Help with Female Face

foundwood · #21 07-10-2006, 12:24 PM

I think you have done a wonderful job. I posted pictures of my latest mask on the "works in progress" section of this site. I bend a stiff piece of wire in one continuous strand from the hairline to the transition from chin to throat. This serves as a profile gauge to work with so I don't lose the relationship between facial features and angles. I am new to carving, so I have developed several methods that work for me...

Your carving is as unique in it's representation of the female form as every individual. I wouldn't change a single thing!

Irishman · #22 07-10-2006, 09:20 PM

I can't believe how smooth the mask looks. Here is an up-dated picture of my female after I treated her with oil. The crack starting at her forehead was disappointing. The tips I received from all the carvers really helped with the final steps to bring out her femininity...if that's a word. I may just cut out the back and try and salvage the face before the crack gets worst.
Patrick

squbrigg · #23 07-10-2006, 10:00 PM

Nicely done Patrick. Don't worry about the crack, adds character. Wood is wood, you only have so much control. Beautiful work.

Bob

santagibbs · #24 07-11-2006, 06:54 PM

Irishman , I knew imediately it was a female.. and I am no one to say how to do anything when it comes to carving as I am just learning to carve,but I have sketched all my life and the only thing I can see is the jaw is too strong.. It looks masculine.. I am in agreement with some of the others that the chin could be shortened and made softer by rounding the sides after you shorten it.. My Dad was a photographer and he tried to install in me that a curved line is more pleasant to the eye than a straight line.. a few slight curves in the hair makes the female face look softer also.. I think you have done a great job , and these guy and gals on here can sure help us out... Charlotte

Irishman · #25 07-11-2006, 08:39 PM

Yes, I agree with your analysis. I did make some adjustments with all the good feedback and I came to the point of acknowledging that this female has a strong jaw. Each time I attempt a female they get more feminine so your comments are well taken regarding her jaw. Once I get the female face down I plan on doing the female torso....then the fun starts all over again.
Patrick