[Don by the lake]

I just finished a Harold Enlow roughout and wanted an opinion. Do I paint it or leave it natural ala Marv Kaisersatt. The photo shows the carving wet after cleaning and I kind of like the looks of it. What do you all think?

[Mitchell]

It looks great natural. I'm really impressed with the flowers...nice touch.

[Dagwood]

If it were mine I'd leave it unpainted..Looks great

[wood-whittler]

don,


what about a limited amount of paint, like just eyes and teeth and then give it a natural finish like a coat of wax or blo or poly whatever is your liking, i agree also great carving really like those flowers.


bart

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

its a great carving, but I think they just pop when painted.....just my opinion!

[windsong]

I'm with Bart just a little color goes a long way And if i may say you did a great job on the carving.
windsong

[GeorgiaCarver]

I think you answered your own question! I like it too. I would leave it natural. You did an awesome job on the carving, thank you for sharing it.

Greg

[tucker1931]

Don, personally, I think you should find another hobby, you've totally conquered this one. That's a beautiful piece and I agree with some of the others, a very light color wash would go a long way, thanks for showing such a nice carving.
Cliff

[Marci MN]

That is just adorable! I'd have a hard time deciding too on if to paint or not.

[Claude]

I think it looks good natural, but if you do decide to paint, use very very very thin washes - I think it'd be best with just a hint of color on the clothing, and as bart says, the teeth and eyes could have a little more opaque white.

Claude