Elf

[toycarver]

Nice job. The eyes look real.

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Aye and begorrah, looks like a she devil leprechaun to me! lol

[Thor]

Kathy, it is wonderful. I think you found a new stick! Love the colors and the lipstick!
Christina

[Sharon of the Dell]

You did areal good job Kathy. I like it. It's not like everyone elses.

[DADDIO]

great job kathy love the carving and the paint work, keep up the great work.i love carving these as well what a great pattern mark came up with in these style ornamants

[Mottles]

Merle, Cliff, Forrest, RonT, Eddy, Carl, Gene, Burtoni, cannuckcarver, Kris, Dave, Christina, Sharon, DADDIO.

Thank, you ALL for your nice and fun compliments about 'Elf.' LOL I hope Mark feels the same way as you all.

You know I have to laugh because 'Elf' didn't really start out to end with this look. All I had in mind was to carve an elf with soft features.
The more I carved the more my 'Elf' took on that look.

I knew exactly how I wanted to paint 'Elf' and what color's I wanted to use.
Couldn't help myself it was as if 'Elf' was guiding me though the process.

I'll leave it to you whether you think my 'Elf' is a male or female. It's been great to read your comments. A friend and art teacher of mine once told me to always strive to tell a story with my paintings. I really feel that can be said of carving too. Let the viewer be part of the process!

Thanks, Again Everyone
Kathy