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I carved this expressive Native American from a piece of Cottonwood bark. I enjoy the challenge of shaping this soft bark. It is the polar opposite of shaping the knots and burls that I often use. Each type of wood brings its' own unique challenges. This guy measures 7" tall, 3 1/2" wide and 3 1/2" thick. I carve using rotary hand tools and grinders, and paint by hand with tiny brushes. Wood is good :) and so is bark…

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You sir are one heck of a sculptor/painter! Well done!
 

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Thank you very much DocSavage 45!
 

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Thank you! I will look forward to your artistic journey! :)
 

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Excellent carving Josh, you have done an amazing job….thanks for sharing.
 

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Great look on that old indian.
 

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Man that dude's got character. Great job on the eyes. That's always the most challenging part for me.
 

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Very nice
 

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WOW!What a face!So realistic.
 

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You have a great talent ! I love this type of work. Please would you continue to share your carvings with us as I say they make my day, everytime when I see these. Really such a great talent Your Brother JOCK. Alistair
 

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Hello Scotsman/ Alistair :) I'll keep on 'a posting! Thank you all very much for your kind words :)
 

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Wow ! When I first saw the picture I thought somebody was hiding behind the trunk. And then I realized that "of course" it was a carving. I just thought I would share this with you. Very impressive carving.
 

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Excellent carving, amazing facial details especially the wrinkles and like how you include the bark.
 

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I have always been envious of those that can carve - great work on this…
 
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