Poplar Root Wood Spirit

[woodtrapper]

I thought I would share a couple of these latest pieces of poplar I found in a nearby creek. I mounted one on a piece of mountain stone. The other one that is not mounted is about 3ft tall. I don't know whether to cut it down or mount it as is. If anyone has any input on moutning the sleepy eyed spirit it would be very much appreciated.

[artolver]

hey woodtrapper
The eyes make the carving they say, I say the wide open mouth and showing the tongue gives these guys real spirit.
good job

art

[Irishman]

Lots of expression in those two characters. Great job.
Patrick

[Coffeeman]

They remind me of a Senior Spirit with his false teeth missing. I like them, they're cute, Bill

[GardenGnome]

Nicely done. Lots of expresion.

Christopher the Garden Gnome

[Irish]

WoodTrapper, Just great! May I ask, did you stain them? The popular that I have cut has always been quite white in color. But I have only worked with branches, never with the root system. The two color effect is fantastic.

Susan

[Hugh]

The root is a great idea, very nice job.
Susan you must get up before breakfast.

[Irish]

Good Morning Hugh, There's going to be a beautiful dawn today!

My Mike is the Night Owl for the 3PM to 3AM shift then I take over around 4:30AM as the Morning Dove shift ...

Susan

[woodtrapper]

Susan, you are correct about the stain.The sleepy fellow is stained w/cedar stain & the toothless one is done in puritan pine.I stained them first, let it set for a bit and rubbed it off hoping to lock in all the lines.I sealed it w/deft satin finish.I am weak in the finishing dept. so it is purely an experiment. I just wanted to say you all really made my morning with your comments.It is going to be a great day. Thanks everyone. Davy.

[Eleanor]

Hi there,I think they are great, very characterful and quirky. The guy standing on the stone looks like his hair is in a very high wind, great movement!