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Jen's 'Tree of Life' Takes Root!!

Ceri Shaw » Blog » » Jen's 'Tree of Life' Takes Root!!
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By: Ceri Shaw
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Reproduced with kind permission from David Western's Portland Lovespoon Blog
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I'm underway on the 'Tree of Life' section of our West Coast Eisteddfod lovespoon. This beautiful design was graciously given to us for use on this year's spoon by the extraordinary Celtic artist, Jen Delyth. It's always been a particular favourite of mine, so getting the chance to carve it is very exciting. As you can see, it's early days yet, but it is starting to take shape and I'm getting an idea of how it will look when I'm done. I will most likely leave each root and branch slightly 'textured' rather than going for the very smooth effect which Laura has achieved on her section of the spoon (the part which is slightly darker in colour). I'm hoping that by leaving it a bit textured, it will separate the intense knotwork sections and make each easier to 'read'. Of course, its always possible that my idea won't work out and so it will be one of those last minute decisions whether or not to sand them smooth after all!!

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I've also started roughing out the maple leaves, the stars and our little Welsh dragon. The cherry we are using has some really lovely grain which I think will accentuate the leaves very nicely! Unfortunately, there is an odd bit grain running through the dragon's body which might give me a bit of a challenge. Nothing that some aggressive cuts and maybe a dab or two of crazy glue won't take care of though!!
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There's a LOT of scroll sawing in this year's design...it always seems much simpler and straightforward on paper...so I'm just plugging a way a segment at a time. Things are pretty tight on this one, and I'm finding that it is easy to get 'off course' if the old attention wanders a bit. So short but intense bursts of sawing activity will be the order of the day for the next little while!
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  • So here's where things stand at the moment! With time flying by at what seems an accelerated rate this year, it feels like I am up against the wall a bit. I'm hoping a few long sessions this week will help me to get back in control of the time and have the spoon in the post for Portland on time.
  • This year's spoon is going to be an ABSOLUTE CRACKER!!! With contributions from 4 artists, the West Coast Eisteddfod lovespoon is definitely our most complicated and elegant effort yet! If you haven't donated a buck or two to the Eisteddfod, don't delay!!! October 13 will be here in a flash and that is the time when someone lucky is going to win it!!
  • There's a LOT of artistic, design and craft skill in this piece and it could be yours for just one dollar!! Every dollar you donate to the Eisteddfod equals one chance to win....and somebody is going to be that one!!!
  • Please help us to help the West Coast Eisteddfod grow and flourish!

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Ceri Shaw
10/05/12 05:33:02AM @ceri-shaw:

Another $50 came in today....Gaabi is posting in a few minutes. The new Lovespoon blog will explain all


Ceri Shaw
09/30/12 11:35:03PM @ceri-shaw:

Another 50 dollars came in today. $100 total in response to this blog post so far. That means we are just $200 short of our projected expenses total. All contributions appreciated, great and small. Every dollar you donate gives you one ticket in the draw. Only 2 weeks to go!!! Roll up, roll up

( To buy tickets for the Lovespoon draw and support the West Coast Eisteddfod just click the 'Donate' button in the right hand column on this page ...diolch )
Ceri Shaw
09/30/12 08:07:10PM @ceri-shaw:

A thousand diolchs to all our latest donors. Another 50 dollars came in overnight. This means that we are just $250 short of meeting our total event expenses in advance this year . The Lovespoon draw has raised $1050 so far . Just two weeks to go

Go to the Donate button in the right hand column on this page for a chance to win this unique work of art ( $1 = 1 ticket ) The draw will take place live at the West Coast Eisteddfod on October 13th ( for event tickets click on the links at the top of this page )
Gaynor Madoc Leonard
09/30/12 11:01:01AM @gaynor-madoc-leonard:

You've got a few more $$ coming through although I'm sorry I can't make up the shortfall (blydi lottery didn't come up with my 19 million after all!). The spoon is an extraordinary work of art, so beautiful.
Ceri Shaw
09/30/12 01:31:08AM @ceri-shaw:

"Read my lips: "I couldpossibly be persuaded to . . . "

Well what can I say...the figures are down below. We could use the money. For all that we are in a stronger position this year than we were in previous years there are always last minute expenses that bugger up the finest of calculations. AND don't forget every dollar you donate gives you one chance in the Lovespoon draw. No pressure....the offer is deeply appreciated. Let us know whatever you decide brawd :)
Ceri Shaw
09/30/12 01:20:36AM @ceri-shaw:

In terms of targets etc I am currently about $300 short of meeting all expenses upfront. That is net of any ticket receipts, catering revenue, book sales and further Lovespoon ticket sales on the WCE/Wordstock weekend. Given that we clear expenses, surplus revenue will be available for a number of new and exciting projects that we plan to launch at the WCE and in the months ahead.

Hows that for financial transparency


Ceri Shaw
09/30/12 01:13:32AM @ceri-shaw:

I estimate at least $900 so far. Mind you....you can earn a permanent place on my Christmas card list for a lot less than that

Correction $1000 +...just had a quick butchers at PayPal receipt archives.
Ceri Shaw
09/30/12 01:11:19AM @ceri-shaw:

Errrrm...are you sure you want to make a matching donation ??? Tell you what....if you did you'd be on my Christmas card list for ever more