I'm back and santa's with me

[Graywolf71]

Hey carving buddies,
Thought i forgot about you didn't you. Well had to set aside the tools for a while and take care of family issues. But i got out the tools, knocked off the rust, i know i should have treated them before i put them away, and got down to work. I'm still churning out my santa ornaments but i found a new pattern to add to my Christmas collection.
It needs to be painted, wife's not set up yet, so the pic is a little washed so i hope you can see the detail.
Be honest, what do ya think?

Michael Gray

[Keoma]

I think it is fantastically inspirational! I love the perplexed look on his face! He really makes me want to carve one! Good job! I have always wanted to make one...are they feasable for a beginner? Thank you for sharing!

[Graywolf71]

Originally Posted by Keoma

...are they feasable for a beginner?

They are Keoma. I based the carving on what i learned from Gene Messer in the flat plane style. The hardest part is pointing the tip, i did it by hand but it could be done easily enough with a bandsaw.

Michael Gray

[Tom-H]

Michael,

Missed ya! Glad you're back. Your latest Santa is great looking. I like it. Is it 2 inches tall, or 4 inchs? Get my drift? Anyway great job..

Tom H

[Graywolf71]

HEY TOM! No this one is a full 12" tall, didn't start this one in miniture like i normally do.

Say hello to the group for me and i look forward to getting back down there in the very near future....i'll bring santa with me.

Michael Gray

[chuckt]

Me likey Michael. Nice job! Can't wait to see him painted.

Cheers
ChuckT

[dart]

Nice work.