My Shawn Cipa style carvings

[Jersey Carver]

I've created a new album with some carvings from one of the Shawn Cipa
books. I really like his style of carving and the books he's published.
Some have criticized his use of squintting eyes in his carvings but I think it gives them a unique look.

http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.co...=&way=&cat=566

I've attached one of my favorites below. I really appreciate the chance
to share some of carvings this forum offers. Thanks WCI.

[Mitchell]

Thanks for sharing your carvings Jersey! Nice job. I do like the expression of the closed (squinting) eyes also.

[Daryl]

Great carving. Super nice job!! Thanks for sharing
Daryl

[GaryMc]

Great Job Jersey! Great Painting also. Keep up the good work!
GaryMc

[MDWine]

I also have that book, and you've represented those carvings and yourself very well... those are very nice.

Great work! Thanks for posting!

[Kenny_S]

The little bride bought Cipa's Nativity book for me but I have not tried to carve anything from it. There are several carvers who uses the squinty technique on their carvings and I believe it adds to the facial expression also. I know sopme of you know Greg(owlhause) and his Santas are great with the squinty eyes. Love seeing his also. Which reminds me, we are you Owl?
Great work JC!

[jillsy]

Great job! I'm jealous! I also really like Shawn's work and hoping to do his Nativity sometime.

Jill

[Lightningbolt]

Squinting eyes are unique and I like them too! I've been using them a lot lately with some very small carving and I just might use them more with the larger ones.

That's one nice Santa! Keep it up.

[Mark N. Akers]

Great job jersey,I am real partial to santa's,you did a very good job.

[Sue in Eureka]

Jersey Carver I love it. I have that book also and love his style.
Sue