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Old 10-24-2007, 04:01 PM
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I was requested to carve a character with whiskers wearing a ball cap so here is what developed. The wood is birch and stands approx. 3ft tall. You'll notice that I am now painting my carvings now...something new for me. There is one coat of oil so far and I am yet to add the sealer and then the wax which will soften the paint but bring out the details. I tried blue eyes for the first time for something different. I've been told that the color of his eyes gives him a less mountain man appearance and makes him less harsh looking. Anyway, he's going to find a home soon. Thanks for looking.
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Old 10-24-2007, 04:17 PM
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patrick,

nice looking peice, good expressions

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Old 10-24-2007, 05:14 PM
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Patrick,
As usual I am impressed. Just love the progression in your carvings love the paint really enhances the carving. Again it is your style I have told you a thousand times I would know it anywhere. Great job my friend I am impressed.
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Old 10-24-2007, 05:18 PM
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Looks great, love the hat & the eyes bring it to life.


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Old 10-24-2007, 05:20 PM
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Great Job Patrick! I see you are progressing, like the beard!
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Old 10-24-2007, 05:24 PM
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Nice job, Patrick. I like the face, it looks just right!
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Old 10-24-2007, 07:27 PM
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Thanks everyone. I hope it inspires our new carvers (and there seems to be a lot of them on the board lately) as all of your pics kept me motivated to continue practicing.
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Patrick:
If you don't mind a suggestion, take a sharp toothpick and put a very very very small dot of white paint in a corner (I'd suggest upper-right) of each eye to represent the reflection of light from the surface of the eye...then finish as you plan...

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Old 10-24-2007, 09:37 PM
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I think I need a bigger tooth pick because if you look at the lower corner of his pupil (look real hard), there is supposed to be a white freck there. I don't have a photo with a close up to show you...but having said that, I need to make it bigger anyway because even I can't see it and I know it's there. Good feedback. When I add the dark satin wax, it would be even harder to see. Oh well, back to the shop. Hammer

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Old 10-24-2007, 10:54 PM
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Patrick, I am an admirer of your work an this one is real nice, your surface is smooth and your cuts look very clean. What is the width of the log. Feb
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