Mountain Man and NA Indian

[Irishman]

Hello all,

Yes I haven't posted for a while but I have posted 4-5 Sea Captains in the gallery over the summer months so I was still carving. My other passion (kayaking) kept me busy but I hope to become a regular poster as we move into the cooler months....at least here in the atlantic area of Canada.
Shown here are two characters influenced by Mark G. and some of the caricature carvers on this site. I find I'm experimenting with different styles lately trying to find my nitch. The carvings are appox. 10-12 inches tall in basswood. The treatment is linseed oil, acrylics, sealer and then a dark wax.
Patrick

[AlArchie]

Quite dramatic looking carvings, Patrick! Well done!

Al

[doris]

hi patrick, glad to see you back ! so you had a nice time kajaking, and even though to carve some :-) i like both, but the right hand side one more, since he is more individual, more own character i mean. nice work both :-)

[susieq]

wow Patrick,
if you are looking for a niche', you may have just found it.....nicely done!!!!! Love the finish you put on them too....

[Ron T]

Hi Patrick,

You did very well on both carvings. It seems you paid close attention to detail as well. I like the coloring you've done all the way to the beads in the Indian's hair.

[JIM QUILICI]

Patrick,
that is one nice carving ....that would look good as a pattern for my chess set (s)
Jim

[cannuckcarver]

Nice carving.....
Thanks for sharring....

[Kenny_S]

Looks like brothers. Nicely carving and finished.

[Irishman]

Thanks everyone. These are fun carvings to do and don't take that long as much of the waste wood is already gone due to the angle of the wood. The NA Indian is boarding on being a caricature with the close eyes and other large facial features. I'll not claim to be a caricature carver as I admire that style. It's nice to hear from the members, old and new...not in age mind you.
Patrick

[vacation212]

BabyBeautiful prize wining carvings.Happy