First finished-sort-of-project

[Howie]

Based on the 5-minute wizard videos. I got a little annoyed of watching it on my iPod so once I got the gist of it I went off on my own. Any tips?

[Merle Rice]

Hi Howie, your getting it ,stay with it. Merle

[Jim S.]

Hey Howie,
Nice lookin' wizard.
I know exactly what you're talking about with that iPod. I've watched mine until I'm just about cross-eyed.
What kind of finish are you going to apply?
Thanks for sharing your work.
Keep on keeping on.

Jim

[uvawyo]

Good wizard, Howie

[SlowMover]

That's a good start. You cuts look clean, that is a major plus. Just carve him a few more times, concentrating on making him round in the face, clean cuts, and maybe a little more detail in the beard. keep up the practice and improvement will occur.

[Ezzylearner]

Much, much better than my first 5-minutes wizard. Nice work. Thanks for sharing.

Safe and fun carving to you.

Lawrence (call me Ezzy, if you like)

[Old Codger]

Howie! Great carving! Keep up the good work...practice, practice, practice...you'll be amazed at how much improvement you'll see in just a short period of time (even though your current project is very nice!!!)... Keep us posted on your latest carvings!!!
Kenn

[gene-messer]

Howie .. your getting there .. now carve another one and with time your get better and better

Gene

[Mark Dellinger]

Howie,

I agree with everyone else, you are getting there. As Slow said try a little more rounding. on the facial features. I will be looking for the next project that you complete. I have a question for you. Did you get the 5 minute wizard done in 5 minutes. The first one I did I think took me about 2 1/2 hours. All I could think the whole time was "5 minutes, you got to be kidding me"
Keep up the good work.

Safe Carving and god Bless,

Mark

[Howie]

Thanks everyone - I've tried more of a cariacture head based on what I learned doing this (First try) and did try doing a bit more rounding. I have trouble getting rounded cheeks, etc. I find I take too much off and flatten my cuts. Tips on how to round them?

I also read something in reference to an 'arched' cut. Any tips on how to achieve this?