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This is from one piece of basswood, excluding the walnut base. It stands about 8 inches high. I started with a rough band sawn blank, leaving a lot of room for "adjustment". I use full size tools and a mallet; they are actually easier on the arthritis. The fur is burned on hair at a time and then painted with thin layers of acrylic. I'm happy with the carving, but not the paint. That's a little bright for me. Well, I could just "adjust" it later.

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This type of work amazes me! It takes a real artist to do this. It looks great! Love it!
 

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Yep, I agree. 99.9% of us could never aspire to put out something with this much realism and detail. I really admire someone who can and realize that it is a natural born gift, No amount of training would ever enable me to do this. My hat's off to you woodshaver. Beautiful piece.
 

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Beautifully done! I can see the lion's weight oozing over the stump as the lazy beast sleeps.

I wonder if you lightly re-coat the piece with your finish and then rub it off to get a more satin finish. This way you won't have to sand or remove it. If you let the concave crevices stay shiney, you may have a more 3-D reflective effect (shiney & flat surfaces).
 

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That is fantastic. Great job.
 

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Great idea. Well done and very interesting to look at. Very cool!!!!!!!
 

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Wow , this is magnificent work!
Thanks for sharing with us.
 

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Tony, this is a wonderful carving. I was not gifted with this talent so I have a great deal of respect for those who are able to express themselves in this fashion. The carving took a lot of time, effort and ability to produce and it is so realistic. Great job.

And you did a nice job with the photography as well.
 

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Wow, there's a smidgen of talent there I'd say. Well done!
 

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Tony Tony Tony
What have you done? You've made a masterpiece. So wonderful.
 

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This is a wonderful piece of art Tony. Its dynamic and lifelike yet somewhat whimsical. I'd give my right leg to be able to carve like that (I would need my right arm to carve of course). Looking forward to the next one!
 

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Amazing! Hard to believe it was done by hand. Maybe the pictures don't show it but I think the paint looks great.
 

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I am not sure i can do that Tony, its great job,
love that, its same look likes the real one from the jungle at my place,
how long did you make that ?

Rosewood,
 

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That's absolutely wonderful!
I'm one of those people who pay attention to details and I must say that you did an excellent job. I mean, look at its face, it is so realistic.
 

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wow wow wow as above i'm in awe truely stunning
 

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Beautiful!!! You did a incredible job. Lion's are my favorite. Thanks for 4 posting.
 

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Outstanding job!
 

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Beautiful piece, I do not have the patients for this type of art so hats off to you for an outstanding piece of wood art.
 

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Nice Job, Great detail, Just curious how many times did the pose of the lion move to fit the carving? Seems I am always cutting off the part I want to keep and keeping the part I want to cut off. Any other animals in your repertoire? Looking forward to more in the future.
 

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Tony

Nice work, an inspiration.

An inspiration to all, especially those who suffer from arthritis.

Tony Ward
PS
I often think it should be called arthowrongitis
 

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Tony very nice job!
Your ability and talent shine like a bright light on this piece.
Do you enter your pieces into any of the Northern Ca. carving shows?
I bet it's a first place winner.
 
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