Large Woodspirit

[Irishman]

Finally got back to doing some log carvings. Quite a switch from carving little golf balls and bone. This large fella is carved onto a 5 foot birch log. I let it dry out a little too long and there is some spalding showing up in the grain. It adds some color but the fibres are starting to break down. He was just sealed with oil and deft satin sealer...and still a little glossy in the pics. Woodspirits are popular with my small number of fans so he doesn't stay in my garage very long. Enjoy the pics.
Patrick

[Grayhorn]

Patrick, that is a very finely detailed face. If not a keeper someone will be real happy to own that one.

[chpster90bu]

Patrick, I would recognize your carvings anywhere!! Your distinct style comes through on every one.....the detail is amazing and the clean cuts and smoothness you achieve is marvelous. This one is no exception......just really great work! Bonnie

[Ron T]

Hi Patrick,

Good to see you back again. I miss your regular posts. Hope you're doing well.

He's a grand looking fellow down to the bags under his eyes.

[Dileon]

He is great! When I was a kid I would think that some statues that appeared to be watching as I would walk by....he looks like one of them. Great eyes... Di

[Colin-Partridge]

Patrick my friend where have you been its been so long since I saw you post. That sir is one fabulous woodspirit absolutly love him. I can see why they dont stay in your shop very long. Great to see you back posting
Colin

[Dan Wegiel]

Hi Patrick,
Definately easy to see why they don't hang around long, he's fantastic. Great to see you getting those "spirits" released.
Dan

[Irishman]

Thank you Bonnie and Alan.
Alan - its been a long while since I carved a carving for the sake of carving. Something I miss doing.
Bonnie - many of us have our trademark...and I hear often about the eyes I carve. I hope to get some variation in my faces this coming year. I don't want to be comfortable and do the same style of carvings so perhaps my eyes will start to look different in the years to come.
Patrick

[Irishman]

Hi Ron - long time no chat. Doing well, working too much . Great to see your post - your one of the anchors on this site. I wish I only had more time to view everyone elses carvings and comment on their work.
Patrick

Originally Posted by Ron T

Hi Patrick,

Good to see you back again. I miss your regular posts. Hope you're doing well.

He's a grand looking fellow down to the bags under his eyes.

[Irishman]

Thank you Dileon. I don't think I ever received a post from you before. I'm getting away from the forum too often. Hope to see some of your work. Appreciate you taking time to view my work.
Patrick

Originally Posted by Dileon

He is great! When I was a kid I would think that some statues that appeared to be watching as I would walk by....he looks like one of them. Great eyes... Di