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Old 10-15-2006, 07:56 PM
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Default Elk done!!!!

Well, here he is. Hope you like him but I am open to critques
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Old 10-15-2006, 08:01 PM
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I think you need to send him to me so I can check it out. But from what I can see you did a beautiful job. I still want you to send him to me though.
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Old 10-15-2006, 08:03 PM
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Oh yeah I forogt, I'm thinking of "Another Year Past" (Passed ?) as a titrle for it. What do you all think? Any suggestions?
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Old 10-15-2006, 08:05 PM
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Default Re: Elk done!!!!

Thanks Ron I'll give your suggestion of a closer look some thought
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Old 10-15-2006, 08:16 PM
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Nancy, it looks AWSOME!!, the only thing i would change is a little more brown on the antlers
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Old 10-15-2006, 08:20 PM
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Nancy, I am truly humbled in the presence of your carvings! Really beautiful work!

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Old 10-15-2006, 08:45 PM
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Excellent work, Nancy! The only suggestion I would have is the same one Ron had - it would look much better sitting on my coffee table...


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Old 10-15-2006, 08:52 PM
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Very beautiful Nancy, and the title fits perfect, great meaning behind it, well done. Bill
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Old 10-15-2006, 09:03 PM
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really good job!
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Old 10-15-2006, 09:03 PM
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Nancy, Critques????from me...you gotta be kiddin! It looks like it's about ready to jump right off those rocks.. Super job. Tom H
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