...figured it was time to share pics of last years Santa...

http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...&members=1

(I also figured out how to upload pics....)

this carving was my entry into the magazines Santa contest, i
have entered this years but did not feel it would be appropriate to post until the contest has been completed...

...let me know what ya guys think...

I like it alot!
Thanks for the pre and post painting pictures that helps a lot.
Nice idea. Well executed.

A great job really cute idea. Cant wait to see your entry for this year.
Colin

Tony, Neat idea, and great carving. I really liked the snowflakes on the jackets.

Jerry, Hartwell, GA

[don]

Nice job, I like the way the sweater fits loosely. Still room for more cookies

...thanks guys, I can thank the better half for the snowflake idea (yes she gets dome of the credit...)

...this was my first attempt at orignal design. Of course I did not give myself enough time for some additional finishing details (and still did not give myself enough time this year...)

Hopefully with all the information I learn here I can continue to improve.

Rocket39.....That is a great piece, very creative, love everything about it...facial expression, body design, painting, etc. Good luck with thi syears entry and balloting.

Rochester....I'm up there about once a month for either work or my sons Hockey.....Coffeeman

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Thats a 'keeper' Rocket! some more when you can,

Great Santa

[Nancy_G]

Tony -- a really good looking, well done Santa. I couldn't see one thing to whine about
When can we see one of this year's entry?

I've never found the nerve to enter a contest or even a show. Every year since Woodcraft started that contest, I print the rules, put them on my bulletin board and promise myself that 'this year' I'll enter but then chicken out.

I can see why YOU'RE brave enough. Which store did you use to enter? Do you sell you work?