Rose

[Dark Lightning]

Very nice work. I agree with everyone your leaves look good. love the different movement you gave the leaves. Do you leave your tool marks or sand everything smooth in your relief carvings ?

Thanks, folks!

I generally leave the tool marks, or at least try to make them as smooth as possible with the tools. Sanding takes away the carved look that I like.

[wasserretter]

Great work.

[Arthur C.]

Nicely done!

[tioga paddler]

Very nice work. I agree with everyone your leaves look good. love the different movement you gave the leaves. Do you leave your tool marks or sand everything smooth in your relief carvings ?

[woodburner807]

Nice, detailed, carving. Fine work, Steven.

[Dark Lightning]

Thanks, folks! JoeB, it's raw wood. I probably should oil it to preserve it.

BTW, this is a Lora Irish pattern; just want to be sure credit is given where it's due.

[Glenn Jennings]

Very nice job and I agree the undercutting makes the leaves really stand out.

[joepaulbutler]

I do agree with all that has been said, just a super job. Is there a finish on it?

[sappy]

Really nice carving. You say simple, but I have tried flowers..not so simple!

[Claude]

Beautiful work, Steven! The undercutting of the leaves really brings them out.

Claude

[Merle Rice]

Hi Dark, Simple Design and Very Well Done . Piece to be Proud of . Merle

[Dark Lightning]

A simple bas-relief rose in a live edge basswood plank. No finish.