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Old 12-02-2009, 04:15 PM
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Hi all, well i finished the two Christmas presants I didn't want a lot of painting so on the dragon i just did the facial features and on the seahorse just the base. the dragon was was givin a slight tint with burnt umber and turp. I used minnwax lacquer to finish them I have one more to get done before Christmas, the winged lion. Hope you enjoy theses and comments are always welcome.

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Old 12-02-2009, 04:41 PM
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Way cool! I really like the sea horse design!
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Old 12-02-2009, 04:42 PM
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Nice carvings, Feb. I especially like the dragon. The expression on its face is great. Looks like it's staring down at something it's going to enjoy dismembering.
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I have done the dragon. But yours is 10 times better then mines. WIll have to give the others a try someday. Oh yeah also did the Wizard.
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Old 12-02-2009, 05:11 PM
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Both are really nice, I like the dragon the best. Thanks for sharring.

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Old 12-02-2009, 06:22 PM
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Thanks for your comments Jim , thats what my grand son will think. Simplyme, different maybe never better

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Beautiful carvings Feb !

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I really like all three I am partial to dragons so that would be my pick. Thanks for sharing
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Hi Feb,

Outstanding job on both of those carvings.
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Those are fantastic (in both senses of the word) - I'm stoked to see the winged lion when he's done.
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