Hi from NSW Australia!

[BeatleJohn]

Hi everyone i just joined this forum and thought id say hi.
Im new to woodwork (apart from what i did at school) and im interested in getting into relief carving.
Im an artist and i paint custom artwork on tattoo machine frames and also do canvas paintings, airbrush, tattoo designs ect ect. So i was hoping to be able to do some of my art on wood also.
i have just purchased a flexcut set (hopfully ive made a good choice there?)
What is some nice timber for a begginer to start out with? just something easy to work with so i can have a practice?
Any advice would be appreciated!

[wheelinround]

Hi BJ your back ground is like many enjoy and ask questions. Oh don't forget photos.

[crowie]

G'Day & Welcome to a top forum John.
You'll find a heap of helpful & knowledgeable blokes & ladies on the forum and for the most, very willing to assist.
Make sure you should off your handiwork as everyone loves a photo, especially WIP photos with build notes.
Enjoy the forum.
Enjoy your woodwork.
Cheers, crowie

[BeatleJohn]

hi guys thanks for the welcome.. i look forward to getting my flexcut tools having a go!

[Christos]

Welcome to the forum. If this just to practice then you can use pine.

But I suspect that you would want to show off the piece you had created and I have been told that a good carving wood is Jelutong.

From my perspective I have not done any carving.:woot: :)

[JJF]

Welcome to the forum