"Always keep an eye out for trouble!"

[mpounders]

Here is another of my entries for the CCA contest, but I believe this one may have won a second place! This is all from one piece, except the eye ball, earring, lock, and gun. But I had fun carving the earring and lock out of wood (the lock even moves on the hasp). It's nice to get ribbons, but the fun is in the carving and the painting. Thanks for looking!

[Isaac10991]

Hey I just wanted to be the first to say GOOD JOB!
That is amazing. Honestly some of the best work I've seen.

[Merle Rice]

Hi Mike , another Masterpiece . Detailing and Painting Excellent . Merle

[Magicman]

Mike a great carving!!! Should be a winner.
Larry

[Claude]

Another great carving, Mike!

Claude

[squbrigg]

Great work Mike, including humor with excellent carving. The piece can tell a dozen different stories.

Bob

[Rodster]

Lots of detail. Very realistic. I'm impressed.

[joepaulbutler]

Mike, from of us who know your work by now, you certainly didn't disappoint with this carving & painting

[Soggy]

Mike ; I've been a fan of yours since you joined this forum back in 2009 and I have to say that this carving and painting is without doubt your finest effort yet. If I were judging the CCA contest all the other entrants might as well stay home....
Wayne

[Madwand]

What was first place? Someone carved an actual beating human heart? Someone carve a sound? I need to see this. (I'm a sailor, so I'm biased.)

[JoeVM]

Sure is a great carving, a definite winner.

[drhandrich]

Mike , that work is just , stunning !

[Tinwood]

As usual, you did not make a misstep on this beauty. I really enjoy seeing your work Mike.

Tinwood

[uvawyo]

Excellent work!

[Bob K.]

Very impressive, Mike! Your carving detail and paint work always amazes me. Congrats on the ribbon! Very well deserved.