[Dan Wegiel]

Doris, great carving and I too thought that it was a much larger piece. You have such great talent.

Dan

[Irishman]

You did a great job making him look three dimensional. Don't know how you managed to do it with the glasses.
I was also wondering about the line on his neck. I assumed it was the cord on his glasses. I expect if a person is looking over his shoulder like that than the sternocleadomastoid (can't recall how to spell that word...if in fact that is the muscle) would be very prominant in the neck. I've never carved one so I wouldn't be able to suggest how to approach it next time.
Your very good a profile carving, something I haven't tried yet.
Patrick

[Merle Rice]

Hi Doris, Nice realistic carving. Your friend is going to like it very much. Merle.

[Ashbys]

Nice clean work Doris. He should like it. In english measurement , it is a 6 inch by 4 inch and 3/4 thick . Well done.

Ash

[doris]

thank you all too... :-) ... thanks ash for translating measurements to inch, i am not used to use them....yes, patrick he has that muscle, whatever its name is, very prominent when pose like this, but i think i really overdid it.....well, i dont know how i did it, i just knew what i want see when it is finished. i often think, this is the main difficulty with carving figuratively, to really see in your mind everything you want to put into the wood. to me, this is a very strong guide, helping me often when technical problems occur... i did not know how to carve with the glasses when i started, but i never think the way "i have never done this so it might be too difficult", rather i think " i want do that, so i try..."

[Fred Zavadil]

Doris, I think you found your style, simple lines capturing the likeness, I remember you were unsure about the more elaborate style - this is probably working better for you. Very effective and very good carving, Also, I did not realize how small the carving is until I saw the bigger version in the gallery - just great to see how much you have progressed.
Fred

[Alice in Wonderland]

H Doris what a beautiful carving I admire your style leaving it natural too is so attractive .there is so much detail to work on ,really great job.
How do you do it so quickly??? you must stick to a carving? like the whole day? I am still undecided about my "Man" and his hair.I put him away maybe after a few days I will know what to do I hope :-)))
Alice

[doris]

alice and fred, thank you too for your nice comments... not so sure that i have a style already, i am still trying a lot of things. i learn it is such a difference in what i love to look at, and what i love to create, if this makes sense ...but, yes, it feels good doing a carving with more "simple" lines... yes, alice, i stick to carving, as much as life allows me, and when possible i carve the whole day, forgetting everything, even eating.... i wish only i could have more time for carving....i think, in case of undecidedness, alice, it is really best to put it aside a short time, and then look at it with fresh eyes. often then you suddenly know what you want do...i am getting really curious of seeing your mongolian man, but of course am waiting patiently for that :-)