Lisko’s American Life

Sometimes Zhang You couldn't help sighing that the sentence "the boat will naturally go straight to the bridge" was interpreted vividly by the ancestors in a short sentence, just like the work I was going to do. I thought I would encounter many difficulties, but so many Things that I don't seem to be able to handle can quickly find corresponding solutions smoothly.

Of course, in this process, I must have received more or less help from many people. For the kindness these people have shown towards me, Zhang You can't just pretend that he didn't see it, and he has already thought about it. The way to give back to the other party is when your goal is ready to start working, you must pick out a few high-quality products, and treat them as gifts from Cheri to those who help you.

Maybe the purely handmade woodcarving products made by myself are not comparable to those made by machines, and even the shape and maturity are slightly inferior, but this rough feeling is what these cowboys like. Style and characteristics, in the United States, many products with the word "handmade" are naturally more expensive than those made by machines. This is also a way of reflecting the high cost of labor, and it is still more sought after by the market. It is generally believed that this kind of thing has a unique craftsman charm.

Although Zhang You couldn't understand the reason why this kind of thing happened and the trend of spreading it, but he couldn't stop him from becoming a beneficiary of everyone's social situation. It was precisely because he knew the selling price of this wood carving that he He wasted no time and energy on this matter without hesitation.

Opening the dusty barn door, Zhang You first took out his usual work suit from the hook at the door, whether it was the coat to prevent the sawdust from splashing into his pocket or the gloves he used for work, he kept them safe. It's all on him. After all, this thing about him is hidden from his family, and everyone can't find any clues. Every time he leaves this barn, he will check the residue on his body unexpectedly. Try to be as safe as possible without being noticed.

After taking corresponding protective measures, Zhang Youcai set his sights on the part of the work that he had done yesterday. Yesterday he went to the woods to pick and choose a piece of wood suitable for carving, and then used a cart to push it This section of wooden stools is processed into wooden piers of the same size on the spot, and then pushed and pulled into the warehouse.

Speaking of it, don’t underestimate wood carving, which seems to be a common skill for everyone. In fact, it also contains very clever knowledge. For example, the target can’t use wood for carving at will, but choose the wood that suits your own carving style to match.

The materials suitable for woodcarving are generally more expensive, and the price of woodcarving carved from such precious trees will be more expensive. The material of woodcarving should be neither soft nor hard, and it is only in a moderate position that it is convenient for the carving knife to work .

There is no need to consider expensive wood for the time being. On the one hand, North America does not seem to produce any precious wood and wood. I can't afford the raw materials, so it's definitely not suitable for my current craft.

It is precisely because Zhang You has a good attitude and clear cognition that his woodcarving went very smoothly. According to Humber’s guidance, he selected a section of black walnut suitable for carving. This kind of wood seems to have become a representative of the United States. , and it can be regarded as almost everywhere here, and it has nothing to do with the word "precious", and most of them are used by Americans to repair houses and make various furniture.

At the same time, because of the influence of sunlight, this kind of woodcarving itself has changeable colors, and the overall appearance is in a dark state. If there is a suitable theme after carving, the appearance and creativity can also play a certain role in promoting.

The wood color of black walnut is affected by various external factors, such as ultraviolet rays, oxidants, fungi, etc., and some are also affected by moisture content. Take the piece of wood selected by Zhang You as an example. Because it has been grown in situ for many years, the overall color is from dark brown to reddish-purple black. I feel very appropriate.

Speaking of the content of the carving, Zhang You also had a certain amount of imagination and consideration. Zhang You also carefully observed the works carved by Han Bo. Most of them are horses and various wild animals. , Sometimes I will restore the appearance of legendary figures in mythology and folklore. This method of the other party is not suitable for me, because the other party is a native American, so I have a relatively thorough understanding of these knowledge. I have never heard of this kind of modeling and this storyline at all, and I can't quite understand the practices and choices in these American or Western countries' myths.

Under the premise of such restrictions, it must be very difficult for me to choose the same route as the other party. I don't understand this thing, and I have no way to carve this thing more brilliantly and vividly.

Furthermore, to a certain extent, although I have used Humber's sales channels and received help from the other party, when it comes to selling wood carvings, the two are on the same starting line, and it can even be said that they are two Individuals are in a kind of competition.

If you use the other party's subject matter to make the same shape and purpose as the other party, then compared with the other party's own craftsmanship, some clumsy and inferior things will be exposed at once. With the other party's excellent works in front, the works carved by yourself , How could it be welcomed and loved by everyone? Thinking of this, Zhang You realized that it was impossible for him to follow the same route as the other party, and he should find another way.

After much deliberation, Zhang You originally wanted to carve some of the traditional mythical gods in his own country, but he also thought that because of the different ethnic groups and customs of the two countries, basically everyone is relatively unfamiliar with the mythical characters of his own country The degree of popularity of the engraving is certainly not ideal.

After thinking about it, I even went to Lisko's study to make corresponding selections and researches, and finally set my goal on the theme of the traditional mythology Shan Hai Jing, which described various Strange mythology, but also contains a lot of unique legendary animal shapes, and these mythical animal shapes are the main reason why I chose this work.

According to Zhang You's understanding, since we can't explain the culture clearly to the other party, this kind of strange-looking monster shapes should be able to arouse the other party's interest. Behemoth movies have also become a genre that Hollywood often shoots secretly, presumably to cater to the market.