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This figure is carved in Australian Blackwood. (I think the wood name refers to the colour of the standing tree rather than the wood itself). She measures 15” x 6” x 6” .
I found the wood quite ‘splitty’ to work with. I am pleased with her overall shape, but its another one of those unfinished projects I’m afraid… Must make the time!
-- Maker of Stuff....
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RexMcKinnon
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#1 posted 807 days ago
Finishing projects are overrated. Most of my projects are 50% to 95% complete. I get sidetracked easily.
Beautiful work.
-- If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail!
B13
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#2 posted 807 days ago
I like the smooth flowing look.
Will Mego
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#3 posted 807 days ago
very nice, the lines draw the eye around the entire piece.
-- "That which has in itself the greatest use, possesses the greatest beauty." - http://www.willmego.com/
Sodabowski
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#4 posted 807 days ago
Love it as is.
-- Thomas - There is no such thing as a problem, there only are solutions.
Vince
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#5 posted 807 days ago
it looks real, almost like you spray painted it on someone.
Very nice work.
-- Vince
Dustin
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#6 posted 807 days ago
This is talent my friend
MayflowerDescendant
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#7 posted 807 days ago
GREAT job! Beautiful form. Thanks for sharing.
-- Glen - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
jason2li
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#8 posted 807 days ago
Amazing!
-- Jason, St. Louis, http://twynkle.com
Rick
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#9 posted 807 days ago
The form is perfect. I agree that the grain really move the eye around. Nice job!
-- There are many tempting parking places on the road to success
ElmwoodIntarsia
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#10 posted 807 days ago
Very nice work. I envy your skills. I tried carving in the past but have found my ‘nitch’ in INTARSIA.
-- Jack Labor - Elmwood Intarsia - Artistry In Wood
CharlieM1958
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#11 posted 807 days ago
Beautiful work. Finish it? I say it’s perfect just like it is.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
mcoyfrog
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#12 posted 807 days ago
Great work, finished??? cuz its awesome as it is,
-- Wood and Glass they kick (well you know) Have a great day - Dug
Broglea
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#13 posted 807 days ago
I would call it “finished”. Beautiful.
saddletramp
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#14 posted 807 days ago
Andrew, I’ve done a little carving in the past and that is a lot more “finished” than anything I ever did.
Just beautiful!
-- ♫♪♪♫♫ Saddletramp, saddletramp, I'm as free as the breeze and I ride where I please, saddletramp ♪♪♪♫♪ ...... Bob W....NW Michigan (Traverse City area)
Dandog
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#15 posted 807 days ago
Andrew all I can say is she is absolutely beautiful. This piece really talks to you.
-- life an woodworking is one big experiment
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