A gift for a friend

Jim OH · #1 11-05-2007, 12:44 AM

Hi everyone,
Had a friend retire recently and knowing he was a Civil War buff, I just finished this one up to give him as a gift. He presented me with a small birehouse he made on a lathe out of about 4 different kinds of exotic woods.
He makes a lot of pens and over the years we complimented each others work. Hopefully, he will like it. Thought I would post it to share. The pattern was derived from about three different versions I combined into this one.
The carving is about 6" tall including the 1/2" base.
Jim OH

gene messer · #2 11-05-2007, 12:55 AM

Great job Jim .. I always enjoy seeing your figures .. Their so original ..

I really like the way you layed the flag behind the bust .. It gives it a great touch ..

A good looking southener ..

Great carving and painting ..

Gene

Bartster · #3 11-05-2007, 08:07 AM

jim,

great looking bust i am sure your freind will be very pleased. thanks for sharing.

bart

squbrigg · #4 11-05-2007, 08:08 AM

That's a splendid looking bust! Your friend is sure to be pleased and impressed. Well done.

Bob

Arnold Smith · #5 11-05-2007, 08:10 AM

good job Jim,

Arnold

GeorgiaCarver · #6 11-05-2007, 08:31 AM

Really great carving, the detail in the face is excellent and I like the flag behind him!

Well done.

Greg

Anthony Filetti · #7 11-05-2007, 08:43 AM

Jim, great job on his eyes. I'm sure he will be happy!

Tom H · #8 11-05-2007, 08:51 AM

Oh my Jim! I will be working real hard to be your friend. That's really a great gift. Really a wonderful little carving. Your friend is a very lucky person. Tom H

Merle Rice · #9 11-05-2007, 09:06 AM

Jim , very nice work, I'm sure your friend will enjoy it for many years. Merle

Hi_Ho_Sliver · #10 11-05-2007, 09:13 AM

Good job and good face on the Reb!