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Old 01-24-2008, 06:39 AM
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This is the finished version of a WIP I posted earlier this week.

It is made from 1x2x12" basswood. Scrollsaw to remove inner pieces.

The carving was all done with knives.

I started with a rough idea to join two figures, and worked out the details as I went along.

This is my first real go at posing figures, and carving hand and feet.

I have provisionally captioned it "The annual father-and-sons talent show had become a little competitive that year".

They are looking at their rivals alongside them, which I plan to carve next.

Pete
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Old 01-24-2008, 06:56 AM
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petem,


great work on the acrobats, this is really cool carving.


bart
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Old 01-24-2008, 07:55 AM
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Pete,

I'm usually pretty "caricature-averse" but I must say that in both design and execution this is an outstanding piece!

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Thats very neat! Im sure this was a hard carving by keeping the acrobats in thier proper perspectives. You did a GREAT job! Tn~
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Don't you have any acrobats in wales with hair? just kidding, great job!
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No hair...no ears either

The big guy has a hairy chest.
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WOW! I mean... Wow! I mean really WOW!
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Great carving pete. How did that guy get that drum up there???
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Pete .. what a novice idea .. The piece is wonderful ..

It really reminds you of those old circus carvings of long ago ..

you did a great job of carving and the idea is so original .

you did great Pete ..

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Pete
That is one very nice carving great ideal.
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