I'm not so pleased, but Wife is thrilled to bits!

[Blinky Bill]

G'day All,
My wife was born in Ireland, and as Monday just gone was her birthday, I set out to carve Harley Refsals' Leprechaun as a gift for her, unfortunately, the wood I chose (Brown Tulip Oak) wasn't really suitable for flat plane carving and he ended up as anything but flat plane, and of course I can see quite a few things that I wish I had done differently...ah well, maybe next time.
However, the wife loves him (warts 'n' all) so for a very short time, I am No.1 around here....LOL
He is 8" tall and I carved him a Shamrock as a base to make him less likely to be knocked over. I appologise in advance for the poor photography and I thank you for taking the time to look.
John

[MackTheKnife]

Sure'n that's a fine leprechaun you've got there, John. I especially like the fact that you did a shamrock for a base. Much better than just putting him on a plain base.

Bob

[squbrigg]

I'll just bet she's thrilled with him! She'll be looking for his pot of gold to show up at any time too! LOL

Well done and I love the shamrock base, it sets him off.

Bob

[Blinky Bill]

Many thanks to Bob and Bob...LOL .I appreciate your interest, and I'm happy that you enjoyed my shamrock base.Thanks again.
John

[CarverFromNoWhere]

Excellent work John, I to like the shamrock base but even more I like the painting you have really brought him to life.
Carl

[tnartist05]

John as the above comments I will add the fact is? He looks great plus I also like his little stick in his well carved right hand plus the shamrock base adds such a delightfull touch to this carving,plus not to leave out the excellent job you did painting him!
Ohhh yea!! You are out of the dog house for the time being,cause the chains our wives have on us will be jerking you back soon! LOL

And then,you will have to carve her another wonderfull carving as you did on this Leprechaun!!

Forrest

[Bill Anderson]

very nice I can see why she loved it. Great job!

[Blinky Bill]

Many thanks to Carl, Forrest and Bill
I thank you fellers for your interest and nice comments, they are greatly appreciated.
John

[schizoidlogger]

John,
Nice job. I like the red hair and big boots - very emerald ile-sy - can be spotted easier when lying in the ditch on the way home from the pub. (hey - it's o.k. I'm Irish)

[Irishman]

Fine looking carving John. I even got a few ideas for my own leprechaun I started. He definitely has some Irish in him so you wife should be pleased.
Patrick