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Ninth Wave Designs

The creative work of Lisa Laughy

Tag: Honduran mahogany

— Wood Carving, Wood Carving Process —

Sciath Fia Bairr: Stag Shield

March 25, 2019

In 2017 I spent several months working on a carving of a stag wreathed in runes. It was inspired in part by a painting I did several years ago called Crainn na hÉireann: The Trees of Ireland  which can be seen on the Paintings gallery page. That painting itself was inspired by a poem from the… Read More Sciath Fia Bairr: Stag Shield

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Tower and Stars: Carving A Family Shield

March 2, 2019

I recently completed a commissioned carving of a large shield with a family emblem consisting of a tower with three stars. It is one of the larger sized commissions I have done, measuring 19″ wide by 25″ high and 2″ inches thick – carved from a single piece of old growth Honduran mahogany. I purchased… Read More Tower and Stars: Carving A Family Shield

— Wood Carving, Wood Carving Process —

Elemental Celtic Cross

November 27, 2017

Earlier this year I completed a carving in mahogany wood of an equal-armed Celtic cross – photos of the carving process are shown in the gallery below. This project brought me back to my roots in traditional Celtic design when my creative work was exclusively painting on paper – you can see a gallery of… Read More Elemental Celtic Cross

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Leaping Fox Carving Study: Demonstration Videos

September 30, 2017

I created three videos to demonstrate the carving and painting process involved in the making of the Leaping Fox carving study. These brief videos show the tools and process I used to created this small carving. This is a follow-up to my earlier post – you can see more photos and information about this project… Read More Leaping Fox Carving Study: Demonstration Videos

— Wood Carving —

Leaping Fox Carving Study

September 25, 2017

Earlier this summer I completed a small carving as a study for a larger project I hope to work on sometime over the winter – a red fox captured mid-leap, about to pounce on its prey.  I created this smaller version as a way to test the idea I had for the painted finish –… Read More Leaping Fox Carving Study

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Living With Craft 2017

August 3, 2017

I have some of my woodcarving work on display again this year at the Annual Craftmen’s Fair at the Mount Sunapee Resort, sponsored by of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. The Fair opens on Saturday, August 5th and runs through Sunday, August 13th. As part of the Fair, a special exhibit is being held… Read More Living With Craft 2017

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Flow Back: The Return of the Atlantic Salmon

November 10, 2016

I recently completed a carving called Flow Back, inspired by the return of the wild Atlantic salmon to the Connecticut River. I read (this article) about how, against all odds, several salmon had returned to spawn last November after an absence of 200 years, even after a decades-long effort to return the fish to the… Read More Flow Back: The Return of the Atlantic Salmon

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Viking Dragon Guardian

August 21, 2016

The Viking Dragon Guardian wood carving is now available for sale in the Ninth Wave Designs Etsy store. Hand carved in beautiful mahogany wood, I completed this carving last winter and am now making it available for sale. This carving is inspired by the art and style of the Viking Age – I created this… Read More Viking Dragon Guardian

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Triple Raven Tele-Style Guitar Update

July 29, 2016

I am very pleased to share this picture of the front and back of the fully assembled Triple Raven Tele-style guitar. It is so exciting for me to see the finished product, to be able to see my carving transformed into this wonderful completed electric guitar. My part in this project involved carving and finishing… Read More Triple Raven Tele-Style Guitar Update

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Triple Raven Tele-Style Guitar Carving Update

October 10, 2015

I recently completed the carving process of the Triple Raven Tele-style guitar body, shown above. I will spend a few more hours cleaning up around the component routs and giving the whole thing a final touch up, but it is otherwise complete. I am looking forward to sealing this carving with an oil and wax… Read More Triple Raven Tele-Style Guitar Carving Update

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  • A throwback to the summer with this embellished deer skull. #ninthwavedesigns #deerskull #spiral #ogham
    by ninthwavedesigns 3 weeks ago
    A throwback to the summer with this embellished deer skull.  #ninthwavedesigns   #deerskull   #spiral   #ogham 
  • This has to be one of my favorite projects - from a few years ago - but when I reposted
    by ninthwavedesigns 3 weeks ago
    This has to be one of my favorite projects - from a few years ago - but when I reposted
  • This trio of photos were all in my top nine for the year - the first one being the most
    by ninthwavedesigns 3 weeks ago
    This trio of photos were all in my top nine for the year - the first one being the most
  • I completed this painted icon called Sacred Night on New Years Eve day - the last creation of 2020. It
    by ninthwavedesigns 3 weeks ago
    I completed this painted icon called Sacred Night on New Years Eve day - the last creation of 2020. It
  • I finally finished carving this representation of the COVID-19 virus. For lots of reasons, I hope I don’t have to
    by ninthwavedesigns 2 weeks ago
    I finally finished carving this representation of the COVID-19 virus. For lots of reasons, I hope I don’t have to
  • Finished up carving of another of the commissioned plaques - this one for the 2019/2020 academic year. I will oil
    by ninthwavedesigns 2 weeks ago
    Finished up carving of another of the commissioned plaques - this one for the 2019/2020 academic year. I will oil
  • I’ve been working in the Alchemy Notebook project again - here is one of the three new pages I have
    by ninthwavedesigns 1 week ago
    I’ve been working in the Alchemy Notebook project again - here is one of the three new pages I have
  • Flashing back to this carved frame and painting combination - Mother of Asymmetry. I created the frame from mahogany wood
    by ninthwavedesigns 1 week ago
    Flashing back to this carved frame and painting combination - Mother of Asymmetry. I created the frame from mahogany wood
  • I have started working on this small green man carving in basswood. I am documenting the process on my Patreon
    by ninthwavedesigns 1 day ago
    I have started working on this small green man carving in basswood. I am documenting the process on my Patreon

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