[bbowers]

I finished a few Santas & wanted to share them. The shelf sitters were a good way to practice faces and the other one is just an ornament. I'm finally getting to where I'm OK with my faces, but more practice will help. Any suggestions or input is appreciated.

[Joy]

Hey, Barry, those look terrific. I especially like the bald one with the domed head. They all have great expressions.

My husband and I lived in Hudson, Ks (just South of Great Bend) in 1963 (probably before you were born). We did all our shopping in Great Bend.

[Banjo]

You should be "OK" with your faces.....they are fantastic!! I'd love to be able to carve a face like that. Very nice work!!

[Tom H]

Yep! they look real good to me....But you know what?? They might make great Christmas Tree ornaments. No! they would make great tree ornaments. One would look real good next to the other ornaments from the Christmas Tree Ornament swap. You ought to consider it...Tom H

[bbowers]

Joy-
Thanks for the kind words. I was born by 1963, but way too young to carve yet! Hudson used to have a really good place to eat fried chicken, so we visited often.
Tom-
They would make good ornaments, but they have homes. My production is not up to the exchange, but I think it's a great idea. It's fun to see other carvings.

[gene messer]

Barry .. You did a great job on those guy's ..

your painting and carving are both very good ..

Thanks for sharing ..

Gene

[Blake Lunsford]

Barry,

They look great to me! Thanks for posting and keep up the good work!

Blake

[Claude]

Nice work, Barry!
Claude

[tnartist05]

Barry, I dont think theres alot of room for improvement..why?? Cause these santas look so NEAT!! Great carvings plus your painting is just right! Tn~

[mikeg]

Very nice!

mikeg