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Old 01-10-2009, 12:29 PM
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For something different, I created a small portrait of the Lord of the Rings, Gandalf the Gray. The wood is Basswood and finished with BLO first and then acrylic. He is about 7" high and is mounted on a piece of Pine painted flat black.

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Looks real good.
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Old 01-10-2009, 12:57 PM
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Another nice one Bob.
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Bob you have captured him very well I really like him. Havent seen any ships for a while are you just taking a rest or do you have one in the works?
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Bob .. That is beautiful .. the black back ground really inhances the figure .. I love the wizard type figure .. the painting is beautiful ..

excellent work

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He turned out great. I am currently watching the Lord of the Rings trilogy while I am in my carving room. I got a new tv that plays them easily (just insert in the side of it)...so I am taking advantage. I am happy to say I know who Gandalf is!
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Bob:
Great job on the wizard.
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Nice one Bob, really like the beard.
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This is a beauty, I like the color it brings the whole carving into light.
Well done Bob.
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Hi Bob, Nice project and very well done. Merle
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