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Old 04-14-2006, 12:42 PM
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I just finished this piece last week, its made from a Pine Burl approx 12 x 12 x 8 in.
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Old 04-14-2006, 12:53 PM
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Wow Bill, Wonderfull carving! You really captured the essence of the bears while keeping it stylized. I love them!
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Old 04-14-2006, 02:21 PM
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That carving really turned out beautifully. I'm also impressed with the finish of the pine burl. Wonderfully used grain. You obviously have a feel for the anatomy of bears too.
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Wow! Beautiful!
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Old 04-14-2006, 04:24 PM
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Thanks again, carving has really become one of the things that I really enjoy doing, also a good way to meet other people with the same intrests.
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Old 04-14-2006, 05:27 PM
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Wow, that's a super piece Bill. I love the composition and the bears are splendidly carved. Anatomy is great, tough to get too. Well done.

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One of the most interesting carvings I've seen in some time. Very good work. Thanks for posting the photos
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Barely enough words to describe the three bears, wonderful imagination and beautiful carving job.

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Old 04-14-2006, 06:50 PM
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Ih, just beautiful! I love the addition of the marble then walnut base, those bears deserve the best.

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Old 04-14-2006, 10:18 PM
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Where do you find that wood with the neat bears inside? You seem to have mastered working with figured wood to the best advantage most gracefully. that is an excellent piece!

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