After much effort and failed experiments I present my latest carving....a 1960s peace loving hippie! Carved from 1x1x3 inch basswood. Particularly pleased with how the long hair turned out as it's the first time I've attempted it )) What should I name him?
The lineup of woodcarvings is beginning to look like the Usual Suspects movie....which carving is your favourite and why? image
Another woodcarving finished...this time I aimed to improve my ability to carve mouths and expressions, as well as add more depth of cut to the carvings. How did i do?
Finished carving a little basswood priest complete with dog collar and eyebrows and a little cross )) Improved and worked on how to accurately portray mouths in a carving, think it looks ok....
Police line-up of my latest and greatest woodcarvings....I think I'm improving and learning how to think in 3D with my cuts. What do you think? image
Can I get some love for the little 3 inch gonk I carved out of basswood? S
My latest woodcarve out of basswood and treated with linseed oil mixed with burnt umber paint...not totally happy but I'm pleased with the beard depth of cuts and eyes, what do you think? Any criticism/advice accepted!
Can anyone guess who this woodcarving is of? A clue....recently had his life changed dramatically thanks to a politician! image
Michael Saylor woodcarving anyone? Carved out of basswood and I'm sure I could do better now, but I think I've managed to capture a little of his likeness )) image
I present to you the illustrious Jack Dorsey woodcarving....I shall have to revisit these at some point as my woodcarving skills are improving all the time image