I have
started with the details on the first of the 4 knots, which I have previously
roughed out. It is pretty detailed work and I really enjoy myself carving these
pieces, one has to keep concentration though, as it is easy to loose oneself in
the beginning.
But routine
sets in quickly, I have figured out how to best carve them and my mind can
start wandering…
Roberto, the
senior artigiani at Petacci, looked at the work this evening, he gave me a pat
on the back, which is a pretty good badge of honour really…