Garrett McCormack Posted April 4, 2005 Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 Janel, Jim, and Don: I thank you for putting this place together! My name is Garrett McCormack. Currently I live selling antiques and collectible books, but what I would really like to do is carve netsuke and forge Japanese swords. So I suppose its a good thing that I am only 22, since I can't really think of two more challenging endeavors! I have studied netsuke for years, and was privileged enough to meet both Jim Kelso and Janel Jacobson, along with many other incredible carvers (such as Mr. Hallam, and the late Guy Shaw), at the 1998 (I think..) Chicago International Netsuke Society convention. I was captivated by their work then and have remained so. So far my own 3D work has been tentative and exploratory. I have been playing with antler, soapstone, alabaster, various woods native to my home here in Florida, and other things, but only in the last 6 months have I become somewhat serious. Maybe I shall post some photos of my work later. Thanks again for creating a place where I can communicate with many of my favorite artists, from around the world. It is a great gift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted April 4, 2005 Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 I am very pleased to see you here, Garrett! May your journey be long and interesting. Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Hi Garrett, Nice to hear from you and have you on board. We'll look forward to seeing your work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett McCormack Posted April 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 Thanks, I am working on an alabaster piece now, I'll be sure to take some pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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