[Bill]

A piece that anyone would be proud to have, well done!!!!!
I have to agree with everyone's comments.
looking forward to seeing the finished piece.
Bill

[Bandaid]

Very well done Tony...congratulations! It's been fun watching your progress.

[slivers&dust]

Originally Posted by mark yundt

The composition of the piece is terrific.All of the lines flow to frame as well as enhance the piece.The empty space is a nice counterbalance to the weight of the face and "hat" allowing your mind to fill in the rest and the musculature is very well done.Again , a fine piece of carving.

I can't take any credit for the composition or really any part of the design all that goes to Jeff Phares. Without the help of his book "Carving the human face" and the step-by-step instruction to carve the Native American face I would still be floundering. I also used some tips and techniques I learned from this forum, specifically Mark Gargac.

Hopefully when it comes time to design an original I can look back at this and recall some of the design techniques used in this piece though.

Thank you! to all who gave me advice and tips along the way on this, it was much appreciated!

Thanks for all the nice comments by everyone, also much appreciated.

[Mark N. Akers]

Very well done Tony,hope to see more of your things on the site.

[mark yundt]

You might not be able to take credit for the design but you sure can take it for the work.The best design in the world doesn't mean a thing unless someone with skilled hands,,discerning eyes and a lot of heart can pull it off

[Coffeeman]

I'm in full agreement with everyone above, fantastic piece, great craftmanship, Bill

[slivers&dust]

Originally Posted by mark yundt

You might not be able to take credit for the design but you sure can take it for the work.The best design in the world doesn't mean a thing unless someone with skilled hands,,discerning eyes and a lot of heart can pull it off

Thank you Mark

and also Mark A & Bill

[Lindy]

That is an amazing carving! Thank you for sharing your journey in carving it with us, it's been fun watching it develop. I look forward to seeing more of your work!

[whitecree]

Truly excellent work. You've caught the man's character splendidly.

The design may not be yours, but the skill and sweat is. Now that you know how it is done, you're ready to try your hand at creating an original.

I repeat, excellent work!

[woodtrapper]

Boy, what a great piece.Is it for you personally or for someone else.I sure would like to be someone else.