Now I know that I don't need to devlope the patterns myself most of them are here.

great stuff I just bought a compucarve and am ready to have fun

Your carvings are truly a work of art.

Especially like your trout carvings, thank you for sharing. I'm about to purchase a carvewright as well and have enjoyed reading every ones forum. A little nervous after reading so much of the negative responses. Happy carving! Gary

Love your painting on the trout! Did you mix dye with clear laquer? The clobby, heavy paint look is what is keeping me from finishing several carved signs that would be ruined with regular paint. You have achieved the look I so desire. Web site is great. The other pieces in your gallery and the progress in your work gives us all courage and faith to keep improving. I also enjoy the forum. Keep up the great work? G.P.