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Old 05-25-2006, 07:30 PM
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Hi gang,
I have been working pretty this week on that new carving. I have it pretty well roughed out. I decided to take your advice some what. I think the wood spirit with the eagle on his head is a better fit the other side is another woodspirit. The long arm I think will be a hand holding a flag or a sword not sure yet. I am having a brain fart about the limb in the rear. Maybe I will just cut it off. Any way here are some pictures of the progress. Any comments people will be very welcome I love constructive critisism.
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Old 05-25-2006, 07:53 PM
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I expect you have a few looking on while your doing your thing. The eagle will be quite a sight when its finished. I'm too green a carver to give you any advise but I'm keen on hearing what others have to say.
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Old 05-25-2006, 08:03 PM
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Colin- your of to a good start-keep us posted as you progress.

Hope your keeping the the Grandson busy.

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Old 05-25-2006, 08:46 PM
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It looks like you've got a good start on it. I'm looking forward to seeing how it ends up.

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Old 05-25-2006, 10:13 PM
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Looking good!!

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Old 05-26-2006, 04:57 AM
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Looking good Colin! That Spirit is going to have a terrible sore head with those Eagle Talons sticking in his forehead! Looking real sharp!

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Old 05-26-2006, 05:47 AM
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Colin,
You never cease to impress me.
As far as the back branch is concerned , I think I would wait , until the rest is finished then step back look and then make the choice.

Will be a wonder work when complete either way !

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Old 05-26-2006, 08:44 AM
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Just a suggestion on the limb in the back. Why not make it a school of fish or one big muskie? It looks great!
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Old 05-26-2006, 10:49 AM
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Colin,
Great design with the eagle on the woodspirits head. What a dramatic scene!
I look forward to seeing what you come up with for that big branch in the back. No idea what to suggest. It is going to be a powerful piece when you're done, so the idea of the hand holding a weapon of some sort (even an axe) would fit in with the overall strength expressed. I'm sure you'll do it proud.
Wonderful to see you works in progress again.
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Old 05-26-2006, 02:01 PM
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I'm glad the weather finally let you work. Looks great as usual. Keep us posted. Did your project you talked to me about fall through?
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