[catbird]

I am very reluctant to post this but...I have to be a good sport and start somewhere. As soon I finished my little buddy here, I wanted a re-do. LOL! I did have fun and learned so much about my tools and wood in general.
Thanks to all of you, I am gonna keep practicing until I am satisfied with the outcome.

[Juhani]

Now why would you be reluctant to post that? You have made an excellent start. There isn't anything wrong with wanting a do-over either. Everybody is their own worst critic. Keep carving and keep posting.

[Mottles]

Reluctant to post? Why, catbird your bear is just wonderful. Now go do some more and don't forget to share!
Kathy

[tnartist05]

Your bear it totally cute!! As for being satisfied after you carved him,heyyyy I've never carved anything,I totally was satisfied with! Keep up the great work is all I can say for you for you did very nicely on this one. Forrest

P.S
What is the size of this cute guy??{Stating what size a carving is and the wood its carved in helps us to know more about the carving} Thks'

[Ron T]

Wow, Catbird, you certainly have nothing to hesitate about. That's more than a nice carving. If that's your first, I'd say you';ve got natural talent hidden in those hands of yours.

[Sharon of the Dell]

All of the above! you should be proud of it.

[MelNM]

Pretty darn good for your first carving, mine looked like a red pointed stick.
My wife has it hidden away somewhere and I hope she forgets where.
You done really good for your first carving you should be proud.
Mel

[Lightningbolt]

Wow! That's a nice carving to be a first. Looks like he's been eating a little too much fried chicken with that stomach.

Thanks for posting and keep up the good work!

[Iowa Carver]

That's a great looking bear! Nothing wrong with that at all! Congrats and keep them coming.

corey

[torpidhummer]

I only wished that my first carving turned out that well,Catbird you did a great job.
Oscar