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Old 09-20-2010, 09:31 PM
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This was the project that I started and mostly finished in Adina Huckins' class at War Eagle. I have struggled like most with female faces and I jumped at the opportunity to learn from such an accomplished artist (Adina Huckins Woodsculpture - Home ). I could not be more pleased with the results! I still need to a little more work before mounting to a base and applying a finish, but finished the hair and eyes last night and couldn't wait any longer. Adina is a wonderful teacher and I could not recommend her classes more strongly!

This about 10" tall from basswood and the title is from an old Bob Dylan song. My carving is based on a carving that Adina is doing of her neice. The title seemed appropriate for a young lady from Northwest Arkansas. Thanks for looking and comments and advice are always welcomed.
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Old 09-20-2010, 09:41 PM
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Really awesome carving Mike!! I have also struggled with the female face, looks like you nailed it, well done!

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Old 09-20-2010, 09:55 PM
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Hi Mike,
Its very easy to see that you're an excellent student because SHE'S SPECTACULAR!!! I can see why you were in a hurry to share her with us, a super job!
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Mike...that's one of the most beautiful scuptures of the female face I have ever seen! Maganificent!! You have reason to be proud....just a gorgeous work of art....Bonnie
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Old 09-20-2010, 10:46 PM
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Beautiful job Mike!!
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Old 09-20-2010, 10:50 PM
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Fantastic job.
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Beautiful Mike.. simply beautiful.
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Great sculpture!! she is beautiful!
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Old 09-20-2010, 11:27 PM
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Mike,
Beautiful!!!
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Very Beautiful!
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