A little different

[Steve Reed]

Took a break from carving Santas and did a stylized Angel for a friend's wife. She's into Angels and this is a standing yearly commission. I usually don't do stylized carvings, but thought I'd try it. Comments always welcome!

[clintoncarved]

Very Nice Steve!

Clinton

[oldbearx2]

Well Steve if this is how you "try it", I think you have it down pat my friend. Very fine carving indeed.

[fly fisher]

Nice piece Steve, how big is it mate?

[Merle Rice]

I think you did good Steve. She should enjoy it for years. Merle

[Steve Reed]

Fly fisher, the Basswood Angel is about 8" high by 6 1/2' at the widest span of the wings. BLO basecoat with acrylics.

[Robson Valley]

The proportions are excellent, the face isn't necessary. The finish looks like it would feel "warm."
I hope you can scrape up the time to do more than one a year!

[toycarver]

I like it. The BLO really makes the basswood pop, and you put just enough paint on it to make it very interesting.

[Dileon]

I really like the gold, flesh color, against the natural. It works very nicely!

[fly fisher]

Originally Posted by Steve Reed

Fly fisher, the Basswood Angel is about 8" high by 6 1/2' at the widest span of the wings. BLO basecoat with acrylics.

Thanks Steve, Would you mind if i copied it because i've got a friend who likes this sort of thing? My one would only be about 1 1/2 inches high and might do it in bone.