"Leafing Elf"

[Mottles]

Hello All:
Here is Elf #7 Guess it isn't hard to figure out why I named him "Leafing Elf". He as with the other's measures the same 7" inches tall x 3" across.
Leafing Elf was finished using BLO and 50/50 Watco Dark and Neutral Wax. Also buffed with a horse-hair shoe brush.

I hope you enjoy him as much as I have enjoyed carving this little forest elf.
As always I appreciate hearing from you and your thoughts for improvement.
Kathy

[Irishman]

Now there's a new twist to the many elves posted here - well done. The grain really stands out on this character.
Patrick

[Ron T]

Hi Kathy,

I agree with Patrick, the grain is beautiful and so is your elf. What kind of wood is it?

[Sharon of the Dell]

I like him and his leaves. Nice one again!

[Kenny_S]

Excellente Kathy. Ya are one of the better ones!

[Merle Rice]

Hi Kathy, Wow is your Imagination ever working overtime! What next? I know how about an Indian, that's right up your interest. Good job Kathy. Merle

[skidmore]

Another fantastic job. These elves just amaze me.


Forrest of NC

[Iowa Carver]

Another beauty Kathy, you got the elves down pat!

Corey

[Mottles]

Patrick, Ron T, Sharon, Kenny, Merle, Forrest, Corey

Thank you, all for returning to see my 'Leafing Elf' and for your nice compliments and support.
This batch of basswood I got from Heinecke has a very strong grain of which is a first. Usually the grain isn't as strong as with these.
I just placed an order yesterday for more basswood from them I hope I luck out and get wood from the same run.
I've already today started elf #8 and yes, Merle 'Feather Elf' is next. You must have read my mind hope you didn't get a headache. lol
Thanks again, everyone
Kathy

[MackTheKnife]

Great elf, Kathy! I like the leafy beard. Almost makes him a Green Man.

If I had one suggestion, I'd start the curve of the nose bridge down to the brow sooner and dish it a little. Most people in profile show a concave curve between the nose and the brow.

I can hardly wait to see Feather Elf.

Bob