Spirit of the West Wind finished

[GaryMc]

Well I finally finished him and here he is for your comments and critique. I tried something new on his beard and hair. It is all done with gouges, no "V" tools involved. I think it is the best spirit I have done to date. What do you all think?
GaryMc

[Kenny_S]

I have to agree with you Gary, One fantastic spirit. I like it.Like I posted in another post about this carving, Love the way the hair flows and man, you have got the face down Great.
OUTSTANDING! FANTASTIC! Awsome! did I mention, I like it

[Mark Gargac]

That's one fine looking woodspirit.The carving is executed beautifully. I think the gouge gives it a much softer look verses the V- tool.That piece of wood is also real nice,is it hard ? could that possible be a pine or cedar knot?

[Irishman]

I like it! You used the whole surface of wood which I'll have to try - I'm still a rookie. It appears from the photo as a nice piece to mount on a wall. I gave a spirit to a friend of mine who wants to cut the WS in half so he can mount it onto his wood working shop I think I'll have to try a different approach to meet consumers demand. Could you indicate the wood type?

Patrick

[GILLY]

Awesome job! you really did a great job on the eyes. I love the way the hair and bears are flowing,

[mik1947]

I really like your creation, Gary!! What did you finish it with to get that deep honey-gold look?

Mike

[Coffeeman]

Gary,

Fantastic job......great facial expression.....beautiful layout & design.

What really brings this piece all together, in addition to the great shape/movement of the wood piece itself, is the long strands of wavey hair, great hairline along the forehead, the whole face: eyes, nose, checks and that great stain defect in the wood going down through the center, you used this piece of wood to its fullest potiential.

Great job Gary, its a sure winner with my vote. Bill

[mwilleson]

Beautiful! The eyes appear to be looking right at you and the color is beautiful.

That'd be great on the wall watching you as you carve.

Very nice!

[Mark N. Akers]

Gary:
Great job on carving the woodspirit,I really think using multiple size gouges on the hair gives a better effect then a V-tool.

[squbrigg]

Beautifully done Gary. You have done wonders with the wood. The face and expression are wonderful and the hair gives the whole piece a sense of movement. Great job, love the finish.

Bob