Darren Carnall's creative corner

[galactiboy]

Very sorry to hear about your loss Darren, you and your family will be in my thoughts.

 

[Roc74]

Darren,
Very, very sorry to hear this news. you and your family have my deepest condolences.

 

[Reinhardt]

I am truly sorry for your loss Darren.

 

[KitFisto]

Darren,

I am sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

 

[DarkAngelDTB]

HI Darren,

I am pretty new here on the forum but have been an admirer of your work for quite some time now and I jsut watn to say how sorry I am to hear of your loss.

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Dean

 

[abake]

Jesus Darren, I'm so sorry to hear about this.
My father died a few years ago after battling cancer for some time, so for us it was something we expected (although you never get used to the idea). To have your father die so suddenly must be a tremendous shock. But in a way, I suppose it is a better way to leave this earth. It is not nice to see someone you love dearly waste away.
I'm not sure I'm making any sense, so I'll just stop, but please do know that I feel for your loss.
It is devastating and sad, and I do hope your family finds solace in being together and supporting each other.
My thoughts are with you man.

 

[Rogue Trooper]

Yo Darren, wanted to take some pics of this awesome anakin head assembled. Ruddy fantastic, its perfect! Been staring at it with admiration when ever i get the chance, been wanting one of these since you showed him off at rebelscum.
I know my photography ain't up to much but he doe's look good even with my iffy pics.
Now is that the premium format pose or a jesus one.

Yet to put the obi-wan together properly, but it took me some time to get anakin looking like he should and want enough time and maybe a new pair of trouser for kenobi.

Another one for goodluck:

 

[metaphorge]

I'm really sorry to hear about your dad. You and yours will be in my thoughts.

 

[wofford29]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Darren. God bless.

 

[Peteskywalker]

Im so sorry to hear about your dad Darren.
I know nothing any one can say can make it better but im shore knowing a hell of a lot of people you may never meet realy care should bring a smile to your face

Take your time with arnie you need time to deal with this we all understand.

AND NOW A LOVE STORY.
Came back drunk friday night after breaking up with my girlfriend and there he was in a box on my bed my OBI-WAN cue music "love lifts us up where we belong"
and now i have set the mood here is my new true love....


cool pic


that outfit has been taken apart and put back 3 times to make it look just right. I even made a 3rd fold in the under tunic thing like in the real outfit.



"Only a sith deals in absolutes, i will do what i must"


"You were the chosen one, It was said you would destroy the sith not join them. Bring balance to the force, not leave it in darkness."

sorry 4 the spelling btw i had a long post ready but the comp crahed and im tired now

 

[darthCipan]

I am sorry for your loss Darren, to lose someone close to you as sudden as that. I know how it feels like...My thought and prayers to you and family.

 

[Bardoon]

Very sorry to hear that....my condolences as well and best to your family and friends that knew your father.

 

[Darren Carnall]

Guys, you all

I really appreciate all your comments and support. I've got most of the funeral arrangements made and ordered flowers/put notice in the paper/ told family etc.... so hopefully next week I might be able to do a little sculpting and painting while I wait for the funeral on Monday 31st. I don't think I'll be able to concentrate fully till after then... I'm kind of on autopilot, and not really letting my feelings go because I need to be focussed to get everything organised, and I need to be strong for everyone else (had brothers younger and older sobbing on my shoulder with me hugging them providing the support.

Once the funeral is done though (I'm sure I'll finally be able to cry during that day) then hopefully I'll be able to get on with my work again. I think it's having to organise everything and be there for everyone that's holding me back more than what's happened.

I'll be back soon and thanks for all your love

....on a side note, does anyone know where you can buy the Saturday Toys Biker Fashion Set? the leather outfit I use on my Terminator figures.... the one place on eBay I got mine from has sold out... and I can't seem to get any more from anywhere!!

If anyone has any ideas please, let me know. I need a few sets.

(this is the set)

looking good!!! Got your own mini-Premium Format right there

Obi looks great there Pete. Great pose too! And you're right, knowing a load of people I'll never meet and who've never met me can give this much positive wishes, really does bring a smile to my face!

 

[Les Walker]

Hang in there Darren.

 

[Entropy]

You're the best Darren and your art is top notch. :chew

Dealing with loss is difficult enough then add all the arrangements and such on top of that and it can be overwhelming. Stay strong, our thoughts are with you.

 

[Sachiel]

Hey Darren,

Toy Square happens to have it.

https://www.toys2.net/product.php?productid=19985&cat=0&page=1

 

[Darren Carnall]

Hey Darren,

Toy Square happens to have it.

you sir.... are a star, thank you

 

[Darren Carnall]

12 days on...

I just switched my computer on and put this post on my blog, and I wanted to copy and paste it onto here as well. Just another update



"I thought I would take 15 minutes or so out of my day and switch the computer on so I could let all of you know where I'm up to after the loss of my Dad. The funeral is not for another 5 days, but almost everything is organised now. We're going to the florist today to arrange the coffin flowers for Monday, and there's a couple of phone calls to make but most of it seems to be done now.

I'm actually starting to get time to myself now, to be upset or numb in my own time without having to snap back into 'I can't be upset because I'm organising everything' mode every time the phone rings or I have to call someone etc.

I probably had my biggest cry so far yesterday, up to now I've suppressed it so I could focus on everything. Myself and Jane had just gone to Manchester (30 miles away?) to pick up the wedding rings that we've just had made for our wedding in September, and I was driving us home. I was talking to Jane about whether or not you're allowed to show people the rings before the day (hey I've never been married before... this is all new to me!) and she said of course you can. And without thinking I said..

"So you mean I can show them to Mum & Dad?"

...and as I said the word I realised what I had said. My eyes filled up pretty much straight away and just wouldn't stop. I started to remember that I'd been talking to Dad all through the process of us having these rings made and I was looking forward to showing him them. And I know he was looking forward to seeing them. The realisation that I couldn't show the new rings to him had me in pieces. I think I'm going to get more and more of these moments as time goes on, especially now that I'm pretty much finished with the running round for everyone.

Anyway... I'm rambling on here a bit. Time will heal things and I know it will get easier. I'll still have more upset days, especially in the next few months I think... but I'm sure I'll be fine by September for the wedding. (even if Jane thinks it may be a bit close for me)

As for my painting/sculpting...

I'm starting to answer all the commission emails that have built up over the last 12 days (lots!) now that I have my computer back on, and I'll start answering any messages I've been sent on various forums I go to... I think this will take a couple of days judging by the volume of messages and questions to be answered. After that I'll get back to the custom heads and figures. I'll probably be in touch with people whose things I'm working on, so you should know if your piece is one of them. Obviously I'll have Monday off for the Funeral, but other than that and maybe a few other things that I have to do I should be relatively back to normal (if a bit slower) after tomorrow.

I want to thank everybody who sent me messages of condolence or support over the last week or so, I've scanned through a few of them and it made me smile. So thank you for that... it was really nice to read messages, sometimes from people who I've never spoken to and who have never spoken to me... they know me purely by my custom work, and yet they took the time to send a message... and that means a lot. So Thank You!

I'll speak to you all soon,

Darren

 

[T-800]

Sorry to hear about your father! You have my condolences.

Keep it in mind ....." It too will pass" .... however the memories of your father will remain immortal.

Believe me... You will find peace knowing he is still around.
You will see glimpses of him and his smile in the mirror. You'll also see it in your siblings.

Take Care!

 

[keith]

Be strong darren!! hope everything gonna be fine on you.cheer.