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Old 01-23-2009, 06:18 PM
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Here is one I finished two days ago, I have just got around to posting pictures. I will put some more pictures in the galleries, tell me what you think.
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Old 01-23-2009, 06:25 PM
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I like him! But you've got to tell us how you do the eyes. Looks like they are "depressed" somehow.

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Old 01-23-2009, 06:30 PM
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Hi Carl,very unique style Elf. Well done. Merle
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Old 01-23-2009, 06:33 PM
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Jogger I very carefully carve the eyes with the tip of my knife, the pupil is done with a very small gouge. Thanks Merle, i try to make them different then everyone elses.
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Old 01-23-2009, 07:37 PM
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Nice work Carl, it looks great. Like the beard!

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Old 01-23-2009, 07:50 PM
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Thanks Corey, he is quite dusty in the pictures and I am not to happy with the way the finish came out.
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Old 01-23-2009, 07:51 PM
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I like him Carl! What kind of wood is he carved from?
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Old 01-23-2009, 08:01 PM
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Excellent job! I especially like how you've blended the coloring so well, making it so much more interesting than it could have been. Nice jagged-layering effect on his hat too. Thanks for sharing him!
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Old 01-23-2009, 08:05 PM
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He's great, Carl! What's the problem with the finish?

I especially like the way you paint: the non-traditional colors and the flush on the cheeks and ears is perfect.

You relieved the irises with your knife? Dude! You're my hero!

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Old 01-23-2009, 08:14 PM
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Carl:
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