Tuesday, January 31, 2006

Welcome to my Studio!


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Originally uploaded by donvalencia.
Some of you have asked to see my carving Studio and some of the pieces I have been working on. While I have only been carving marble for about 6 months, I am having having an amazing time learning. I have added a few links for equipment sites I like, studios and inspiration. Enjoy your visit and leave me a post if you feel so moved.

Whidbey Moon Snail Finished


Whidbey Moon Snail Finished
Originally uploaded by donvalencia.

Woman in Prayer Finished


Woman in Prayer Finished
Originally uploaded by donvalencia.

Heather's Anniversary Angel Finished

Snake Finished


Snake Finished
Originally uploaded by donvalencia.

Whidbey Crab


Whidbey Crab 2
Originally uploaded by donvalencia.

Moon Snail on Whidbey


Moon Snail 2
Originally uploaded by donvalencia.

Heather's Anniversary Angel


Heather's Angel1
Originally uploaded by donvalencia.

Heather's Anniversary Angel Resting


Heather's Angel 2
Originally uploaded by donvalencia.

Snake in Progress


Snake 4
Originally uploaded by donvalencia.

Snake Resting


Snake1
Originally uploaded by donvalencia.

Snake Hammering


Snake 5
Originally uploaded by donvalencia.

Woman in Prayer Resting


Woman in Prayer 1
Originally uploaded by donvalencia.

Woman in Prayer Final Touches


Woman in Prayer 3
Originally uploaded by donvalencia.

Wandafuca


Wandafuca 3
Originally uploaded by donvalencia.

Woman in Prayer


Woman in Prayer 4
Originally uploaded by donvalencia.

Wet Wandafuca


Wandafuca 9
Originally uploaded by donvalencia.

Wandafuca Resting


Wandafuca 5
Originally uploaded by donvalencia.

Wandfuca Reflection


Wandfuca6 6
Originally uploaded by donvalencia.

Monday, January 30, 2006

Sanding Wandafuca


Wandafuca 7
Originally uploaded by donvalencia.

Sunday, January 29, 2006

Sanding Area


Sanding Area
Originally uploaded by donvalencia.

Grinders and Files


Grinders and Files
Originally uploaded by donvalencia.

Pneumatic carving Hammer


Pneumatic carving Hammer
Originally uploaded by donvalencia.

Studio Tools


Studio Tools 1
Originally uploaded by donvalencia.

Carving area with Ventilation


Carving area with Ventilation
Originally uploaded by donvalencia.

Carving Studio 1


Carving Studio 1
Originally uploaded by donvalencia.
This is the New Studio prior to staining. The inside is about 9 x 12. I installed a sink and ventilation with lots of Halogen light.

Saturday, January 28, 2006

Studio Office 4


Studio Office 4
Originally uploaded by donvalencia.
This is my office on the 3rd floor of our house in Seattle. The dust was so bad from my carving I finall;y decided to build a studio beyond the swinging doors.

Studio Office 3


Studio Office 3
Originally uploaded by donvalencia.
Another view of the Office