Happy Elf

[JoeVM]

This "happy elf" is carved in cottonwood bark. The bark is about 2 1/2 inches thick and 4 inches wide. I copied a picture in a recent WCI.

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[Merle Rice]

Hey Joe Good Feature work and great Detailing. Merle

[scotia carver]

Hi Joe
Very nice
Bruce

[Soggy]

Good one Joe ; great job on the mouth and teeth.
Wayne

[chaboinken]

cool elf,great job

[JoeVM]

Thanks Merle, Bruce, Wayne, and Leonard, I'm glad you like this little elf face. I had to repair a couple of bad spots in the bark but it came out alright.

[Bob K.]

I agree, he came out great! Good facial features and expression!

[Tinwood]

Great detail from a piece of bark Joe.

Tinwood

[Mottles]

Hi Joe, he certainly does look like a happy elf...nice carving the green eyes really set it off and love the dimples.

[uvawyo]

Amazing detail, Joe

[Arthur C.]

Quite a character you've created there, Joe! Good job.

[Nomad]

Nicely done, Joe. Great work on those eyes!

[JoeVM]

Thanks everyone. I like to carve happy faces. I haven't done many green eyes, usually blue or brown. I thought I made these a little too light.

[Valyriajewelry]

Amazing work, maybe some inpiration from here

[Gypsy31]

Great clean features, fantastic smile!
Thanks for sharing with us!
Oscar