CARVIN DONS LATEST GEM

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Agreed! His is one awesome guy. He aint to bad a carver either!
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Only just got round to looking at this forum. Whittling and carving is not such a big thing over here, at least not in this format. I don't know Don, but all I can say is "Respect"!!!
Gino, I can see why you love this carving and enjoy it so much. Wonderful piece of art indeed!
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Great carving work, Don! You're a great painter too! ::tu:: That is talent. ::nod::
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You know it looks an awful lot like me Gino. ::nod::
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Don,

What an awesome piece. ::nod:: ::tu:: Well done.

Congrats, Gino. I know you're proud to own that.
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Danged if'n he don't look a li'l like you Perry! :lol:

Don's work is incredible! The way he keeps his cuts loose but still has detail in just the right places, especially in the painting. Check out the eyes!

Awesome work, Don! ::handshake::
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I got one of Don's masterpieces for my Dad's birthday. I don't know if I've shared these pics or not, but my Dad is rightfully proud of it.
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Hey Blue, when I try to look at the pic it tells me the attachment doesn't exist anymore? Could you please re-post, as I'd love to see it - I have only recently discovered Don's work but am totally fascinated!
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oops! :oops:
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Nice one Blue! Don is awesome and I know your dad will love it, I know I love mine. ;)


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Seeing Don's work always brings a smile to my face.
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He is very talented and a awesome guy as well!
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Thanks Blue, that is awesome! One of these days.....
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Don's work is some of the best I have saw.I'm sure anyone "including me"would love to own one of his works.I do a little whittling, and I have a good idea of how much time and work that it takes to git a peace like that..I sure would like to have a chance to buy one of his pieces also.Don is the man win it comes to carving.
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I was reading the "whittler" thread and Carvin Don came to mind so I thought I would pull up this old thread so some of the newer members could see our beloved fellow members work, he is awesome!!!
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Awesome work!
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Where'd he go that guy used to post quit a bit--
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PigSticker wrote:Where'd he go that guy used to post quit a bit--

He made 3 posts yesterday....
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orvet wrote:
PigSticker wrote:Where'd he go that guy used to post quit a bit--

He made 3 posts yesterday....
Well guess I need to quit lookin at all the pictures & start reading
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Well daggone I have learned something new today. I always thought whittling was sitting around cutting on a stick. Out of curiosity I decided to venture into a different area of AAPK to take a look around and look what I found.

I have never seen more impressive work and am at awe of such quality craftsmanship. Anyone would be proud to own such a fine piece of art.

Carvin Don my hat off to you with great respect ::tu::
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I wonder what smokepole is up to. He hasn't been around for almost a year.
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jerryd6818 wrote:I wonder what smokepole is up to. He hasn't been around for almost a year.
I was wondering that myself.
I know Willem guides for big game hunts and that keeps him pretty certain times of the year.
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