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Name: Trudie M
Location: Prince George, BC Canada
Comments: Deborah, I'm in awe. You definitely have a gift. One can tell that carving is your passion. Carving Santas are your favorites? That comes through very clearly. I love them. And they do make me smile. Thank-you very much for giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy your work.
Name: Robin Marlowe
Location: Rimersburg
Comments: I think you are a amazing person and I love your work! I really enjoy viewing your work as I do have the honor of shipping all of the pieces you send. I wish you continued success.
Name: robert best
Location: Kans. City MO.
Comments: Like your site, and thanks for visiting mine. Every project we hope will be better and more complicated than the last, good work
Name: Kathy Myers
Location: Sligo ,Pa.
Comments: I think you have some very nice sculptures. Talk to you soon. BYE.
Name: Dick Cain, "Chipncut"
Location: Hibbing, MN
Comments: Very nice! I enjoy your dog carvings the best. Keep up the good work
Name: Jill Motovidlak
Location: Pennsylvania
Comments: Absolutely stunning! I can't even hate you because you're too nice! : )
Name: Barber Bob
Location: Cabot Pa.
Comments: I'm Don's barber in Butler. I saw your carving you did for him it was great, and the hair was very real looking.
Name: NORM TROTT
Location: ONT, CANADA
Comments: NICE STUFF YOU CARVE AND PAINT REAL WORKS OF ART I HOPE YOU ARE ONLY 16 OR SO AND WE WILL HAVE YEARS AND YEARS TO ENJOY YOUR CRAFTS
Name: Carol
Location: England
Comments: Fantastic work, really love to view your carvings, can not pick any as a
favorite they are all wonderful.
Name: Ron Call
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Comments: Hi Debbie, I am glad to see someone in the family has such fantastic talent. Great looking site and
beautiful works of art.
Name: Greg Messick
Location: Montgomery, Al;
Comments: I saw your piece in woodcarvers illustrated, and
thought that is was very well done, hope to see
more beautiful pieces from you in future magazines.
Name: Lois & Joe Fajkowski
Location: Baltimore, Md 21222
Comments: Maryanne Vail is our niece. We got to say a quick hi to you as you were leaving their party on Sun. May 28th. We were at their wedding when Maryanne presented Don with the football carvings and you never saw a more surprised or happy man. Your work is exquisite. I truly admire your talent. Wish we could have spent more time with you.
Sincerely, Lois
Name: colleen
Location: roberts creek bc
Comments: hi
I just got the summer 2006 your fairy box is beautiful.. I am going to start a project soon. I have cedar, fir and hemlock. would any of these work to try at least the box .
I think I will try a box first..thanks your work is very inspiring..
Name: JACKIE
Location: CLARKSVILLE,TN
Comments: I LOVE YOUR DOGS, AND YOU LOVE DOGS, YOU CAN SEE IT IN
THEIR EXPRESSIONS!! BEAUTIFUL!!! MY HUSBAND CARVES AND I LOVE HIS BECAUSE OF HIS EXPRESSIONS HE CAPTURES!! I 'M LEARNING WOOD BURNING. I LOVE IT! THANKS!
Name: Tim Bonner
Location: Chambersburg, Pa
Comments: aka. Irmsrus~~
Thanxs for your very inspirational work... very talented you are.
Name: Cathy Krumrei
Location: Grand Rapids Mn
Comments: All I can say is WOW! Ok lied. Your work (playtime) is awesome. Truly enjoyed the stroll...
Krum
Name: veronica
Location: UK
Comments: Enjoyed your article in the Woodcarving Illustrated. Also enjoyed your website with your carvings displayed, thank you
Name: Rick
Location: Higganum, CT
Comments: WOW! I have to say, you really do nice work! I have only been carving for a couple of years and am still very slow...but I really enjoy looking at other wonderful carvings...and yours really qualify!
Rick
Name: Kathy Rhoades
Location: Strattanville
Comments: Hey Debbie Call, way to go. I'm so impressed!!! Your putting Clarion on the map! I read your other comments, did you get that duck to Christopher? Hi Benny Call!!!!! Kathy and Butch
Name: Peg Boyles
Location: Winter Haven, Fl.
Comments: Great work, you always were talented.
My sister called to tell me you were in the news. Got on the computer, and was very impressed. I can tell people I knew you before you were famous. Congratulations! Peg
Name: Kim (Mays) Burkhart
Location: Clarion
Comments: Dear Debbie,
We saw your picture and fascinating article in the paper. Wow!!!!! You have really "carved" a name for yourself! Congratulations and best wishes!!!! I "wood" (ha, ha) love to keep in touch with you!
Love,
Kim and girls
Name: Wendy Taylor
Location: Clarion
Comments: Your work is just beautiful. You are very talented. You have done your web site up very nice and it shows your carving very well. Keep up your good work.
Name: Dagmar
Location: Bolingbrook, IL
Comments: Looked at your website and your work is just beautiful. I am so happy for you, being able to use your talent, I always knew you had. But the best part is doing every day what you love to do and getting paid for it, lol.
You are doing great, amazing work.
Name: Dwight
Location: Pa Woods
Comments: Deb,
We didn't make it to the forest show, Had to see your latest on-line, Your Sleeping Fairie on a Quilt is
Marvelous. You continue to outdo yourself. Great Stuff.
Name: Chris Przybyla
Location: Philomath, Oregon
Comments: Your carvings are awesome! Especially the Santa Clauses and animals. I have been woodcarving for three years and first saw your fairy quilt box in WCI. I love your carvings.
Sincerely,
Chris Przybyla
Name: Chuck George
Location: Bedford, PA
Comments: Just took a look to see what was new. Loved the baby and the fawn and of course all of the Santas. Beautiful work!
Chuck
Name: mike bailey (daddio)
Location: ms
Comments: awesome carvings you do some fantastic work
Name: dave femovich
Location: oil city
Comments: great stuff deborah, have a great christmas
Name: Bob Marshall
Location: Frederick Md.
Comments: Will maybe some day if ever some of my things will as good or just close
Name: fiva
Location: Moscow
Comments: Really
amazing! interesting site. keep up the good work. Thanks!
Name: Rich M (Richie_Rich)
Location: Clyde, NY
Comments: Nice site and very,very nice carvings. The detail you put into your work is unbelievable. Very inspiring.Thanks for sharing.
Name: JoAnn Atwood
Location: Kentucky
Comments: Deborah,You responded to a question of mine on WCI message board. I went on to look at your website. I love your work! It's gracious, lovely, colorful and amazing. I have been caring since 1994 off and on...not too seriously because of the care for my mother-in-law. But now Momma is gone and I want to get more serious about woodcarving. Do you sell most of your work over the internet? Thanks very much, JoAnn
Name: Susan Mattix
Location: Hudson, FL
Comments: Hi Deborah, I thought I recognized your work from Folkworks....wonderful Father Christmas figures. I especially liked your postcard piece last year. Keep up the good work. Great website as well....
Susan
Name: Carol Robertson
Location: Alton, IL
Comments: Love your Santas. You do great work!
Carol
Name: Georgette
Location: Shippenville Pa
Comments: You have an awesome talent!! You must dream possible creations. So glad you tried your "husband's hobby"! The web page is set up well and easy to get around.
Name: Jordan Huey
Location: Clarion
Comments: The new carvings are amazing. They look really great.
I can't wait to see your next work of art
Name: Jim Arcaro
Location: Conneaut
Comments: I know your Mother and
Father. Very excellent work, I carve too but not for profit and my stuff is far lower in workmanship compared to yours. I enjoyed the pics of your work.
Name: Flying Free
Location: Florida
Comments: I enjoyed viewing your gallery. What a busy person you have been. My favorite carving project is birds. I did three bark carvings this summer too. Your green woman is great. Keep up your great work.
Name: Carol Leavy
Location: Clinton Iowa
Comments: Wow!! Love the Santas, and the rest too. You do an awesome job, I will be returning to gaze again. Thanks for sharing
Name: June Maynard
Location: Cleveland, TN
Comments: Debbie,
I am truly amazed at the details and the professional look of your work! You have definitely found your place in the art world.
Keep up the good work.
Name: Wanda Rapp
Location: Cleveland, TN
Comments: I think all your work is beautiful!
Happy New Year to you and your family.
Love you,
Aunt Wanda
Name: Sharon Johnson
Location: Kingwood, Texas
Comments: I truly love your Santas, and would like to add some of these to my collection. Keep up the inspiring work!
Name: GENEVA COLLETTE
Location: CLEVELAND TN
Comments: DEBBIE, I DIDN'T KNOW I HAD SUCH A TALENTED NIECE.
AUNT GENEVA
Name: Judy Flis
Location: Clarion Boards, Inc.
Comments: Hi - I just wanted to compliment you on your award winning designs. They are beautiful.
Judy Flis
(I work with Ben!)
Name: Hollis Mckinley
Location: Atmore, Alabama
Comments: Miss Deborah, I found your site at Mottles-Kathy's. If she has you as a kool site, knew that the work would be outstanding------It Was !! Really like it. HMckinley USMC Ret. M/Sgt Semper Fi!
Name: jesse
Location: pink jeep
Comments: nice to meet the artist
I like your work that it is one of a kind, be well, your tour guide, jesse
Name: Peggy
Location: Williams AZ
Comments: I am the lady with the schnauzer (Heidi) wanted to let you know that I think your work is beautiful and it was very nice meeting you and your husband.
Name: Hugh Parks
Location: NB Canada
Comments: Charlotte sent me a photo of your latest Father Christmas and puppet, truly a wonderful carving. A talent that is a gift from God. Very nice site also. God Bless
Name: Rick
Location: Higganum, CT
Comments: I did a google search to find fairy carvings and came across this site. You are INCREDIBLE! I am poking around and really like what I see. It makes me want to be a better carver...so thank you!
Name: Jillsy
Location: PA
Comments: Deborah! Hey, it's Jillsy from WCI message board. I was just checking out Reasons to Believe and saw your Arctic Santa. I gotta tell you, he's the BEST one yet!! The silver and blue colors are absolutely stunning. I hate you! : )
Name: Mike Hasler
Location: San Antonio, Tx
Comments: Another wonderful site from W.C.I., If Details are where the money is!! You must be a rich lady, LOL. I couldn't find anything to dis-like.
Name: Sandy O'Leary
Location: Bridgewater Nova Scotia Canada
Comments: Your talent is a true gift not only to you but to all who view it.
Your faces are amazing - so true to life.
Your Santas are my favorite.
Thanks for sharing your talent with us.
Name: Keoma
Location: Northern California
Comments: Your works are unbelievable and beautiful. They are at the same time heartwrenching and heart warming. Thank you so much!
Name: John
Location: Bridgewater-on-Loddon Victoria Australia
Comments: Just enjoyed a breathtaking stroll through your site. Your works are a joy to the eyes and heart.
Blinky Bill (WCI)
Name: glenda o'donnell
Location: west sunbury.pa
Comments: your carvings are wonderful and your web site is very well done....i am a relief carver who would like to try carving in the round, where are you and do you give any classes? we may have unknowingly crossed paths at the sawmill center for the arts
at cook forest. I do primarily relief carving in gun stocks. {I am currently do-owner of a sporting goods.}again. wonderful job,
I really enjoyed this experience....along with the wood carving mag. article....hope to hear from you. thanks for sharing.
Name: Morgan
Location: Durham CT
Comments: Your carving of the Santa with the dogs is outstanding. Also thanks for the tip on sharpening power chisels and the hint about the retightening of the handpiece chisel holder.
Name: Diana M
Location: Plymouth, UK
Comments: I love your work. You make wonderful things. I have a small request: that you would add a small description to each piece. I'm not asking for anything elaborate, maybe just a mention of the size. I would love to have a clearer idea of what each carving is like. Also, I'd love to find out how long each piece took to make. I hope it's not too much to ask. Thank you.
Name: Suzanne Hartwig
Location: Knox, PA
Comments:
Beautiful Work!! I truly enjoyed browsing through your sight, you're very
talented! Also I enjoyed meeting you at my shop and hearing your story. I'm so
happy you enjoyed your Christmas gifts. I have some Russian carved Santas I'd
love to show you that my husband got for me if your interested. Let me know soon
if you do and I won't pack them up yet. Thanks, Suzanne
Name: Rebecca
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Comments: Wow,
I cant believe people can actually make such beautiful pieces out of a piece of bark. You are VERY talented and
I enjoy looking at the marvelous masterpieces that you create.
Name: Jason Gawlinski
Location: Meadville, Pa
Comments: Congrats on your new Lexus! I really appreciated the business and the lunch!!
Thanks again,
Jason
Name: Marsha Smith Guthrie
Location: Apollo, PA
Comments: Your work is breathtaking. You are truly blessed with amazing talent.
Name: Troy Maynard
Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas
Comments: Great work, Debbie. My favorite is the dogs. They are very realistic.
Name: Laurie Long
Location: Waynesboro, PA
Comments: I really enjoyed looking at all your creations. I too am a carver. I carve tiny fairies. Only about 1/2" X 3/4" X 1/4". You are the only other carver I have seen even carving them. Yours are amazing! I loved all your work. I am a stay at home Mom and am trying to get my fairies out there to start my own business at home. Wish me luck!
Thanks,
Laurie
Name: Elaine Allshouse
Location: Clarion
Comments: Dear Debbie, Your web page is awesome. I especially like the carving "Best Friends" Emily and Sammy. Thanks for sharing, Elaine
Name: Donald Zellers
Location: Elizabethtown, Pa.
Comments: Your work is Simply Beautiful!
Name: Harry Sheppard
Location: Labrador city nl/canada
Comments: Your work is wonderful. I would certainly enjoy to watch you carve. Thank you for sharing your gift
Name: Eileen Sutherland
Location: Scotland
Comments: Hi Deborah,
Just wanted to say that I love my Clumber Spaniel which my brother commissioned, it is just amazing. I will treasure it. I would like to change his name to Callum in memory of my Clumber dog who passed away recently, that way when I am out walking with it Callum will be there too. Many thanks,
Name: Kelly & Eric
Location: Kingsville, OH
Comments: Your carvings are amazing, but I tell you that a lot. Mom finally showed all her customers the eagle and let dad have it back, so it is nice to be able to see one of your beautiful carvings in our living room!
Name: Amanda
Location: Erie, PA
Comments: You are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING in everything you do, and I am truly blessed to have you as my grandmother! :)
Name: Terry
Location: New Brunswick Canada
Comments: You have a great talent & your work is interesting.
Do you teach or hold seminars at various competition venues? Hope to get back to the Lancaster, PA area sometime. My wife & I enjoyed the Amish community & Sights & Sounds theatre.
Name: Christie 'McWilliams' Goreczny
Location: Oil City, PA
Comments: I can bearly believe this is wood carving... I thought, no way, it has to be cast. What a hidden talent, huh?
Name: bob meier
Location: va beach
Comments: Great Job! I'm impressed - stay in touch
Bob
Name: Tom Seymour
Location: Mt. Angel, OR
Comments: Deborah, I just love your work. Your imagination and creativity in creating mini scenes is a cut above. Your animals and Father Christmas renderings are just great. I will return here often for inspiration (not to steal ideas) just to be inspired by a truly talented artist.
Name: Kelly Mortimer
Location: Rimersburg
Comments: Hi Debbie! Ben was in to see me at the office today and we were talking about your success! Just had to check out your website to see your awesome work! I must say you have ALOT of patience with tedious work!
Name: fred k
Location: Mass.
Comments: You are extremely talented, and your work is exceptional. I had no idea how much so until I visited this site. Very nice. fred k
Name: Ron Takahashi
Location: Los Angeles
Comments: Thought I'd leave a comment this time. I'm still very impressed by your creative talent and beautiful pieces. I always enjoy seeing your new carvings on the WCI board.
Name: Brenda Yeager
Location: Fairmont WV
Comments: I just found u on the net and I wanted to tell you what a wonderful job you do. I have been carving for a few years, not so much after my divorce but I do alittle. I carve father christmas, animals, and
I think seeing your work just gave me the inspiration to really get back into it. thank you...
Name: mike sullivan
Location: niagara ontario
Comments: love your carvings very nice site
Name: Joyce Yarnot
Location: Pittsburgh
Comments: Great website!! I miss being on the sailboat in the BVI's with you guys! Thanks for making it memorable!
Name: linda hollis
Location: tionesta
Comments: i met you at the farmer's market. absolutely beautiful. god surely gave you a talent.
Name: Joe Hayden
Location: Harwood Ont. Canada
Comments: I find your carvings just wonderful. I've been doing it since _84 & I hope to be able to take it to the level you are at some day Best regards Joe
Name: nick
Location: monaca, pa
Comments: very beautiful carvings
Name: James Markin
Location: Bethel Springs, TN
Comments: Love your work Deborah. You are very talented carver. I'm glad your eye surgery went well. Glad to see you back at what you love to do!
Name: Linda Pepper
Location: Ford City , Pennsylvania
Comments: I love your carvings. I like how you carved the tiger with the Santa. You are an amazing carver.
Name: Art Jones
Location: Shellbrook Sask Canada
Comments: I Like your
articles in woodcarving illustrated & your website of carvings
Name: Dino Travisan
Location: Lenta(VC) - Italy
Comments: Thank you for teaching me how to shade hair and beards of Santas. Any tips for the red coat and pants? My private email is: tdino@email.it. Any help will be most welcomed. Dino on WCI a.k.a. Rezbar.
Name: Dan Atcheson
Location: Venice, FL
Comments: You do the most amazing work, Deborah!
Name: william hern
Location: london ontario canada
Comments: Enjoyed your article in Woodcarving Illustrated
Name: Bruce Bird
Location: Bc. Canada
Comments: I enjoyed going thru your site. Your carvings are great. when you are doing something you like and are good at it there is a special feeling to the piece. This shows in your carvings.
Bruce
Name: Mark N. Akers
Location: Lexington SC
Comments: Deborah:
Really enjoyed looking at your site, keep up the great job, really love your Santas and Dogs.
Name: April Pashak
Location: Ont. Canada
Comments: Very Nice. Awesome work:)Do you have a preference as to what type of wood you use for your beautiful carvings. Thank You so much for sharing your gift with us :)
Name: Diana Smith
Location: Rogersville, MO
Comments: I am new at carving, but I agree, it is a wonderful medium. I love the realism of your work.
