Found wood wood spirit?

[wildhare]

I started this one as an Indian brave, but I think the wood has a mind of it's own. Pieces kept chipping off. Now, I don't think he looks like an Indian.
What do you think?

[Mottles]

Hi Wanda:
I find that most found wood for sure has a mind of it's own always a challenge.
I think there is an Indian in that wood just keep working at it. I know it can be madding when pieces chip off and usually right where you don't want them too. I think this has potential don't give up.
Kathy

[Colin-Partridge]

Wanda maybe it doesnt look like an indian now but there is lots of wood there. That is the problem with drift wood it can splinter and chip. I cant wait to see what you end up with what ever it is it will be great.
Colin

[wildhare]

Kathy, Thanks for your words of advice. He was a real challenge today. I had his eyes almost done three times and at the last minute they'd crumble or become Amer-Asian as one guy in the carving club calls them. (One American and the other one Asian)
It may not be an Indian hidden in the foundling, but I do see a face.
Wanda

[wildhare]

Colin, Thanks for your vote of confidence on this piece. I really don't care if it turns out not to be an Indian hidden in the wood. I have a spot in the garden that needs a wood spirit and whatever kind he becomes, he will be welcome, if my Mom doesn't talk me out of him first!
Driftwood can be a royal pain, but I love the twist and turns God put in it.
This is by far the sandiest driftwood I have ever seen.
Wanda

[Mottles]

Hi Wanda, I know what it's like to have one eye come out good and the other fall a part on ya. Cottonwood Bark can do the same thing to ya. You know whether Indian or Asian he'll be a woodspirit...so don't fret about it. Your creativity is what matters and he'll be just fine.
Kathy

[Dan Wegiel]

Hi Wanda,
Just keep chippin' away, it will turn out great in the end. In my opinion a few chips here and there just give a piec character.

Dan

Dan

[wildhare]

Thanks Kathy, it's nice to know someone else has had that problem. I thought the eyes were a problem but then when working on his lips, they fell off. Then I had to take the nose down a bit more. I may just make him a vague image instead of a lot of details.
Wanda

[wildhare]

Dan,
I like the wood spirits both ways, kind of depends on the wood. It'll let you know if it wants a lot of details or just a hint of detail. I am thinking about trying oils again to help preserve this piece.
Any suggestions?
Wanda

[Dan Wegiel]

Hi Wanda,

I'm just an amatuer at this, but whenever I have a difficult piece I put danish oil on and it seems to harden it a bit, at least it makes it easier to cut.
Dan