Gene Messer Indian

[Sixty_Vette]

Well, I tried the Indian Girl by Gene, and well I took some liberites. After getting close to finishing, it looked more like an old woman than a young girl - LOL

So I decided to TRY to get more facial expression on the carving. Having Cherokee in my blood, I could not help but think of my Great Grandmother (100% Cherokee) and how she always looked sad and or angry. Last time I saw her was probably 40+ years ago, but I could still see her sitting on her chair.

Anyways here is what I came up with - still learning and have some cleanup and painting to do - but thought I would share what I have. Faces are so hard for me, AND the nose broke off - had to super glue it back on - afraid to take more off - still a little larger than I would like!

Sorry for poor quality pics - took with cell at work - good camera at home!

for looking!

(my appoligies to Gene for butchering his carving - LOL)

[A_Swope]

Good Carving Sixty Vette
You did a fine job.

Alex

[Old Codger]

She looks pretty good to me Sixty Vette! I have to admit as many others have, it's difficult to carve a female carving...to make them look soft and femine...Men are just easy to carve...they look good rough and hard looking, so I fully understand where you coming from... But your little N.A. looks pretty good to me! Save carving to you!
Kenn

[SlowMover]

A great beginner piece, much better than my first attempts...keep it up and improvement will occur, you are off to a great start.

[Grayhorn]

Sixty_Vette, that is a first class lady carving. Well done. We all know it is more difficult to do the female face. You did very well. Carve on my friend.

[carlt]

Good job, keep it up, Sixty Vette. That is what glue is for.

Carl

[tnartist05]

You did GOOD!! My first carving, I ask my wife where to put it? She said in the trash can in your art room! lol

Keep trying,thats the key to carving.

Forrest

[Sixty_Vette]

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I worked a little on the face and painted the piece over the weekend. Thought I would post a few pics of the finished project!

for looking!

[Frank D]

Hi Sixty,
Nice job on the carving, and the paint job really brought it together.
I like it.

Frank D

[uvawyo]

Sixty, Very nice job I like her