I read a post about carving a piece away. I certainly did it trying to make it better

[Tduke]

My new project. I think I will stop here and just paint it.

[Joyce2011]

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You're not alone... I like the bear and would love to see it painted. Please post a finished picture. Joyce2011

[drhandrich]

Re: I read a post about carving a piece away. I certainly did it trying to make it be

that is unmistakenly Gandalf alright, before and after his trip to the barber.
stunning likeness.

[joepaulbutler]

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Gandalf is certainly looking at you. He looks to be finish with oil? Will be interested in seeing the bear when finished. I don't under stand carving a piece away, what is does this mean , never learn if you don't ask . . .JoeB

[Tduke]

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I wish I had left him with full beard! I'm new to carving and and just kept trying to fix his hair and beard until the last picture is what I got. It's a learning lesson, which I'm sure there will be many.

[Tduke]

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Came out a bit blotchy. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[joepaulbutler]

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Paul Guraedy=I use Golden's Absorbent Ground in place of gesso (which I absolutely hate!) and to cover discolorations (repairs, wood flaws, etc.). Painting on Absorbent Ground is like painting on watercolor paper.


Might work, I haven't tried it yet, but he certainly know he stuff . . .JoeB

[Tduke]

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Thanks, I will check it out

[Tduke]

Re: I read a post about carving a piece away. I certainly did it trying to make it be

Glad you could tell it was Gandalf.

[Northwest29]

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Very, very cute. Nicely done.

[drhandrich]

Re: I read a post about carving a piece away. I certainly did it trying to make it be

Glad you could tell it was Gandalf.

there is no doubt about it being Gandalf. and both of your carvings are just right , even in the movies Gandalf looked wild and wooly under some circumstances and much better groomed at other times. even 2000 year old wizards get a trim now and then.

[Tduke]

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Thank you! I appreciate your comments.