Purse for my mom

[Stetson912]

Nice. The thing with decorative cuts is that it is more a personal preference kinda thing. Some people like to balance it out, some like a lot of cuts, and I've seen very nice work that didn't use them at all, not that the artist couldn't do it, just that he preferred not to. 

There are many styles and approaches to them, you just have to do what you like and make them your own. It's only too much if you think it is. I think your approach is more along the traditional route, and nothing wrong there. 

[Rolandranch]

26 minutes ago, Stetson912 said:

Nice. The thing with decorative cuts is that it is more a personal preference kinda thing. Some people like to balance it out, some like a lot of cuts, and I've seen very nice work that didn't use them at all, not that the artist couldn't do it, just that he preferred not to. 

There are many styles and approaches to them, you just have to do what you like and make them your own. It's only too much if you think it is. I think your approach is more along the traditional route, and nothing wrong there. 

Thank you. That is helpful. I think in the future, I will do fewer cuts. (Part of the reason I did a lot of cuts was because I was having so much fun and I guess I got a little carried away. lol!)

[Stetson912]

Haha yeah. It's easy to get lost in it. 

[plinkercases]

A good gift from a good son! Well done. I think the cuts are OK over all but lighter maybe (not less) on the vines and ferns.

[Rolandranch]

1 hour ago, plinkercases said:

A good gift from a good son! Well done. I think the cuts are OK over all but lighter maybe (not less) on the vines and ferns.

Thank you! I see what you mean. I think I will go lighter and maybe longer next time.

[Vikefan]

Man', that is one awesome purse!  She will definitely love it! 

Congrats on an awesome purse.

 

Vikefan

[Rolandranch]

7 hours ago, Vikefan said:

Man', that is one awesome purse!  She will definitely love it! 

Congrats on an awesome purse.

 

Vikefan

Thanks! She loves it! 

[Sofaspud]

Good job.  I really like your decorative cuts.  I struggle with mine. Keep up the great work.

[Rolandranch]

1 hour ago, Sofaspud said:

Good job.  I really like your decorative cuts.  I struggle with mine. Keep up the great work.

Thank you!

[Jetdoctorbox]

Your mom is just going to love this purse!  I just started carving/tooling a bit myself, and I must say your work has inspired me really start getting serious.  Excellent job!