19, 2006 5:54AM Rick: March 19, 2006 4:10AM DONALD MCGAHA: You certainly did a fine job putting all this information together. I have really enjoyed it. I have tried some woodcarving, nothing great, but I do enjoy scroll sawing more. Keep up the excellent work. D.L. Mcgaha March 18, 2006 7:03PM vickie macpherson: you go, girl !! March 18, 2006 5:31PM Wayne Hall: Enjoyed and learned from your site. March 18, 2006 4:24PM Ron Frost Kersey, PA: Great work. I love the whole thing. May just have to try one myself. Ron March 18, 2006 1:19PM Anna: Great job on your carvings, your relief work is amazing and definately inspiring to those of us(myself really!) who have not gone into that rhelm of carving yet! May I ask..how long have you been carving? I'm into my fourth year now and still learning what I can and cannot do! VERY addictive stuff this carving is,eh!The best thing about it is that everytime you get a slump you can look at the wonderful things other people are doing and get all inspired again! Thanks for sharing!!!!! March 7, 2006 5:51PM lazyj: liked all of your new projects very much as always keep up the good work!! March 7, 2006 12:19PM Wade Faries: After I finished reading your book, I just had to visit again. I really enjoyed wandering thru. I had to see what you have done since my last trip. I think you should do a hardcopy of your book. I has a lot to offer neophyte and experianced carvers. March 7, 2006 9:46AM Joe Hoffman: The Book is AWESOME. You are truly an inspiration. When I get anything noteworthy I will show you. March 6, 2006 7:09AM fanceepants: wow!! what a pleasure it has been to stop by and see your project all put together. I for one appreciate the time and hardwork , you put into supporting woodcarving this way. Nice Job.. linda in montana pocketknifewoodcarvings.com March 5, 2006 10:54PM David: Just starting oit and wanyed ti tjank you for letting us read yout e-book. Thabjs!!! January 23, 2006 6:15PM Francisco Castro: I really enjoyed your website! I love the history of wood carving page very much. As an archaeologist (currently in Alaska) I see plenty of evidence of not only the utilitarian purpose of carving wood, but also the artistic side as well. I have also just recently tried my hand at carving, and though my work is not at all great I have tons of fun working at it. January 20, 2006 9:12AM Judi Hickson: Maura: I've just spent a delightful several minutes reading your Introduction and Chapter One. I am looking forward to reading the others as I have time. You are talented in the area of writing. Keep it up!!! You've learned a whale-uv-a-lot in a few years and do have a knack for passing on your knowledge, but more importantly, your love of this artform which draws all us unlikely people together. Keep on, keepin' on. I am impressed with your website as well and the choices of music to accompany. I am glad I "clicked on!!!" THANX!! January 19, 2006 7:50PM Natalie: Maura you are such a talented and inspirational woman and i hope that you get all that you desire in life, you deserve it! To new Beginings 3 December 31, 2005 9:22PM ted gerhart: I think that your outreach is very well done. Congradulations December 31, 2005 12:07PM Bill Bauer: Hi Great carvings andf a very interesting book. Thanks Bill November 14, 2005 6:44AM Sheila Mansfield: Hi Maura, Nice work. Hope you are staying busy. Sheila October 27, 2005 5:39PM David A. Gillilan: Have already emailed your contact on bottom of page. In case you did not receive I have found very primative wood carvings of Early Man Est. 18000-20000years of age not sure have not had any carbon dating yet if you have any interest you can contact me email or preferred Ph# (740)274-9742Thank You David Gillilan August 31, 2005 9:08PM janet: Maura,Simply love your celtic knots and all the rest as well.Going to put you in my favorites.Wonderful works keep up the good carving. August 23, 2005 1:41PM Coyne Knight: I am enjoying your book-in-progress! I am a long retired, multi hobbied, part time wood carver. Thanks for sharing your insights. Coyne July 31, 2005 12:44PM bill: Yikes, Maura! I just read through your guestbook; it is a wonderful tribute to your art, and to your effort. Whether or not you ever sell another work, these tributes from your peers should give you inspiration to 'keep on carvin'! I especially enjoyed the entries from those whose names I recognized. Love. UB July 25, 2005 5:54PM Bill Scully: Your site, not to mention your art, is impressive. Keep writin' & keep carvin'. (We're paying attention here in PA.) Don't forget to tell your site visitors that you've had little formal training, & that should indicate there's hope for the rest of us poor wandering souls. July 25, 2005 5:37PM Kris Hotchkin: I have enjoyed reading the chapters that you have completed so far & look forward to the upcoming chapters.So far I think you have done a wonderful job explaing what woodcarving is today.I have been carving for fifteen years & now I am teaching & I have found some of the points in the chapters a value that I would like to pass on to my students.Keep up the wonerful job because I feel that there is going to be something of value to all who read The state of woodcarving. Thanks,Kris Hotchkin July 18, 2005 8:41AM austin cain: Very interesting book. Good luck with it. July 10, 2005 9:58AM Sandy Jahrling: Maura, I love your chapters so far. Your journey seems to parallel mine - seems a big physical or emotional trauma sends some of us to something warm and tangible and capable of being formed into something recognizable and pleasing. You seem to be capturing that feeling just right. I'm looking foreward to the rest. Sandy July 6, 2005 12:58PM Larry Odegard: Way to go Maura!!! Can't wait to see the completed book. It's fun to read what you have done and know that the "Bug" has bitten another with the same ferocity. Best of all things, I wish for you. Larry July 6, 2005 7:54AM Thad Hammett: Looks like things are on the way. Nice start keep it up. Thad July 6, 2005 7:02AM Ralph Scheffler: I enjoyed your biography in woodcarving and the fact that it was cronologically presented. Look forward to your conclusions and the successful business end of your carving world. Ralph July 5, 2005 9:34AM Bob baker: Very nice job, Maura!!! July 5, 2005 9:10AM Steve Schoolar: You have been busy putting out a lot of great work. Loved your ships. If you like, you can see some of my work at http://steveschoolar.tripod.com July 2, 2005 4:52PM Kenny_S: Great site, Enjoyed paging through your site. I really like the sailing ship. Thank you Ken June 28, 2005 3:17PM Judy: Hi Maura, Wandering around the web and found your great site. You are very talented and I hope to see your work in person someday. You've done a great job on this site and I feel as if I sort of know you. Keep up the great work! Judy June 17, 2005 10:32AM Fred Wright: Great Site and Nice Carvings! Your woodcarving project is very interesting and I will be coming back to see the rest of it! Good Luck! Fred Winder, Ga June 8, 2005 6:48PM Thomas Scully: Passion! Awesome stuff!! June 2, 2005 2:49PM Lola Nelson: Nice site. Check out my web page. www.lolasart.com June 1, 2005 7:19AM BIG DOG: Dang, girl, you sure are doing some great stuff! May 30, 2005 7:32AM Thad Hammett: Some nice pictures Thad May 29, 2005 5:31PM Uncle T.: Glorious! Love, Uncle T. J. May 5, 2005 8:32PM Elaine Scully: Your work is absolutely amazing. Great job on your website - love the music choices. The woodburning of your mother stopped me in my tracks. Thanks for sharing this with us. March 22, 2005 12:39PM Darrell: Great work and imagination go hand in hand. I know your work will get even better and I am anxious to see more. March 22, 2005 6:25AM Cathy Krumrei: Maura,,just simply breathtaking on the swag! What a beautiful piece to display-and I love the place you have it! WOW! Thanks for sharing! Krum March 20, 2005 10:32PM Circe Joines: Hi, Your entire site is terrific, all of your art work is outstanding. I am from upstate NY, miss it very much. CJ in Krum, Tx February 10, 2005 10:04PM Barb: IMPRESSIVE! Your wide range of talents boggles my mind. You should be doing this for a living! February 10, 2005 10:54AM Bill: great lookin work u are doin keep it up December 29, 2004 6:54PM kc5yoo: Very nice work on the Greyhounds. Our daughter has several "rescue" Greyhounds and your details are accurate. December 13, 2004 8:04PM Vic Thiedek: Maura, all of your work is beautiful, but the woodburning of your Mom shows the love you had for her. Wonderful! vic December 13, 2004 11:51AM Bill: great lookin work however the pics would be of a higher grade if u would use more lights on them to make the pics brighter December 12, 2004 10:10PM Bill T: great work u are doin and also a lot of good paintings. keep up the good work November 25, 2004 6:30PM Keith Lender: Very nice!! November 13, 2004 7:03AM Wade Faries: Hi maura, Thanks for letting me walk around in your studio. I was very impressed with the amount and quality of your work. Wade Faries November 9, 2004 8:35PM TonyErickson: Nice stuff! November 8, 2004 3:10PM Sharon Watkins: Loved your bark houses. Especially the leprechan house. Such great detail!! I am just starting to do bark houses. I have a lot to learn. Sharon November 8, 2004 3:52AM Robbin Wenzoski: Hi, your carvings are excellent! How long have you been carving? I am relatively new at it, only a couple of years so far, but viewing art like yours gives me inspiration. Please visit my site at www.geocities.com/aruba692003 & leave your opinions/comments Thanks, Robbin Wenzoski October 20, 2004 2:23AM Darrell: Wonderful work, sure is fun to see someone who started carving not long ago and took to it like a duck to the water. What's next? September 15, 2004 11:11AM Kathryn: Hey Maura, it's your cousin. I can't believe how great you are at this! Also, the wood burning was really really good. I also am an aspiring artist(ok, fashion designer) and therefore I have seen really great work and I think yours is definitely up there. I'd love for you to make me something but I'll wait until I get something going(i.e. a job) and then I'll commission you for a huge sign. love your work!! July 30, 2004 11:37AM Jerry Buerge: We are very proud to have you as a member of TWT. So nice to know that we have a real professional artist in our ranks! You give us something to strive for. THANKS July 10, 2004 5:04AM skincarp: nice web--good presentation--nice work,keep up the efforts, we can all enjoy the carvings you do---"skincarp" June 29, 2004 8:12PM Lenny C: Maura, Great work. I guess you are a member of the Queens Woodcarvers. I have been to a few of their meetings but I do not think I have met you there. I live in Brooklyn, and seem to have the same intrestes as you. I carve. I scroll, etc. Your scrollwork around the cabints is awsome. Great work. Would you like to share some ideas? The coffee is always hot and my wife cooks real good Italain food. Maybe you would like to come down and see the shop. I love to show it off. I just re-built it from the ground up. But thats a story for another time. you can email me at lennycen@yahoo.com or call 718-344-1981 Warm Regards, Lenny May 19, 2004 6:35PM Ann Reinfried: Great site, enjoyed all the pics. Jack Miller ask me to send info on the NorthEast Woodcarvers Roundup he did not give me your e-mail address. Contact me for information. March 28, 2004 1:44PM Jack Miller: Maura, you have done some very nice work. It looks like you are "hooked" on this wonderful hobby, as I am. Keep up the good work and I think your philosophy to continually try to improve will work well for you. Jack Miller March 25, 2004 8:53AM Krum: WOW! That is one beautiful piece you did for your rail! And enjoyed the other carvings. Great job! What a conversational piece. Thanks for sharing. Krum March 25, 2004 5:17AM Thad Hammett: Boy what a lot of carving real nice. Thad February 23, 2004 6:46PM Harold: Very nice! I enjoyed seeing you accomplishments. Keep up the GREAT work. Thank you. Harold/ohio February 23, 2004 2:00PM Gary Wightman: You are a very talented person. Enjoyed your site. Keep up the good work. Gary February 3, 2004 10:05AM CRaig: Maura. the medal is great !!!!! Dad should be proud of it.......... you also. January 19, 2004 2:16PM Katy: Maura-the Benedictine medal is really neat. I especially like the turning knob on the stand. It is obvious that you enjoy woodworking. Great work throughtout. Kate January 19, 2004 6:43AM RayMighells: You are living proof that practice makes perfect. You show courage in replicating the medal in such a small piece of stringy wood. Your woodworking skills will enhance your versitility. Imagine the carvable shapes you can make with your scroll saw. Happy Carving January 18, 2004 12:57PM Thad: Short look in a hurry.Thad December 30, 2003 7:03PM Tom: Great green men. Wow, are you prolific or what? Keep up the good work. December 30, 2003 8:03AM Angel: Hi Maura, I just took a look at your album.You did a nice job.You've tried all types of carving which do you prefer in the round or relief. Angel September 30, 2003 6:06AM woodbutcher Jan: Great job on your green man Maura Leaves are VERY good and the staunch expression on the face is very wel done Thanks for sharing September 30, 2003 5:34AM Paul R. anderson: Congratulations on your fine work. You have quite a variety of which shows you arn't afraid to try different types of carving. I'm antious to see your next project. Keep the chips flying. Enthusiastically, Paul R. Anderson, De Forest, WI June 29, 2003 7:43PM WARREN GATWOOD: whiteknight send me some mail so I can get your email address thank June 25, 2003 4:12PM WARREN GATWOOD: Hi whiteknight718 Enjoyed seeing your painting liked your lighthouses will come back later to see more of your work keep up the good work.I will send you an some mail to let you know where to see some of my work I paint and carve,have a great day June 25, 2003 4:06PM Trudy Ginest: Nice work. enjoyed the stroll thru your albums. Trudy June 25, 2003 1:19PM Joe Sauer: Nice work maura. I like your scotsman and the gnome. The no parking sign is also real neat. Keep up the good work. June 24, 2003 3:02PM Dave T: Some very good carvings especially if you are new to this. Don't know what P town is but sure looks beautiful. Keep it up! June 24, 2003 10:59AM John Simpson: Love your woodburning, Maura. the Orential scene is great. June 24, 2003 10:44AM Jimmy B.: Maura, Nice work on the carvings and also on the paintings. See what a little practice will do. Strive for perfection but accept what happens. January 27, 2003 1:30PM Katy: Enjoyed looking through your albums. I especially liked the painting with the snow scene. Nice work throughout! January 27, 2003 5:56AM Rick J: Great Work!! January 26, 2003 1:44PM DickC: Good stuff Maura, I see that you have a sign to reserve your parking space . The cabinet turned out real well & loved your guys. January 26, 2003 9:54AM chipperal: nice work Maura July 25, 2002 1:59AM Mike: I gnomenate that carving! As for the ducks and the snake, that's not sick, that's nature. I guess - not being able to see it. July 24, 2002 7:31PM Dick: I like the gnome, I've done a few but not as well. "Atta Boy = Girl". Dick Carter July 24, 2002 1:59PM Beth: Hi, Maura, Nice job with the parrot. The ducks blew me away. They are soooo tiny. Pine is hard to carve for me because it spinters so much. Good work. July 21, 2002 7:57AM