[CV3]

That time of year. I do ornaments for the family each year. This is the first of 5. I will post finished picture on them all.

 

[cobalt]

nice job delicate work

 

[Rodnogdog]

You are good with faces. How many do you think you have done?

 

[cobalt]

My daughter bought me a book for my birthday in july called "Woodcarving the nativity" in folk art style by Shawn cipa,

Think it was bought with the intentions I would carve her the set of figures .theres about 15 figures in it

As always with Shawns books the photos and description is very good, but must admit i`m not a big fan of folk art but for those who are interested its a good book

 

[CV3]

I have seen that book cobalt It is good.

 

[CV3]

You are good with faces. How many do you think you have done?

I have no idea! But it is not as hard as most think. this may be helpful on placement of feature.

 

[Rodnogdog]

I have seen similar diagrams, I just need to carve more. Oh, for the time. Between work and honeydo's, it doesn't leave much.

 

[MJC4]

Looks good Randy, basswood?

 

[CV3]

Looks good Randy, basswood?

Yes it is basswood Mark.

 

[gdenby]

Very Nice. Please post a pic if/when you paint it.

 

[CV3]

Ready for paint

 

[CV3]

Santa with paint .

 

[cobalt]

nice paint job

 

[CV3]

Thanks cobalt. I may work a bit on yah beard and hair. It dried grayer than I had plan.

 

[MJC4]

Nice Job Randy. :thumbsu: On Santa's I use white for fur and antique white or a satin cream for beard/hair. Makes a decent contrast.

 

[CV3]

Lighten the beard some. I like it better.