Charging African Lion

[Mirro]

Carved from a natural edge slab of Pennsylvania Cherry. Size is 22" x 13"
I had watched this tree grow on our property for over 30 years. It was harvested two years ago and I wanted to carve something for myself from this wood.

[sitesby]

Dick,
What a fine carving with a great meaning. Thank you for sharing it.

[Ron T]

Hi Dick,

What a great carving. You sure managed to get the perpective right. He looks like he's coming straight at you.

[carver33]

Very nice job and a a beautiful piece of wood.

How did you like carving cherry?

Bill (Aiken, SC)

[Mirro]

Thanks Jerry, Ron, and Bill for your kind comments. Your positive encouragement is sincerely appreciated. Yes, Bill, I did enjoy carving this cherry wood. In my opinion, carving hardwoods is definitely more difficult and more challenging than carving softer woods. I think the extra effort is worthwhile. This piece of cherry had a very consistent composition and texture that was nice for carving.

[carver33]

Glad to hear that you liked carving in cherry. It's one of my favorites. It's somewhat more difficult than basswood and some others, but I think the look of cherry is worth the extra effort. I'm about to post a picture of a piece I just finished.

Bill (Aiken, SC)

[Nomad]

That is a beautiful carving and a very fine piece of cherry!

[Joy]

What a beautiful piece! The grain and carving really enhance each other. Thanks for sharing.

[tnartist05]

Very nice work plus your natural finish is outstanding.

Forrest

[Mirro]

Thank you, Nomad, Joy, and Forrest. I changed the photo today because we finally had sunshine and I like to take project pictures in the natural light. I find it very difficult to show the natural color and grain of the wood using artificial light and avoid the glare of a hand rubbed finish at the same time. I do appreciate your comments. Dick