Meet Evan

[Steve Reed]

Evan is a mischievous little elf, always looking to get in trouble somehow. He's about 4X2 inches, basswood, basecoat, with painted eyes. As always, C&Cs are welcome. Thanks for looking and Merry eve of Christmas eve to all my woodcarving friends!
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[Tom Ellis]

Steve, Sounds like Evan may have a tendency to take after his dad. Great job.

[joepaulbutler]

Another in your style, Well done boy do the eye really pop out at you. I got the oil the other day that you use. After I get my office/studio room clean (happy wife happy life) I'm going to do some weaver that my son Jeff had sent me images of, I think it will really be the place to try it.

Merry Christmas from Pam, Joe, and the doorbell Minnie

[Randy]

He is another keeper Steve. Great expression.

[Eddy-Smiles]

So when are you going to carve "Odd!"

[uvawyo]

Another excellent carving, Steve!

[woodburner807]

Nice carving and details, Steve. Curious what you colored the basswood with? Looks great.

[Merle Rice]

Hi Steve, Great Expression on Face , Eyes say a Lot. Merry Christmas . Merle

[Kadiddle]

Naughty or nice, he turned out great.
Carve On,
Kadiddle

[yolli]

I Luke him...and his EYES

[yolli]

I ment...like

[Glenn Jennings]

Have to agree with the guys about the eyes . Spot on !!! You have got the elves well and truly sorted. Nice work Steve.

[Steve Reed]

Thanks for all the kind words folks. He was named Evan because he was done on Christmas Eve.....hehehehe.
Bill, aka Woodburner807, as Joepaul says, it's my moonshiner secret sauce! Seriously, it's just my regular base coat of BLO, yellow ocher oil paint, and raw sienna oil paint. Proportions however looks good to you.
Hope you all had a great Christmas!
Steve