Another shot at it

[jmischel]

The results from following Gene's simple character tutorial posted on the forum. This time I used a block of wood the same size as what he did. Results are much better, although I do have to clean up some of those cuts.

Comments? Suggestions for improvement?

[Riverman]

Jim he looks good so far, when I tried to do one of Gene's wee men I rounded everthing. LOL
Bob

[jmischel]

Thanks, Bob. Yes, I do have the annoying tendency to try rounding things. Getting the hang of this flat plane thing is going to take some time.

[Tom-H]

Looks to me like you already have the hang of it, Jim.

Tom H

[gene-messer]

Jim.. you did good .. shave off your shoes a little more and they will look more porportioned ..

but all around good job

Gene

[jmischel]

Thanks, Gene. I'm still struggling with the face. This guy looks like a blockhead. Especially in the back. I suppose I can round the back a little.

And I really do need to buy a v-tool. What size do you use for these carvings?

Oh, and how the #%$% do you get clean cuts there between the legs? Separating the shoes and the legs is just messy. I suspect part of my problem is the knife. I really need something with a more pointed blade.

And doesn't my lil guy look like he's losing his pants? Like so many high school kids these days. . .

[jmischel]

Thanks for the kind words, Tom. The credit goes to Gene for his wonderfully instructive videos and picture tutorials. I'm just following the guide. It'll be a while before I can strike out on my own.

[kayapee]

Nice job Jim!!

I remember doing the same carving from Gene's tutorial a couple months back.

Ken

[jmischel]

Thanks, Ken. It's a good tutorial. I'm hoping to try the hillbilly soon.

[tnartist05]

Most times people get 3 shots at improving or doing something?? You dont need that 3rd one for this little guy is cute and I like him!

Nice work and I appreciate how good you are becoming with your carvings.

The main part of carving or anything really is the Trying part.

Forrest