The arms don’t require much work. I can define them by making v-shaped cuts that efficiently and quickly pop out the waste wood.

I next turn to the head and locate the ears. I also need to draw the hunting hat which is tilted back on the head.

The ear is easy to shape using a small gouge.

I use the same gouge to define the ear flaps of the cap.

We are used to putting a hat on our heads last when getting dressed. In carving the hat has to be reckoned with first. Otherwise it invariably turns out too small. Once the hat and its peak are shaped, as I am doing here, I can turn my attention to the face.

I make sure the forehead is under the peak of the cap. This requires undercutting slightly.