[Irishman]

I have quite a ways to go yet, but here is my version of a North American Indian from Jeff Phare's book. The wood is birds eye maple...very, very hard wood. It was given to me while away on vacation. This carving stands approximately 3 feet high.
I roughed out pretty near everything I will be shaving down and detailing. I still have to relief a number of areas. He has a strong chin so that may need to be honed down a bit. I expect the wolf head will be my biggest challenge to shape.
Patrick

[Kenny_S]

Nice one Patrick and in Birds Eye Maple, no less.
Me thinks you are a carver for sure.
I don't know about the long ways to go as this one is really nice. Nice strong chin. NAs have a wider chin than white eyes.

[Mottles]

Hi Patrick, your native American carving is going to be very nice. Looks like you have an excellent start I'm looking forward to watching your progress.
Kathy

[Hugh]

SUPER JOB, AND OUT OF BIRDS EYE, WOW. !!! Be sure to post the photos of the carving when you finish. Thanks

[Claude]

Looking good so far, Patrick! I've done a couple of items from maple and I agree it's hard - beautiful wood, though.

Claude

[jax]

Great start.......looks like a winner!!

Jax.

[Blake Lunsford]

Great job Patrick! Great book isn't it?? I carved that one a couple of times only mine would probably be considered a minature compared to yours...I think mine was about 5 or 6" tall. Look forward to seeing it finished!

Blake

[love2carve2]

Patrick,
WOW. That is going to be beautiful. Please keep us posted. You have a very fine start.
Mary

[santagibbs]

A very nice carving Patrick..Thanks for showing it to us.. I would love to be able to carve something that large.. I will be anxious to see him finished... Charlotte

[squbrigg]

Looking forward to this one Patrick. Should be an interesting piece, you have a great start made. Maple....you do choose an interesting wood to do it in! Must be quite a challenge. Enjoy.

Bob