Here is another carving I am working on for a gal at work.  She is Puerto Rican and always stops by my office to give me a short spanish lesson.  I will be retiring in July and she asked if I would carve her a little figure to keep in her office to remind her of me - how sweet!  Anyway I decided to do something more than a little figure - so I am doing The Lords Prayer - but in Spanish.

 

Here is the progress thus far - the wheat on the sides are burnt and shaded, but I covered them with masking tape to protect them while I carve the rest of the piece.

 

Will post again once complete.

 

That's a beautiful gift. You will not be forgotten.

This is a wonderful gesture on your part and what a neat way you became familiar with eachother. Nice story Irish, and thanks so much for sharing. You are why woodworkers have a good reputation around society, giving and thoughtful, thanks.

15 hours ago, John Morris said:

This is a wonderful gesture on your part and what a neat way you became familiar with eachother. Nice story Irish, and thanks so much for sharing. You are why woodworkers have a good reputation around society, giving and thoughtful, thanks.

What he said Irish.  Cannot say it any better.  Very nice gift.

Completed the carving, plan on giving to the gal tomorrow at work - will try to get a picture with her as well

 

Beautiful work. She'll be ecstatic. Looking forward to those pictures.

Gave Irmarys her carving today - she was shocked, amazed, happy, excited and a whole bunch of other adjectives.  It felt so good watching her expressions - even the tears of appreciation!

 

 

She's a happy gal. As she should be. Thanks for the picture, Irish.