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Old 10-31-2010, 06:04 PM
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Here is my rendition of a female woodspirit. The log is 2 feet high and beautiful butternut - what a pleasure to carve. Tried something new by providing her with a head full of leaves instead of hair. What a tedious task this was trying to layer the leaves, undercut, and put veins on all of them. I made a real effort to sand down the face with grits ranging from 100 to 800. She is sealed with danish oil and satin sealer. Hope you like her.
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Old 10-31-2010, 07:06 PM
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Patrick, she is absolutely gorgeous! I strive to carve leaves that well. She has the wow factor!
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Old 10-31-2010, 08:43 PM
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Another amazing carving Patrick she is really beautiful. Great imagination great carving as usual.
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Old 10-31-2010, 08:54 PM
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WOW for sure. the face is so well done. and the added tons of leaves just gives it that awww facter. just grand. Evie
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Awesome carving Patrick! Love the leaves...how unique and soooo well matched to your facial carving... You've certainly captured the knack of carving eyes as she seems to look right at you...very natural looking. Thanks for sharing her with us and continued safe carving to you!
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Wonderful Patrick .. always love to see your work

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Old 10-31-2010, 09:33 PM
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Patrick, excellent carving! Love the "leaf" hair, great idea and perfect execution!
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Excellent female face Patrick. Just when I think your work is the best you outdo yourself with another even better one. Do the leaves make her a "Green Girl" instead of a woodspirt?
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The leaves are a nice touch - they blend in nicely with the natural tone of the piece.
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Old 10-31-2010, 09:58 PM
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Beautiful! Those leaves really add to the piece.
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