Just another Imp

[joepaulbutler]

While waiting for the paint to dry while working on the house sign, I start this fun type carving.
3" sq basswood, acrylic paints on the figure and Danish oil for the background.

I kind of try Merle's way of adding stains.
1. Rough up the background with 50 grit sandpaper.
2. Wet it, wiped off the access water.
3. Gave it a coat of Red mahogany, wipe off right away.
4. Gave carving a 1 min blast in the microwave
5. Sanded background with 220 grit
6. Then gave the background a coat of cherry

As always C&C welcome

[Josh]

Nice! Looks like it jumped right off a deck of playing cards!

[Nomad]

Looking good Joe. Scary joker!

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe, Halloween here I come ! Good Work. Merle

[uvawyo]

hip, slick, and cool, Joe!

[Tinwood]

Something devilish has appeared me thinks. That'll get your attention first thing in the morning! Nicely done JP.

Tinwood

[Claude]

Nice work!

Claude

[Bob K.]

Great job, Joe! Brilliant colors and the background came out terrific!

[joepaulbutler]

Well, aren't your all just too kind!

Josh~Saw it on the internet, and knew I had to try.
Terry~Thanks, just kind of like these type of characters
Merle~Thanks, but you could have told me sooner
Herb~thanks, My paint dept went to Denver for three to visit her brother, so I had to break out the paint brush, ugh
Tinwood~Thanks, you suppose we're sole-mates
Claude~Thanks