[Claude]

Here are my versions of Tom H's wizards. The one on the right has deeper knife cuts in the beard for the texture; the left one has U and V gouge cuts for the bead texture. I also did these in the round instead of as a triangle.

Claude

[tucker1931]

Way to go Jim and Claude, ya both did a real fine job.
Cliff

[Jim OH]

Thanks for all the kind words. Sam, you're welcome; Myron, Thanks enjoy your work as well!; Tom H, I'm only adding color to previously carved eyes; Dave, Thanks; Corey, The Wizards are fun, try a few; Gene, Thanks; Kathy, Thanks; ChuckT and Sharon, you all are probably faster at carving than I am cause grass growing gives me a run for my money ;O); Claude, Nice work!; Cliff, Thanks! Thought I would finish it today but didn't happen will try to post tomorrow evening the finished product.
Jim OH

[bullshipper]

Nice work Jim and Claude keep those chips flyin.

Lonnie

[tnartist05]

Neat work Jim! Forrest

[Fred Zavadil]

Very nice job, Jim.
Fred

[Tom H]

Claude, Really some nice wizards there. I like the eyes. Since I really do use this pattern for folks new to carving (or almost new) do you think you can describe/show how you do the eyes. For the new carver, I just have them leave a flat spot and then use the ol white then black paint on a toothpick method. Anyway I like those.

Tom H

[chuckt]

Yeah - I second TomH's request. Your eyes look fantastic Claude. AND I really like these guys in the round too. After I use up my triangle stock, I'll try some that way. I gotta get hip to painting. I haven't painted anything before other than walls in my house. So I'll have to pick up some sealer and paints soon.


ChuckT

[Jim OH]

Thanks Everyone for the kind comments. Just finished painting and was fairly happy with the result. I am going to try a few more to see just how much I can get out of that 3/4" triangle. Thanks Tom H for a fun project!
Jim OH

[gene messer]

Great paint job Jim ..

Gene