Caricature or creepy looking wood spirit

Irishman · #1 07-22-2006, 07:09 PM

I have never done a carviture but this is what they tell me my latest carving looks like. I had planned on yet another wood spirit but I didn't know what I could do with the stick in the centre of the tree. This horse chessnut carving is approx. 2.5 feet tall and has what's supposed to be a cigar on the side of his mouth. He has an exaggerated chin and bottom lip with big teeth. The cap was a challenge as the wood I used had some bends and hollows in it.
It was fun trying a caricature...that is if it looks like one

Patrick

Colin_Partridge · #2 07-22-2006, 07:28 PM

Now that is too cool. As far as I am concerned this is your best carving yet. I love the top of the carving the way you left it as it was cut that sure adds a lot of character to the carving. I have never carved horse chessnut although I know there is quite a bit of it here in Ontario. Great job you are really getting good.
Colin

Kenny_S · #3 07-22-2006, 08:33 PM

Patrick, Jolly good showing. Different but neat. I like it.

GeorgiaCarver · #4 07-22-2006, 08:49 PM

That is perfect do you need my address? I will be glad to pay shipping

Greg

Nancy_G · #5 07-22-2006, 09:01 PM

My goodness, Patrick - I wish I lived nearer so I could sit and watch you.... so much to learn

love2carve2 · #6 07-22-2006, 11:59 PM

Patrick,
Very nice! Agree with Colin, leaving the log the way it was cut really adds character. Great job!
Mary

Ashbys · #7 07-23-2006, 06:18 AM

Very Well Done!
Ash

squbrigg · #8 07-23-2006, 07:14 AM

Great idea Patrick, I love the style. It's a style all your own, part carcacture, part spirit, part comic and part portrait. Well done what ever you designate it. Almost reminds me of a realistic cartoonish character. I hope you intend to do more.....perhaps some notable figures from todays entertainment......Dolly Parton, Neil Young, Paris Hilton or George Bush!

Bob

Coffeeman · #9 07-23-2006, 07:44 AM

Patrick.....You can call it what ever you want too...I'm calling it very good!

Great eyes, great nose, lower lip pulling out like that ...boy I can just feel the skin pulling out. love the teeth work....Really a nice looking piece that many will admire in the years ahead. Bill

Thor · #10 07-23-2006, 07:59 AM

Excellent work. The eyes you carve are always so perfect.
I've been impressed with your work since I first saw it, but you have expanded your abilities quickly since then.
Love the teeth and the cigar too.
Thor