om carving

I have started a new carving of an om symbol, this has been inspired by my yoga practice and time spent at the yoga ashram at mangrove mountain this year. The timber is basswood which I've not used before, it cuts like butter as they say, has no features to speak of, so is great for a carving that will be painted and the om gold leafed. Well that's the plan stan at this stage.........here's how it looks in process. It's lovely carving in the garden studio looking out at the garden, singing along to some kirtan beats..........