St Brendan

[uvawyo]

I am not sure if I am finished painting this fellow or not. He is from a Santa rough out that Harold Goodman (Goody) sent me a few years ago. The wood is pine, 101/2 inches tall, the paints are oils. I am polishing him with a paper bag. He is my secret (from the Deer Creek boys) project to enter in Deer Creek Days art show.

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[scotia carver]

Hi Herb
I would say from where i sit he looks like a winner, he looks a bit like a carved cypress knee, well done
Bruce

[Joyce2011]

I like it also... the painting is so subdued - its beautiful.

[Merle Rice]

Hi Herb, I'm thinking a Ribbon in your Future. Good Job. Merle

[Soggy]

Good job Herb!..... it's going to take a pretty good carving to beat that one.
you mentioned Goodie , I remember when he was very active on this forum (about the time you and I joined) is he still carving and a member of this forum? I haven't seen any posts by him since the " big hack".
Wayne

[Cottonwood]

It is a wonderful carving. Let us know how the show goes.

[joepaulbutler]

One word Herb, OUTSTANDING

[uvawyo]

Thank you all very much and Soggy I am not sure about Goodie , neither his face book page nor his etsy page seem to be active

[Bob K.]

Looks like a sure winner just the way it is...I wouldn't do anything more to it.

[Tom Ellis]

Very nice job Herb, I am sure Goodie would love it. Tom

[Mottles]

Nice work, Herb

[BrandantR]

He looks great, Herb! Well done.

[Nomad]

I'm voting blue ribbon Herb! That is a really nice Santa!

[DiLeon]

Goody is still around, still carving santas......you did a great job with the rough out.