Cross with flowers

[bpitts]

Here is a cross with dogwood flowers I've been carving. It is basswood, 9.8" tall, 6" wide, 3/4" thick.

It is based on a picture I saw online when looking for ideas. However, the original was much more stylized and carved in an intaglio style (the flowers/branches are below the surface). I wanted it to be a little more realistic looking and for the flowers to be above the surface of the cross.

I hope to wrap up the carving, mainly under-cutting all of the flowers and leaves and start painting this weekend.

It will be going in an auction at an upcoming family reunion. We do the auction to cover costs for food, etc. at the reunion so I hope it sells!

All comments are welcome!

[cut up]

Re: Cross with flowers

That's a great looking cross. I bet it will sell for a nice price.
Don't forget to post a picture when you get it finished.
Michael

[Bob K.]

Re: Cross with flowers

Magnificent job...it should look amazing when finished! I'm sure it will raise a lot of money for your reunion!

[GinnytooU]

Re: Cross with flowers

That is a very nice piece . Looks really good. Ginny

[Merle Rice]

Re: Cross with flowers

Great Carving and Detailing. Merle

[bpitts]

Thanks everyone.

Here it is ready for paint. Final clean up and undercutting done, leaves burnished, linseed oil applied. Hopefully I'll get it painted this week.

Brian

[rickm]

Re: Cross with flowers

not one for religious carvings but I like hwo the flowers wrap around the crosss

[bpitts]

Re: Cross with flowers

Almost done. It just needs a signature and a hanger.

Here is the progression of paint to the final product.

Finished with acrylics, deft, and wax.

Brian