Woody arts and things has manage to grow a little with the introduction of painting added to the forum. I have added many great references to the site also which offer heaps of information about all different types of mediums. I would love for more artist to join me there.

http://z15.invisionfree.com/Woody_Art_and_Things/index.php if you paint or sketch feel free to take a look and join. Some great artist on the site now.

 

I discovered the other day that the forum had an error and people where not able to access the site without becoming a member first. This error has now been fixed to my knowledge.

http://z15.invisionfree.com/Woody_Art_and_Things/index.php

 

Howdy everyone. Over the past nine days Woody has gained yet again a new member. Growth is slow but still it grows. There have been 234 posts in total, made in the forum making that a further 81 post made during the past nine days. A great effort I believe for such a small group. During that time there has been three new pieces of work added. That of Skygazzer’s (Metal Boy) displayed with the photos to the side of the blog entry and also, myself (Sketchart26), of a ”Gothic House” and what is now known as “Rajonus” a Base Relief which is being done as what we artist call a WIP (Work In Progress). See a glimpse below.  

 

  

 I have also added some more words into the glossary section. So lots to see there, as these are merely just glimpses, of what the site has to offer.  So feel free to drop by join the site if you’re creative and into these art forms and be sure to let your friends know about us. See link below.

http://z15.invisionfree.com/Woody_Art_and_Things/index.php

 

In the past couple of weeks that “woody art and Things” has been running we have managed to gain seven new members making it a total of eight when including myself.   I feel this is a great start for “Woody Art and Things” and hope the growth will continue once all the advertising kicks into action and people start to invite theirs friends to join.  During this time there has already been 153 post made in the forum and 13 pieces of work uploaded in the “Display Gallery”.  A great effort by those members already part of the “Woody Art and Things Community”.

 

This is just a quick visual of what woody art and things looks like

 

The Main Page

 

 

Inside a forum

 

 

 

 

The last thing require in the set up of “Woody Art and Things” was to write up those much need rules, design a home page, add in some work to kick things off, begin to create conversations in let’s talk, add in some useful demonstrations and last but not lest start to build a glossary of terms.

My next step was to consider the fact that I can’t always be present to maintain the forum such time the forum grows.

 

So I needed to consider who would be a good choice to do such a job. I believe I choice two people that can not only do the job and well, but whom I believe will always be considerate of others and proactive in the forum.  I also believe the two people I have chosen will do their very best at all times to be helpful to each and ever member of the forum.

 

First their is Julz my daughter. Now Julz is only 14 years of age but  has been part of other forums for as long as myself and is very aware of some of the issues that could and often do arise within forums. To be sure Julz was ready for such a role, I also had Julz help me set up the forum, so she is well equipped to do such a job. A big thank you to you Julz for doing such a fine job

 

The other person is Jane a dear friend of mind that I meet in another forum for painting. Jane runs the sister site to this forum “Art’s, Crafts & Gardening Forum” and knows more than myself when comes to the operations of forums. In fact Jane is the brain behind the design of the logo for “Woody Art and Things” and she also played a big role in helping with those wonderful glowing Admin, Super Mods, Moderators and Member group keys that you see, along with setting up Meter tags and all sorts of things. So a very big thank you to Jane from me. Without her these things would not have been passable.

 

So I feel very comfortable with my choice for admin in “Woody Art and Thing” and I known they will both do a great job and and look forward to working with them to hopeful create a very friendly and enjoyable forum for all.

 

After making the decision that “Woody Art and Things” was need I then began to ask myself what categories were required in the forum. It was at this point I decided there should be ten different categories.

1.       Rules

2.       Introductions

3.       Woody Art and Things – Homepage

4.       Your Artwork

5.       Techniques

6.       Members Lounge

7.       Admin & Moderators Lounge

8.       Glossary

9.       Recycle Bin

10.   Board Statistics

Each of these categories would then have their own forums within them:

1.       Rules

Woody Art and Things – Rules

2.       Introductions

Forum Help  If you are stuck in any way shape or form, and need help on how to use the forum, feel free to ask questions here.

New Members Hello and welcome to all new members. This is where you can introduce yourself or be introduced by other members or staff.

3.       Woody Art and Things – Homepage

Woody Art and Things – Homepage (Redirect Forum)

4.       Your Artwork

Work In Progress (W.I.P) If you would like any advice, analysis or simple just wish to share what you are working on, please upload your work in this section.

Display Gallery This gallery is to share your finished work with others and if you would like advice and analysis this is the place to be.

5.       Techniques

Lets Talk Carving, Sculpting, Pyrography, Woodwork, Tools & Technique  General Discussions about Carving, Sculpting, Pyrography, Woodwork,Tools & specific techniques used in each medium.

Useful Demo’s & Tutorials  Any useful demo's or tutorials can be found or uploaded in this section.

6.       Members Lounge

Get To Know Your Fellow Artist  Feel like a conversation none related to art? This is the place for you!!!!

Site News  Any new additions to the site or up and coming event will be displayed here

Unrelated Links  This section is for any important links you wish to share with your fellow members which are non related to the subjects of Woody Art and Things.

7.       Admin & Moderators Lounge

Important issues  Any problem or discussion's required, please upload here.

8.       Glossary

Sculpting  Definition of words used in terms of sculpting.

Carving  Definition of words used in terms of carving.

Pyrography  Definition of words used in terms of pyrography.

9.       Recycle Bin

Deleted Topics  All Deleted Topics place here

10.   Board Statistics

This then gave me the direction to move in with the forum.

In The Beginning