Well I'm not Art! I was hoping we could discuss 220 pound men in black leather chaps, with southerly apertures.

Actually during my first leather carving class (at night school!!) a woman next to me was working on a dog collar. Being the insufferable wag I am, I said "is that for your dog or your boyfriend?" Big mistake. For the next several classes I got descriptions of a sub'culture that scares the crap outta me! But....just like Mudcat, when it gets totally silly....I watched and listened in amazement.

Chris:

If you type in the magazine "Leather Carver" you should get good stuff. Also the names of some of my heroes....Al Stohlman, Peter Main (in Australia), Al Shelton, Kat Kuszak, and Bill Gomer. These are GREAT carvers.

Bill Sables is right up there with the top-notch carvers. His depth is good and his clarity with small details excellent. I wish he lived next door.

Rick