[Tarik]

This is a twice "First". My first human figure and my first painted carving.

After a short try I gave to the Humbrol Enamel I use to paint my pencil miniatures, I finally declined by acrylics (Thanks Thomp ) It have lots of bugs and I keep finding more every time I see the piece, starting by the too short legs, but to be the first one I'm quite satisfied. I just hope the friend I'm going to give it think the same.

[mwilleson]

Looks good Tarik, especially for "firsts"!

I'm sure your friend will like it very much.

It's good that your looking objectively at your work. Don't worry, you will always find things you don't like or would like to have done differently - that's how we learn and grow as carvers.

[squbrigg]

Well done Tarik, that's a fine looking Buccaneer! Very well done for your first!! Keep you the good work and your skills will improve with each.You are starting off very well indeed. We are very lucky to have some kind and gifted teachers on here, willing to share their skills and experiences.

Bob

[Irishman]

Well done Tarik. Your first human figure! Very nice.
Patrick

[bygeorge]

Tarik, very well done. I really like the expression and the stance.

Chuck

[Tony]

Tarik,
Don't be too tough on yourself. Some people are born with unequal leg length. We tend to strive for symmetry in our carvings but that is not always the case in real life.

I will leave a carving in a visible area that I walk by many times in our house and look at it before finishing it. It is good to analyze what we are doing. Keep up the good work.

Tony

[love2carve2]

Tarik,
Very nice first. Don't be too rough on yourself. I like it. As already said, I like his expression and his stance too. Nicely done. I'm sure your friend will enjoy it. Keep up the good work.
Mary

[Tarik]

Thanks to all, your words are encouraging. I was delaying doing human figure, but after this first one I feel more confident of my own habilities and don't doubt I'll keep exploring, there is lot to do with persons and clothing.