Oskar

[carver33]

Flat plane, chainsaw carving. Could you call that cross-carving? Really nice job Butch.

[Shimmy]

That's one beautiful job you did on him.

[Robweja]

Talk about a different perspective!
There is my miniature Oscar posted right next to your super Oscar.
My first thought was wow that is good.
Then I thought - - just the shavings from this fantastic example of Flat Plane Carving would make like a gerzillion of my little guys.
Now I want to go out and find me a tree and do a Woodspirit to greet visitors at our front gate.
Your post is downright inspiring and you should be proud.
A final thought comes to me too. Heavens sake dont drop yours on your foot or anything. When I drop mine they tend to skittle off and hide in tiny little places that are hard to reach.

[twoclones]

My Oskar is finished. Sorry about the background matching the carving but the light was pretty harsh so I moved him into the shade of my shed. I painted him with boiled linseed oil then sprayed with satin finish spar varnish. From the top of his base [bottom of shoe] to top of his hat is 34". I sanded all of the flat surfaces leaving only the minimum of chain marks for character.

Thanks for all the kind comments. Maybe after a few of these I'll try carving "Saturday Night" from the Refsal book.

[Ga_Grain]

Oscar, the new lawn jockey! looks great!