[Mark Gargac]

The first stages of roughing out from a basswood block that measures 9'x6"x3". What you see so far has been roughed out with a #3 30 mm gouge, the gouge you see separating the hat from the fore head is a #9 10mm.I have 45 min. into it at this point. The proportion is basicly there. Next steps will be taking it down a little farther and then start cutting in the planes of the face and setting up areas to put detail upon.

[Mark N. Akers]

Mark;
Great instructional ,keep posting this as you go along,really shows the site how to rough-out a carving.

[squbrigg]

Thank you Mark, I am saving your pics to a folder so I can try your process when I have a chance. I admire your work enormously, so this will really be a treat for me.

Bob

[wood-whittler]

mark

great work please post pics as you continue to carve the peice.


bart

[GaryMc]

Thank you Mark for the Tutorial. I am looking forward to seeing the rest of it!
Manm I wish you would come near to Alabama, I would love to study with you! I love your work!
GaryMc

[Blake Lunsford]

Thanks for sharing Mark! That looks similiar to the way I have started blocking out that indian mask. I'm anxious to see more steps. Thanks for the instruction and for the advice!! Will continue to check back!

Blake