Fiddle Player

[JoeVM]

It's always a challenge to get the fiddle, arms, hands all together on a carving like this. This one isn't as good as I would like but hope you all like it anyway.

[scotia carver]

Hi Joe
I think you have everything in all the right places, I like im a lot. well done
Bruce

[Curly Early]

I enjoy your work Joe and this one you did an especially good job on.---Well done!

[JoeVM]

Thanks Bruce, and thanks Early for your nice comments.

[RayV]

Joe, I can almost hear the fiddle. Great job.

[Brian T]

The third picture: I see a slight body tilt so common to playing fiddlers. Very life-like.

[joepaulbutler]

I knew it was probably going to be a good one, and I wasn't disappointed.
Question though, how many pieces in the completed carving are there?

[Bob K.]

Everything looks spot on to me, Joe. Excellent carving, detail and painting work...great job on the plaid shirt! Nice capture of motion. Terrific job all around.

[woodburner807]

Very nice carving, great detail, and painting. The composition shows a nice flow of motion and can almost hear the music.

[Claude]

Nice work, Joe. That face is outstanding!

Claude

[JoeVM]

Thanks Ray, thanks Brian.
Joe, there are only two pieces. The bow was separate. However, I replaced the right forearm to make a better fit.
Thanks BobK. I'm glad it isn't obvious that one arm is longer than the other.

[JoeVM]

Thanks Woodburner & Claude. I'm glad you like him.

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe , Your Detailing is Great , Plaid Shirt and all . The Facial Features are always Amazing . I don't know Joe but I think you did a Great Job . Merle

[uvawyo]

That is stupendous Joe, I am tapping my foot to the orange blossom special!

[JoeVM]

Thanks Merle, always nice to see your comment.
Thanks Herb, I like that one too.