indian mask

[JBcarver]

I got the Jeff phares book a couple weeks ago.I didn't follow all of the instructions because I started off the corner instead of a flat piece he used but it really helped me out ,good book.(carving faces)
8x5 basswood ,finished with blo, deft lacquer , and homemade dark wax.(a dab of burnt umber oil melted in the wax)

[GaryMc]

Very Nice Jonah!, you did a wonderfull job!
GaryMc

[gene-messer]

J.B. .. That is fantastic .. A beautiful piece .. Love the detail on the head dress and the facial features are wonderful ..

What a great looking Indian .. You really outdid yourself on this one ..

Gene

[tnartist05]

Jonah,Man what a great carving plus the details look real,plus I like the finish you came up with also! Just a all around great carving!! Forrest

[slivers&dust]

very nice...I like the finish too.

I imagine starting off the corner saved a bit of carving time. I just learned that trick off Mark Gargac's old world santa DVD.

[Merle Rice]

That is one fine piece of Art J. B.. Outstanding. Merle

[Irishman]

Excellent job JB. You make the face look like the skin is sitting on top of the facial bones. He has a great look to him. You did amazingly well considered you just picked up Jeff's book a short time ago.
Patrick

[Fred Zavadil]

Really great, Jonah.
I do not know the book but sometimes it pays off not to follow all the instructions. Very nice.
Fred

[Lightningbolt]

As good as it gets!

[Donald K. Mertz]

Jonah, your Indian Mask is a pleasure to see. Your ability plus what you learned from the book have pushed you forward to be a better carver than you thought you were, so keep at it. Well done.