progress on "Maiden"

Thor · #1 01-09-2007, 03:18 PM

I have promised myself I will finish the first of a series of 3 this month. This one is called "Maiden". The next 2 will be Mother and Crone.
It is basswood, 1" X 12" X 36" and will be cut out at the top like an arch.
I've shown it to you before, but I'm finally working on it again.
Thor

mikeg · #2 01-09-2007, 03:35 PM

Looks like you're off to a great start! Keep those pictures coming!

mikeg

Irishman · #3 01-09-2007, 06:58 PM

Looks good from here but give us a close up shot at some point Thor.
Patrick

Thor · #4 01-09-2007, 07:56 PM

Yeah, it is hard to see....here are some more shots. It is really hard to photograph before the finish brings out the details.
Thor

squbrigg · #5 01-09-2007, 10:33 PM

Nicely done Thor. You just keep coming up with the most interesting stuff!

Well done.

Bob

Nancy_G · #6 01-09-2007, 11:07 PM

How very, very beautiful.

no, I will not send a photo as a model for "crone"

Carving_Celtic · #7 01-10-2007, 03:22 AM

You are a talented Man Thor....

p.s. I Absolutely love the Celtic Bench on your Web Site.

Bernie

Irishman · #8 01-10-2007, 06:58 AM

Thanks for the enhanced photos. You can see the amount of work you have put into it now. That's a very nice seen your working with - a lot of detailing.
Patrick

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Originally Posted by Thor

Yeah, it is hard to see....here are some more shots. It is really hard to photograph before the finish brings out the details.
Thor

Thor · #9 01-10-2007, 08:36 AM

Nancy, thanks, and you aren't anywhere near the "crone" image I'm carving....she will have "death" standing next to her in robes and look very worn. A lot of symbolism will go into the final carving as well.

Bernie, thanks, and I'm actually a girl...

Patrick, if I could give my carvings the soul yours have in their eyes, I'd be satisfied. Still working on it.
Lots of work to do on it yet.
Thor (Christina)

BobD · #10 01-10-2007, 08:39 AM

Thor,
Nice work!!! I can't wait to see the progression. When I got home from work last night, I had to show my wife your work to date! She loves it as well!!!

I also had to laugh because I still find myself imaging you using a giant sledge hammer (that you occasionally throw off into the distance before it returns to you) to carve with!

Bob