Female in Red Oak

[Irishman]

Here's a female face carving in a piece of old red oak I discovered in my pile of wood in the garage. The face is around 15 inches in length and the log is around 4 feet. All I added was oil to the grain which really darkened the face. The sheen is from the camera flash and the just sprayed on sealer.
Patrick

[tucker1931]

Hey there Patrick, you sure are doin a great job on those female faces these days. This one is real fine and a great piece of wood as well.
Cliff

[Merle Rice]

Patrick, you now have Mastered the female face. Excellent piece of work. Merle

[Kenny_S]

Maybe it is just me, she appears to be Native American. None the less, you capture the essence of the female face.
Very nice piece Patrick.

[Irishman]

Thanks Cliff, Merle and Kenny...and yes Kenny, I probaby could get away with saying I was carving an African Canadian/American female as the grain is quite dark. And, if you have noticed from my other females, I tend to make the lips quite full which could suggest a more ethnic origin.

[Irishman]

The face is still showing some sheen but this picture gives you a better idea of the grain color without the flash. The neck is not as narrow as the photo suggest. Next course will be a photography course I think.

[uvawyo]

She is beautiful, My females tend to be very homely, I made a print of yours for a guide line

[Colin-Partridge]

Great job Patrick she is beautiful. I agree she has an aboriginal flare about her never the less she is an excellent carving. Thanks for posting
Colin

[tnartist05]

Very nice Patrick,a smooth look to her,just right!

Great work always from you!

Forrest

[rales]

Nice! Great piece of wood you had to work with - slow growth. Love to see people carving Oak!