not sure who the artist was

[joepaulbutler]

This is "Ted" pondering what 2020 will bring.
He is about 4" x 7" basswood, painted with acrylics, background statin with Watconm Danish oil~dark stain, gave the whole thing an antiquing gel stain.

As always C&C welcomed and encouraged. . .JoeB

[woodburner807]

Nice crisp looking fellow and great expression. Well done.

[Randy]

Well carved and painted Joe. I like his expression.

[joepaulbutler]

Thanks, fellows, I wished I knew the artist name to be able to give credit, but that the wat with images you find on the internet.

[Eddy-Smiles]

Joe...Excellent relief carving.

[JoeVM]

Some nice work there Joe. Did you woodburn the creases or use some antiquing method?

[joepaulbutler]

Thanks, Eddy.
Joe, Thanks~both. In addition, when I put my pattern on the wood, I use my Mastercarver-Micro-Pri with a 1/16" dential drill to cut the pattern into the wood, which has a tendency to burn the cut into the wood before I start carving. But when finish I do use a wood detailer to highlight the carving & of late been doing more antiquing

[JJF]

nice relief carving

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe , Very , Very, well done. It shows your Effort is Paying off . Merle

[joepaulbutler]

JJF & Merle, Thanks for the kind replies