Starting a new project

[wasserretter]

You're a lucky guy having a supportive wife.

Think your work will be great.

[Nebraska]

She’s got arms sort of?
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[woodburner807]

Nice ED, that you post the images as you work up to the "finale." Never disappointing...

[Nebraska]

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[Randy]

Form and proportions are really good Ed. I still have problems the flow of body form. Always seems to come out deformed. That’s why I do toppers.

[Nebraska]

Form and proportions are really good Ed. I still have problems the flow of body form. Always seems to come out deformed. That’s why I do toppers.

Lots of twists and turns in this one but, knock on wood so far so good.

[joepaulbutler]

Damm impressive Ed, That is what I have to say about your statue. Randy∙∙∙∙Looking at this carving, what toppers are you talking about

[Nebraska]

Damm impressive Ed, That is what I have to say about your statue. Randy∙∙∙∙Looking at this carving, what toppers are you talking about

Thanks Joe

[JJF]

a very interesting subject, well done

[Glenn Jennings]

Hi Ed
Off to a good start buddy will enjoy watching the project unfold.

[4ND3R5]

Nice flow Ed. She is shaping up nicely. The rib cage area is looking very good. Great work!

[pallin]

As I follow your project, Ed, I think to myself, "Gee, I've never carved a female nude!" Then I dig through the memories and, yes there was one - a Scout neckerchief slide- 1" x 3" - her body discreetly hidden when placed on a neckerchief:

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[Nebraska]

The transparency sheets keep me on course and access to 24 photos of the pose from different angles is a huge help.

https://www.posespace.com/

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[Nebraska]

[QUOTE=pallin;n1201923]As I follow your project, Ed, I think to myself, "Gee, I've never carved a female nude!" Then I dig through the memories and, yes there was one - a Scout neckerchief slide- 1" x 3" - her body discreetly hidden when placed on a neckerchief:

Pallin,

Found myself wonder if this made you popular with your fellow scouts? I’m sure it was at least a conversation starter.

My second carving was a nude then I hadn’t done one for awhile until the two commissioned pieces last year. I have to admit I enjoy carving the female form.

My first nude carving, my wife named her Windy. Based on a drawing done by a friend in high school.
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[pallin]

Haha - My adult son asked to borrow the neckerchief slides to show to scouts & parents of his troop. He tactfully removed this one from the collection when he showed them. I don't think I ever wore it at a Scout event.