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Old 11-04-2011, 02:59 PM
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Here's my attempt at a LeClair style Bust all comments welcome as usual. Thanks for looking.
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Old 11-04-2011, 06:17 PM
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Good job Doug, Looks like you nailed those eyes.

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Old 11-04-2011, 06:55 PM
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Good eyes and the collar is right on. He looks good!
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Old 11-04-2011, 06:59 PM
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Great looking carving
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Old 11-04-2011, 07:19 PM
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He's a beaut! Great workmanship.
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Old 11-05-2011, 10:25 AM
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Godd Le Clair carving. fred k
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Old 11-05-2011, 12:07 PM
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Very nice, Doug
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Old 11-07-2011, 09:25 AM
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Nice carving! Very clean cuts and great expression too. I have never figured out exactly how to nail down the way he carves the eyes myself.

Only one negative comment, the ears need to be tucked into the sides of the head just a little more. They kind of look glued on.
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Old 11-07-2011, 01:56 PM
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Nice carving you can tell it is in Pete's style
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