I was inspired today by Dan’s post on the beautiful wooden door he made out of a piece of wood he found at a wood working show. Back many years ago, I discovered I had a passion for wood, and carving, A friend was an excellent carver, he would carve something out of pieces of wood he would find, it was inspiring that he could bring the wood to life. To my surprise I’ve since learned that he no longer has a passion for the craft. But the love of the craft for me has lived on.
The love of wood has stayed with me over the years, whenever I travel I look for exotic or different kinds of wood … I’m totally fascinated by what nature does on her own with the never ending displays she puts on with the trees, their form, the way the bark can take on a life of its own, how the elements bend and shape the landscape… and doors are part of that passion. Wooden doors. I found the door you see above on one of my travels.. I wanted to bring it home, sand it down and carve it. I had no way of getting it home, I no longer had my truck. By the time it would take me to find a way to transport it, and find my way back to the location where the door was… it was a dream.. I kept the picture.. “in case”
Dan I’m green with envy you got to work with that piece of wood. I love the smell of the wood when we work on it. In fact, after I finish this little blog, I’m going to go in search of my tools. I still have a couple of pieces I bought many moons ago in a small village when I searched out exotic woods for my friend to carve. Funny I never wanted to let them go.. I just moved them from one storage place to another, always in my “office/studio”
Your door has reopened one for me… That is what doors are all about… can you see how beautiful that door would have been had it had some love and attention.
To see Dan’s work of art, please visit his site, and take the opportunity to visit all the other doors that will be showcased today from all over..https://nofacilities.com/2024/11/14/one-door-one-doorway/
Enjoy exploring the many different doors/ doorways and architecture that will be featured …
Till soon everyone!
Oyashikiri
found wood and mixed media (apoxie sculpt)
dymoonblog 
Comments on: "Doors – wood" (9)
I love your little sculpture at the end! I, too, have done some wood carving and still have my tools. I was looking through some classes online and saw one for mask carving. What a great idea, I thought. I should start a project like that for the winter. I hope you find a project, too.
ohhh let us know if you decide to do it!!
Fab
good morning Sheree
Good afternoon to you
I love that sculptural scene at the bottom. I am thrilled to help awaken this spirit within you. I think it would get to you eventually anyway – it’s why you kept the wood. I have many such pieces in my shop. One which is moving forward on the agenda is a piece that wants to be a clock. We’ll see how long that one takes.
Enjoy the carving, and please share the results.
Waves Good Morning… thank YOU… I can be happy walking into a big home depot and soaking in the smell of the wood especially if they have just custom cut something. or a lumber yard!!! and thank you .. my little sculpture meant a lot to me…
It’s nice that the love of the craft has been passed on to you. Sometimes a door just needs a little bit of attention and love. 😊
yes, I agree, good morning!!