[Jim OH]

Excellent, excellent work Andy. You should be extremely proud of that piece. I am really pleased the concept and vision all came together for you resulting in an inspiring piece of sculpture! Thanks for letting us look over your shoulder!
Jim OH

[A Willburger]

Thank you all for your comments. It was fun sharing this project with you. Yes I'm proud of this carving I can't wait to put it in a competition and see how it does.
I am about to carve something simpler a maple leaf which is a relief after such a difficult carving. The Maple leaf carving is for an owner of a store called The Maple Art Gallery. He only sells paintings but I have talked to him often over the last few years and he has talked about maybe having a showing of my work at his gallery. He is really exited about the sad Indian carving I showed him a picture and he told me to bring it in as soon as it's done. So sometime next week I'll show him.
After the maple leaf I got to do a St. Frances for a friend of my Mother who want to put the carving outside. I guess I'll put some exterior varathane on it and hope for the best. Then I'll start another bust for competitions and it will be a Sea Captain.

Andy