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Old 05-26-2010, 09:14 PM
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I hope this carving reflects the number of hours I put into it. She's approximately 14 inches high and carved out of basswood. I tried the natural danish oil for the first time and it gave her a dark gold color...then I sealed her with deft satin sealer. This carving is being purchased by a group who are presented it as a retirement gift to a person who likes the water. The scales were tricky as was the posture I gave her. I redid her face twice as it was a challenge getting an expression I was happy with. The tail was another experiment in patience. Hope you like her.
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Old 05-26-2010, 09:29 PM
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Patrick .. she is beautiful . the carving is excellent and the subject is unique

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Old 05-26-2010, 09:54 PM
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I like the subject, the style and the final product. The colour does give it a different perspective. Nice work.
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Old 05-26-2010, 10:15 PM
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Excellent carving! Very nice style and pose....evokes different feelings from each angle? Not sure if she's lonely or just luring you to your doom!
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Old 05-26-2010, 10:53 PM
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That really is an excellent carving! I'm sure whoever recieves it will be absolutely thrilled (I know I would be). Definately a carving to be proud of. Thanks for sharing

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Very beautiful! Her figure is wonderful, neck very well done, hair is gorgeous, hands very feminine. Overall a beautiful carving. Can you tell, I like it, no, I really really like it... Thanks for showing it to us...
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Old 05-27-2010, 02:07 AM
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Wow, she is stunning Patrick! It looks like you put a lot of hours into her, so meticulous on the details.Congratulations on the sale!
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Old 05-27-2010, 04:08 AM
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OUTSTANDING!!!!!!! They say the mark of a good artist is when the final piece does not reflect the amount of hours that have gone into it. I think you have passed that mark and then some Patrick. It is definitely a wonderful piece reflecting nothing but the pure talent that created her. Thanks for sharing. Joe.
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Old 05-27-2010, 04:18 AM
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She's a beauty! Your time was well spent. Great job!
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Old 05-27-2010, 05:41 AM
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Patrick for all the years I sailed the Seven Seas with my motley crew I never seen such a bonny mermaid. Mind you I never seen a mermaid, except once when I thought I seen one after the second bottle of rum!
Well done,. Now I've a model of the Scottish Maid here, a mermaid would fit in lovely!
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