First wood spirit attempt

[Grayfox]

This is my first attempt at carving a wood spirit on a stick. It is carved on the root end of a Blackthorn stick and it is about 1inch wide. Blackthorn is quite a hard wood, and there were quite a few small knots caused by roots, thes have shown up like freckles. Still quite a way to go, but improvement will come with practice.

[Hohenems]

Looks great! I really like the way the knots add effect on the bald head like freckles or liver spots!

[Camel]

Looks great! I'll be attempting my first woodspirit soon as I'm drying sticks that I cut this winter. Hope it compares to yours.
Camel

[kdispoto]

Good work - stick with it (get it "stick" with it?)

[jonnyjamup]

nice one grayfox, going to try one myself,hope it tuns out as good. regards john.

[Dileon]

Good job, I have really enjoyed mess around with sticks and canes.

[Irishman]

Very good first attempt Greyfox. Keep experimenting with the wood. Perhaps try something a little softer and work on getting some depth into the lines to bring out more character. You'll learn lots from the gang here so keep at it.
Patrick

[A.Klein]

Very well done,

i will try a stick with a wood spirtit, but still practicing on pieces of wood with my ultility knife but i'm going to order some gouges

Greets
Arne

[therenow]

Good work. I like the bald head and painting

[imahic]

Great job for you first one. I think the knots add something to it. Thanks for sharing with us.

Mike