Stylized Deer

[Merle Rice]

12"x11"x1" Basswood slab with Bark on edges. Burned with a 1/8" ball,stipple effect. After burning went around outside edge with a small Gouge to give a raised effect. Sanded smoth and a coat of BLO and then Feed-n-Wax. Comments are always welcome. Merle

[Claude]

Reminds me of some of the paleolithic rock carvings in the Southwest. Nicely done!
Claude

[Robson Valley]

That's good. I like both the face and the repeating curve of the antlers. Good size, too.
Do more like that: mule deer, elk, moose!

[AlArchie]

Interesting concept, Merle, I like it a lot!

Al

[Merle Rice]

Hi Claude, thank you for your interesting comments. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Thank you Robson Valley showing interest in my piece. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Al, Glad you like my Deer. It's not one of my most liked pieces around here. The oldest Daughter likes it so it is going to be hers. Thanks for commenting Al, it's appreciated. Merle

[Robert Cahill]

I like it I keep looking at and don't know exactly what it is I like but I find it very interesting

[Merle Rice]

Hi Robert, I guess that's the intriguing thing about it. It catches your eye. My Daughter didn't like it at first and then she liked it. It's different I guess. Thanks for commenting Robert. Merle

[Sharon of the Dell]

Merle, I really like it! Looks like you went outside your box-style, tried something different!
I'd like to see you do more on these lines too!