[K Karver]

Hi Gene, You are right, it was a lot of fun to do. And, the fun is in keeping it simple. Thanks for the supportive comments.

John

Originally Posted by gene messer

Love him John .. simple and too the point .. he looks like you had alot of fun carving him ..

I love simple carvings like this .. not simple in skill .. just simple in character .. your cuts are clean and painitng is great ..

great job John

Gene

[K Karver]

Thanks, too, to the rest for looking in and commenting so favorably.

John K Karver

[Coffeeman]

John,
In addition to what has already been mention by the members above me, I especially appreciate your hat, it really fits the head, has movement all the way around it, nice little pattern on it, and its my feeling that it draws my attention to your face/head area first. Great job, Bill

[chpster90bu]

John...I agree...great job on that flat plane sea captain! Clean lines and a wonderful paint job. I like him! Bonnie

[K Karver]

Bill, thanks for the analysis of the hat. Now that you say it it does catch the eye. Thanks Bonnie. Hope you're havin fun with your's too

John K Karver

[justafurnaceman]

what size block did you start out with? I'm new to this and getting an idea of what size blocks to purchase.

[K Karver]

Hi justafurnaceman,

Welcome to the world of woodcarving and to the forum. This is a great place for you to get answers to a lot of questions and lots of good material to look at.

The block was roughly 6 x 2.5 x 2.5. Will look forward to seeing your attempt. Enjoy.

John K Karver

[Mark N. Akers]

John:
Another great carving,very clean and neat.

[K Karver]

Mark, I know this is a little late in coming, but I do appreciate the encouragement. It has been a crazy month. School ended last week and I head to China for six weeks next Wednesday. Again, Thanks.

John K Karver

[bullshipper]

Neat little feller John, I like the detail and the paint you put on him he looks like a tough little feller.
Lonnie