Wizard WIP

Mottles · #1 09-17-2007, 06:55 PM

Title: Wizard (Temporary)
Medium: Basswood Roughout by Mark Gargac
Size: 14" Tall

Hi All:
In July I took Mark Gargac's carving class at Creede, CO., the last day of class I bought another rough-out from Mark to take home with me.
truely hoping that I'd retained everything Mark taught in class. Funny how one thinks they'll remember! Here's it's nearning the end of September and I'm finally getting to it. Fortunately, I recently bought Marks Mountain Man CD, which has been a really great refresher course.

Here is my progress so far, I've cleaned up the rough-out and started working on the hat, nose and skin wrinkles where they meet the nose wings. Lot's to do, but I think it's going to be both fun and challenging.

Thor · #2 09-17-2007, 07:16 PM

Ohh, good start! I'll look forward to seeing your progress.
Love the nose so far.
Thor

GaryMc · #3 09-17-2007, 07:26 PM

Looks like a great start to me! Keep it up can't wait to see it finished!
GaryMc

Lightningbolt · #4 09-17-2007, 09:01 PM

Off to a great start you are. Lookin' very good! I think thats red cedar that I smell as your backdrop.

gene messer · #5 09-17-2007, 09:17 PM

I see a winner emerging out of that work Kathy ... Already it is looking great ..

Please let us see the finished piece ..

Gene

Mottles · #6 09-17-2007, 09:29 PM

Hi Thor, Thank you, I like the nose too and I will keep everyone updated on my progress.

Hi GaryMc, Thank you too, my next update should show a lot more definition to the face.

Hi Gene, Thank you, and I'll post more updates as I progress.
Kathy

squbrigg · #7 09-17-2007, 09:37 PM

That's a great start. Look forward to watching your progress. Keep up the good work.

Bob

Mottles · #8 09-17-2007, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lightningbolt

Off to a great start you are. Lookin' very good! I think thats red cedar that I smell as your backdrop.

Hi Dave, thank you!

Boy you have a sniffer--it's a 70 year old cedar chest (46" x 21") that the wizard is resting on. My hubby's mom made it when she was in High School in wood shop. It still has the wonderful scent of cedar and I keep my blankets in it.
I ask her how was it she got to take wood shop? She said girls could take wood shop when she was in high school. Boy I sure don't remember that being offered in the 60's at my high school. Probably just as well, not sure I would have been interested. LOL
Kathy

Mottles · #9 09-17-2007, 09:43 PM

Hi Bob, thank you and I'll do my best.
Kathy

Eddy Smiles · #10 09-17-2007, 09:50 PM

Nice job Kathy... I especially like the nose!