[Mottles]

Hi Deborah, your relief carving is really nice and I like it!
Kathy

[doris]

oh so very lovely, yes childrensbook style comes to mind, in a very positive meaning. evokes so good emotion , just love it... as your question, stain or natural, i think both would be good, and is purely taste question. if you have access to paintprogram in computer, try color it there a little like a stain would do, and then you have a visble you ca decide on... frame? yes, if i could i would frame too, the carving is so great it deserves a frame

[arapsang]

What a beauty!

I wouldn't presume to tell you how to finish it. You have such a sure touch with your design and carving I am sure any choice you make will enhance it. The scene reminds me very much of the town of Vitre in Brittany, especially after a drop of the local cider.

Keep up the good work

Peter Connor

[Serial]

That was so inspiring to look at, what a funny perspective. Really nice!

[Joy]

Your scene brought a smile to my face. Lovely concept and great execution. To stain or not is just personal preference. To decide on a frame you might take it to a hobby shop and just try a few different styles of frames to see if you like the result and then go to a framer and get a good frame if you choose that route.

[dmatias]

The scene is from the movie Van Helsing. It is the village where the vampires attack, if anyone has seen the movie.

[doris]

oh...i am sorry, you must feel awful that we all read your piece so peaceful and friendly, oh vampires,,,dont know the movie, but can imagine what you meant to show...

[MelNM]

Hi Deborah, I liked the movie and love the carving beautiful work.
Mel

[Anthony Filetti]

Great work Deborah!! At least you captured the village before it was destroyed by those vamps

As for the framing, I agree that it should be floated with a frame that ensures contrast and draws the viewer into the piece.


On the subject of stain...I would ask yourself if there is a shade of stain that would better allow you to achieve the feel you are trying to obtain (i.e. eerie)

[Bartster]

deborah,

great looking peice something to be real proud of. not sure how i would finish it though if it were me i would not want anything that is going to darken it.


bart