[achaundy]

Well I just studied Ian Norburys book Carving Classic Female Faces.He makes it look so easy, so I'm going to give a shot at carving this gal.I'll be showing update pictures as I progress. Skip

[Irishman]

I've got the same book Skip and its a great reference when doing female faces. I will be watching this thread very closely as I would like to see how you make out. I've said this in other discussions on the site that female features are a challenge for me. You must have quite a bandsaw to shape a peice that large - that will save you some time. Anxious to see your results.
Patrick

[bird carver]

Skip, looking good keep it up can't wait to see the finished product. Bird carver

[Fred Zavadil]

Very interesting Skip, I will be watching your progress - keep us posted.
Fred

[Mottles]

Hi Skip, I'll be following along too! Looks like your on your way to having a nice carving.
Kathy

[achaundy]

Thanks all! This will certainly be a challenge fo me.
Patrick this is only 3" X 4" X 6" high, the pattern is deceiving in the photograph. Skip

[achaundy]

A little update on the bust, still have a ways to go yet. This piece of wood was not too friendly, I ended up shaving it instead of carving it. I will probably finishup power carving it. Skip

[xsailer]

Whatever you've done you're right on it appears.
Three questions:

Curious what the wood problem is?
What do you mean by shaving?
No shavings! How did you do that?................never mind.

Nice clean work area.

[Irishman]

She looks just like her picture in Norbury's book. I'm impressed how you have done her hair. Shame the wood is not cooperating for you. Your doing great with getting those challenging feminine lines.
Patrick

[tucker1931]

Way to go Skip, ya got a winner goin for ya for sure. Keep them pics commin.
Cliff