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Old 02-25-2006, 10:14 PM
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Default West Wind Spirit WIP 2
Well here is a further progress report on this spirit, gotta get him finished!
Thanks for looking and commenting!
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Old 02-25-2006, 11:24 PM
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I really like the large head of hair on him? Looks like he's been in the wood a while without a haircut.
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Old 02-25-2006, 11:30 PM
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I like all of your carvings Gary but this one is super. Love the hair and how it flows. Hopeing you leave it natual. The carving that is. HEHEHEHEE
Nice for sure.
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Well done, the wind really has this guy stirred up! Great carving.

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Now I see it! That is a really cool carving. You don't see too many done that way. Nice job!

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Old 02-26-2006, 08:20 AM
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VERY VERY nice. Super use of the driftwood shape. TOM H
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Old 02-26-2006, 10:27 AM
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Love the hair! Great use of the shape of the driftwood too.
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Old 02-26-2006, 02:08 PM
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Thumbs Up Gary nice work and I love the flow of the hair--gives the piece lots of interest and character..
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