Scandinavian Backpacker

[JoeVM]

This is a Harley Refsal figure that I just finished. I don't know about her hiking in those wooden shoes though. She must have tough feet. I tried to get the flat plane look. Hope you like her.

[kdispoto]

This piece came out wonderful especially her face. I have been a follower of Harley's work for many many years - you did his pattern justice!

[SlowMover]

A very nice carving. Did you yodel when you finished her? Good cuts and great paint..

[JoeVM]

Thanks Ken. OK, I'll admit to using a gouge on the face. Tried to use only a knife but just had to fix it up a little. I'm a Refsal fan too.

Slowmover, I would yodel if I could. Thanks for your comments.

[Tom Ellis]

You must be snowed in up there Joe, You are really cranking out the carvings. Nice job. That is how the carvers did for the Anri company. Carve all winter, and then in the spring they take them to town to sell.

Tom

[uvawyo]

Joe, She is very, very nice, carving painting are both awesome

[JoeVM]

Tom, you are right about that, it has been snowy and cold here. You will have to tell me about Anri but it sounds like a good plan.

Thanks Herb, are you snowed in in WY too?

[Bill V]

Joe,
Nice carving and painting, i like the face great job.

[Mark Dellinger]

JoeV,

You have been busy. Looks very good. Thanks for sharing.

Safe Carving and God Bless,

Mark

[Old Codger]

Nice little hiker you carved there Joe! I like her alot especially the facial expression and the way you painted her...Hikers are 'tough' so she won't have any problem hiking in those little wooden shoes! Ha! Enjoy and safe carving to you.
Kenn