Elk in progress

[Nancy-ID]

Okay everybody, I need some input. There is still some wood to come for the rear and hind legs, but I could use some opinions especially from those familar with Elk on how much more I sould remove. Is he way too fat? He is a fall/winter elk.

thanks

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

not an expert on elk, but lived where there were lots of them...the head seems to be a bit short to me, but then the picture isn't to clear either! basic shape looks goodCowboy

[artolver]

wow nancy ca
you are right on the money with the bulk (textures gently next)
dave is right
where the line on the gullet turns down, push a small U gouge toward the rear and down real easy. You create a jawline and the shaggy hairs on
the neck at the same time. the dark hairs are mostly all textures. That makes the shaping easy and fun.
keep those elks legs thick
art

[Colin-Partridge]

All good advice you have recieved my only perception is that elk usually have a distended stomach even the males look like they are in calf most of the time. The tail area is huge almost looks as if they have a big lump above the private parts with this small little tail that hangs down. Just my observations of an Elk, it is hard to critique your carving it is still in the rough. Having seen what you have done with other carvings I think you will be fine.
Colin

[MelNM]

He's looking good so far (I'm guessing its a heSmile ) I posted some elk photos in the reference section, it might help. I was thinking of tackling an elk carving myself, so keep on posting updates for us he's looking good so far.
Mel