Finally Finished Black Lab and Pheasant

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe , the UK Carvers sure set a good Example to go by and Entice and Challenge your Interest . They got me to step up and Improve my Carving . Thanks Joe , haven't heard " Humdinger " in years. Merle

[Bob K.]

I don't see anything to complain about there, Merle. It looks terrific to me. Definitely something to be proud of.

[Merle Rice]

Hi Bob , He moved ahead of the other Sticks and is Hanging in Living Room in place of the Stick with many Faces that has been their for years. I learned that even if it has the final Finish on you can still go back and fix it, takes a lot of Nerve but is doable . Thanks Bob. Merle

[JJF]

nice work Merle Rice

[Merle Rice]

Thanks JJF , Merle

[Gypsy31]

Fantastic Merle, Labs are my favorite Dogs, years back I use to raise them.
Oscar

[Merle Rice]

Hi Oscar , thanks for commenting on my attempt at a Lab Dog. Merle

[Randy]

That is a really nice job Merle. It’s a keeper! I love the silhouettes on the back of the carving and on the shank. Well done !!

[DiLeon]

Great job I love the stick finish with the wood burning it really matches the design of the dog and bird, in color and design...making the whole piece work.

[Mark N. Akers]

Very nice Merle, great job, love it.

[Merle Rice]

Hi Randy , A Hunter and Dog is the feeling I was going for . Thanks Randy for your Kind words . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Di , Glad you like my Effort on this Piece. The Stick had 17 Diamonds on it and some ran together making the Colors stand out and a lot of Contrast with the Burning . Thanks for your Always Kind Words . Hope your doing Well. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Mark , Appreciate your Comments. Merle

[Eddy-Smiles]

Wow! Beautiful job. Makes me wish that I could still get a hold of a blank basswood walking stick like SMWC's used to sell.

[Merle Rice]

Hi Eddy , Get a piece of Basswood Carve it and put it on a Branch from a Local Tree . Treeline used to sell Basswood Walking Sticks maybe still do . Thanks Eddy for yournice Words. Merle