[JBcarver]

This is my first attempt at carving a face other than caricature.
I messed up the eyeballs,I left a little piece of wood inside the pupil but he was crosseyed so I just took it out .
It's basswood 9"x 5" I cut a 4x4 in half corner to corner.
I just ordered Jeff Phares book carving faces , so I hope my next will come out better.
But I think this one isn't bad.

[Fergster]

"not bad" indeed, JB. It's very good! I like the way the eyes turned out. Are they painted black, or what?

I love the nice detail in the feather and the way it contrasts against the rougher texture of the hat.

[BobT]

I would be very proud if I did that. Great job.
Bob

[squbrigg]

I'd say it turned out real well! Great job, the eyes look fine! Great detail.

Bob

[JBcarver]

I painted the inside of the eyes black, and the leather straps burnt umber oil paint.

[Irishman]

Your carving turned our very well. He has very good facial features. Is your feather carved separate and attached or part of the wood?
Patrick

[JBcarver]

Thanks . I carved the feather seperate ,I figured it would probably get broken sometime or another , so it would be easier to replace.It's almost as thin as a real feather.

[Mottles]

Hi Jonah, I'd say for your first attempt it's excellent. I just ordered two of Phares books "Carving the Human Face" and Carving Eyes". They look like goodums. Keep up the good work!
Kathy

[gene messer]

J.B. .. He looks great .. you did a good job on the rugged look and his serious look gives him that worn feature ..

Good job ..

Gene

[achaundy]

Very good carving! Is this your own pattern? Skip