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Bill Carlson

@billecarlson.bsky.social

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MN native moved to AZ. Retired 2014 from BNSF. Wood carver and musician.

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Bill Carlson @billecarlson.bsky.social · Apr 26

I carved a Guernsey cow for my 12 year old granddaughter. She milked her first cow this spring.

Basswood
Leather tail
Acrylic paint

#carving
#woodcarving

Bill Carlson @billecarlson.bsky.social · 4h

I carved this Barn Owl from basswood, detailed with pyrography, and painted with acrylics.

#woodcarving
#birds
#carvers

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Bill Carlson @billecarlson.bsky.social · Aug 10

Understood. Later, OK?

Bill Carlson @billecarlson.bsky.social · Aug 10

Now, I am truly honored to have received such high praise for my work. I don't watch much TV, but I am aware of your fine work in "The Royals". Going forth, you can rest assured that I'll be looking into more of your work.

Bill Carlson @billecarlson.bsky.social · Aug 10

It's a hobby mostly, but I have sold a few items by way of commissioned work. Thank you for your kind words, by the way. Tell me about your talents and/or hobbies.

Bill Carlson @billecarlson.bsky.social · Aug 10

I carved them from Basswood , detailed them with pyrography, and painted them with acrylic paint.

Bill Carlson @billecarlson.bsky.social · Aug 10

Sorry. MINNESOTA, USA and now Arizona, USA

Bill Carlson @billecarlson.bsky.social · Aug 10

Thank you Brett

Bill Carlson @billecarlson.bsky.social · Aug 10

Originally MN, now retired in AZ

Bill Carlson @billecarlson.bsky.social · Aug 10

Thank you Elizabeth

Bill Carlson @billecarlson.bsky.social · Aug 10

Thank you John

Bill Carlson @billecarlson.bsky.social · Aug 9

My American Kestrel from basswood and acrylic paint.
#Woodcarving, #Birds, #Woodart

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Bill Carlson @billecarlson.bsky.social · Apr 26

I carved a Guernsey cow for my 12 year old granddaughter. She milked her first cow this spring.

Basswood
Leather tail
Acrylic paint

#carving
#woodcarving

Bill Carlson @billecarlson.bsky.social · Apr 14

For my grandson Henrik in MO, I carved a bullfrog. He has been actively catching bullfrogs in his young life and cooking frog legs. I made this as a gift for him as a reminder of my appreciation for his hobby.

#woodcarving
#woodcarvers
#carving

Bullfrog carved of baswood and painted with acrylics.

My carving of a bullfrog for my grandson Herik. Basswood and acrylic paint.

Bill Carlson @billecarlson.bsky.social · Apr 11

This is from 10 years ago. I carved "little Bailey " for my niece in Germany. The late Senior Bailey will be forever missed.
#woodcarving
#carvers
#woodcarvers

Bailey and his little wooden look- alike.

Bill Carlson @billecarlson.bsky.social · Apr 9

After a trip to Hawaii, my wife requested a sea turtle carving.
Basswood, power carve, knife detail, and acrylic paint. (2023)

#Woodcarver
#Woodcarvers

Top view of carved and painted sea turtle.

Front view of painted sea turtle. Carved from basswood and painted with acrylics.

Bill Carlson @billecarlson.bsky.social · Apr 7

The eyes, it's those eyes !! Nice shot, Remy. I hope you can follow their growth until they strike out on their own.

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Bill Carlson @billecarlson.bsky.social · Apr 7

Very nice photos. This could be one of my next carving projects. Thanks for sharing and good eye, by the way.

Bill Carlson @billecarlson.bsky.social · Mar 25

I carved this Cactus Wren from basswood with pyrography detailing and acrylic paint. It's the Arizona state bird.
#birds!
#woodcarving

A wood carved Cactus Wren sitting on top a Cactus.

Bill Carlson @billecarlson.bsky.social · Mar 21

There are so many distractions that it's difficult to put a finger on what the big issue should be. It's like a cluster bomb.

Bill Carlson @billecarlson.bsky.social · Mar 13

My daughter commissioned me to carve a common loon with two babies as a memory of her former life in MN.
Basswood
Pyrography detail
Acrylic paint

#Woodcarving
#Birds

Basswood carved common loon with babies.

Basswood carved common loon with 2 babies on it's back

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Bill Carlson @billecarlson.bsky.social · Mar 1

My southwest Native American themed chess set. I power carved this set using basswood, pyrography, and acrylic paint.

Basswood carved Native American themed chess set.

Native American themed chess set.
The rooks are Adobe homes , knights are painted ponies, and bishops are Kokopelli.

King and Qween pieces are represented by a Kachina Chief and Kachina Crow Mother, respectively.

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Bill Carlson @billecarlson.bsky.social · Mar 1

My southwest Native American themed chess set. I power carved this set using basswood, pyrography, and acrylic paint.

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Bill Carlson @billecarlson.bsky.social · Feb 25

A couple of my favorite predators. A Great Horned Owl and an American Kestrel. Carved from basswood, detailed with pyrography, painted with acrylics. The owl and the falcon.

Great Horned Owl carved from basswood by Bill Carlson.

An American Kestrel carved from basswood, detailed by pyrography and painted with acrylics. By Bill Carlson.

Bill Carlson @billecarlson.bsky.social · Feb 13

I'd like to be added to #addbirder

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Bill Carlson @billecarlson.bsky.social · Feb 12

I've completed my carving of a Cooper's Hawk
Wood is basswood
Power carved with pyrography detailing and acrylic paint. Mounted on a slab of live edge basswood.
#birdart
#woodcarving
#bird
#birdartist

Half scale Cooper's Hawk carved from basswood.