Another Xmas gift done.

[Merle Rice]

Wood is White Pine from back yard, 3.5"x24", finished with 3 coats of Shellac, Watco Dark Wax, and Feed-n-Wax. Grand Daughter said that is all she wanted for Xmas and she would be satisfied. Boy she was easy. Ha,Ha. The mark in right eye is an ant hole, the limb was a home to a lot Ants. I think it gives the piece character, I hope. Merle

[Anthony Filetti]

Hey that will fit under my mas tree!! Great job Merle!

[markken5889]

Hi Merle,

Great job with the carving, and a truly great gift for your granddaughter!!!

Mark

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

Great job Merle, your grand daughter will be very proud.

Dave

[Merle Rice]

Hi Tony, If it goes under the tree it will look like a log. All the Garden Spirits that I made are for outside but never get their. Go figure huh. Ha,Ha. Thanks for commenting Tony. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Mark, she asked for it and when possible she gets what she wants, within reason. lol. Thanks Mark.

[Merle Rice]

Hi Dave, I have a return policy [ If it isn't liked I will gladly take it back, no questions asked,] Ha,Ha. I haven't got any back so far. Thanks for commenting Dave. Merle

[Dan Wegiel]

Hi Merle, great job on the gift for your grand daughter. The spot you referred to does add character to the piece, to me, he looks as if he's shedding a tear.
Dan

[Merle Rice]

Hi Dan, Your right ,that Ant hole is in the right place to look like a tear. He is a Big Woss. Ha,Ha. Thanks Dan. Merle

[toycarver]

Another nice one! I am working on a face just about like that, sort of from a Shawn Cipa pattern in one of Irish's books. I like the finish you put on it.