He Loves America

[Donsexton]

I don’t carve many bears I am more into carving gators and people. I carved this bear holding our country’s flag looking up with just a little pride on his face. He is white oak and just under 7 feet tall the tools I used 80% saw 20% grinder and I have just over 20 hours in it. I spend more time working on a bears head it must be right the rest I just try to get the proportions correct.

[Sharon of the Dell]

He's a nice looking bear and what a great idea to display the flag!

[Merle Rice]

Hi Don, you nailed the proud look on his face. Like all the great detailing and aver all piece. As you can probably tell , I like him. Merle

[Bob's Birds]

Good one Don,
Was it an on-site carve??
I like the overall carving and the head is perfect.
Thanks for posting.

Bob

[SlowMover]

An excellent carving. I have been wanting a flagpole for my front yard..now I want a flag-bear. A great piece!!

[Donsexton]

Thanks for the comments, I cut this tree from my job site as you can see. I got some very nice logs white oak a huge cherry log some maple. I am carving an eagle out of the nice cherry log.

[bigEd_H]

Wow! He looks great finished up. Great idea for displaying the flag. I'm with SlowMover, I want a flag-bear now.

[Thor]

Great bear Don. You can tell you spent time in details.
Clever way to display the flag. I like that very much.
Christina

[Bob's Birds]

Don,
Please post some progress pics of the eagle as ST and I are about to start one each very soon and every little bit of knowledge will help us old guys.

Thanks again for posting.
Bob

[Josef]

Great looking bear Don. Is he the one you posted the block-out on in an earlier thread? He turned out darn well and a good practical idea as well. Joe.