New to the site.

[Andy Johnson]

I found this site a few days ago, while looking for Workbench ideas. Been carving for about 6 years now, Mostly Tiki/Polynesian type art. I really like New Zeland/Maori art. I have also carved some signage and other stuff.

Samples

Maori Panel 20" x 30"
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/aaj777/carving/Maori41.jpg

Carved a lot of So Pacific weapons (Clubs) These are door pulls for the Trader Vics restaurant in Los Angeles. 12" x 36"
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/aaj777/carving/Sali40.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/aaj777/carving/Sali42.jpg

Austral Island paddle. 50" x 15"
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/aaj777/carving/Austral18.jpghttp://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/aaj777/carving/Austral19.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/aaj777/carving/Austral21.jpghttp://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/aaj777/carving/Austral22.jpg

Another Maori Piece. 18" x 10"
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/aaj777/carving/Maori18.jpg

Cula Cula club from Fiji 13" x 36"
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/aaj777/carving/Kini17.jpghttp://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/aaj777/carving/Kini15.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/aaj777/carving/Kini13.jpg

And many more, need to find the pics though?

Hope you guys enjoy other peoples work as much as I enjoy looking at yours.

[John Timberlake]

Welcome. I love the art carving. You will find that people on this site are friendly and willing to share info.

[doris fiebig]

hello andy welcome to the site. you have some very nice carvings, i like looking new zealand style carvings, and yours are no exception. they speak of tons of patience you have, to cut all the many repeating patterns. this is to me very difficult, as a small glitch shows up so quickly in regular patterns. yours are wonderful. thank you for sharing.

[randall rosenthal]

very nice!!

[Jeff Hamilton Jr.]

Wow.

You are incredibly talented.

[Chuck Nickerson]

Andy-

1) Beautiful work! I love the Polynesian styles. (See #2.)

2) Are you by any chance in the L.A. area? I arrange speakers for the San Fernando Valley Woodworkers, and would like to schedule someone with your talents.