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Old 07-11-2010, 06:02 PM
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Default A New Civil War Bust

Here's a couple of pictures of a New Bust I just finished which will be made into a Rough-out for a class at a local club. He is approx 9" tall, and finished with Acrylics.

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Old 07-11-2010, 06:43 PM
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awesome job Mark!
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Old 07-11-2010, 07:24 PM
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Great job, an excellent carving. He looks ready to start the fight all over again.
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Old 07-11-2010, 08:10 PM
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Good job Mark! Nice head turn on this guy! I really like this one!

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Old 07-11-2010, 08:32 PM
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Nice Mark, love your civil war dudes!

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I love it.

Nice job,

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Old 07-11-2010, 08:42 PM
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Fantastic piece Mark .. Quality were use to from your pieces

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Great Mark, I think he is ready for the promotion. Should be a great class.

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Another nice one Mark. Should be a popular piece.
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Nice looking soldier. Great whiskers on him too.
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