German Shepherd

[Tarik]

Hi, I've been out for many months, since I moved and I have no internet conection nor I have been able to be very actuive at carving. I wanted to share my last piece (started in December... duh). As this is no my PC I can't upload the pictures, but I have them upload in a page, which will be easier.

I had carved dogs before, but I had avoided carving GSDs because everyone has a very precise preconceibed idea of what a GSD should look like, but after two attempts I finally made something that I'm happy with.

I wanted something to be recognized for everybody, not only GSD fans, but I didnt want a stiff stack like a show dog, that's why I didn't align the front legs and tilted slightly the head, to give a more alive expression.

It's made on rauli wood.

[Simplyme]

Love the way the tongue sticks out....Good work.

[doris]

oh that is a wonderful carving !! he is alive, very alert, and curious, how he leans his head slightly to the side, i have seen that so often in young german shepard dogs...wow what a great catching of the character of a dog... i also like that he is not overly detailed, just enough that we can "feel" his fur, see where his bones are, yeah !! thanks for sharing, really amazing carving

[Lynn O. Doughty]

Nice one Tarik. Glad to see you back again.

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Great carving.....!

[torpidhummer]

I have been around a lot of German Shepards and your carving of one looks real, great job.
Oscar

[Iowa Carver]

Great looking Sheppard. Thanks for posting it!

Corey

[againstthegrain]

I really like it. You did a great job!

What can I say...I'm a dog lover and Ceasar Milan is my hero!

[Ron T]

Hi Tarik,

That's a beautifully done carving. Keep up the great work.

[Tarik]

Thanks to all!! I expect to have internet in about a month and to be active again, I too miss you and all the knowledge on this site. I don't have all my tools with me, that's one of the reasons I haven't been carving as much as I wan, so slow at carving this one and also why the figure still doesn't have a base.