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Terri
08-26-2007, 08:18 PM
Thought I would post a few progress pics of Ian's newest project (to keep him on his toes and get it finished!)

http://www.backyardpuddle.com/images/august2007/images/stone-koi-carving_01.jpg

http://www.backyardpuddle.com/images/august2007/images/stone-koi-carving_02.jpg

I tell you, he's got the patience of a saint,.. I couldn't sit and grind away like he does :grin:

Koidaddy
08-26-2007, 08:22 PM
Awesome!!
:grin:

marla
08-26-2007, 11:22 PM
That is spectacular, are the red colorings in the stone? if so he did a great job with placing it the way he did.

Peg
08-27-2007, 02:12 AM
OMG That is too cool. Tell Ian I love it. Oh and by the way when can he start on mine. :grin:

Jackie Ramo
08-27-2007, 10:28 AM
quite wonderful. Granite is a hard taskmaster and that sure looks like granite.

carcha koi
08-27-2007, 02:50 PM
I KNOW A GREAT SPOT FOR THAT. ABOUT 45 MINUTES NORTH :lol:
VERY NICE

Terri
10-03-2007, 09:54 PM
'tis done...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r256/TJcanada/stone-koi-carving-003.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r256/TJcanada/stone-koi-carving-002.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r256/TJcanada/stone-koi-carving-001.jpg

I like it,.. a lot.

So now he's thinking bigger scale http://backyardpuddle.com/forum/images/smilies/82.gif who's got some BIG rocks :clap::HAHA: Ian wants a rock with a black and white pattern.. like a shiro utsuri http://backyardpuddle.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif

marla
10-03-2007, 11:37 PM
Terri, that is just awsome, how big is this one?? Maybe he should carve faster and start selling. Truely fantastic, the eyes really make it come to life!!

Jackie Ramo
10-04-2007, 01:11 AM
A man of many talents. I like it a lot!!! Wonder if I can get Smith to give it a try.

Peg
10-04-2007, 04:12 AM
very nice Terri. Ian has done a great job. How big a rock are we talking. Lots up here. I'll have a look and see if I can find some. :frisbee: I'll bring them down on the 14th when we come. :lol:
Peg

clm
10-06-2007, 08:27 PM
I think it's beautiful. I love granite. He did a remarkable job on the fish, so life like.

Cindy