Finished it!!

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Excellent work! I like the one on the left, because the eyes are more centered, otherwise they both look identical. Which one did she keep?

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Great work!! The elf has had enough and is going on strike! Enjoy the goodies and have a great Christmas!!...

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Wow looks like a leopard already!! Get better!! I blew out my knee first week of December and doc put me out of work, going stir crazy!!...

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Very nice!! I like the feathery fluff to the beard!...

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Very nice work!! Dr. my eyes!...

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Beautiful work!! Very nice painting !!...

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He must be the supervisor, he has the look that he won't put up with any SH__!...

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It's a real beauty!! Lots of kids are going to have sweet dreams!...

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A bunch of happy customers. I love the eyes and that you can see the wood grain. Very nice touch....

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Size is 16 X 20 so you've made a pretty good approximation. The grey is Miniwax oil applied about four times and rather heavy. Thanks for all the nice comments. Space was tight in some sections so I didn't under cut them but thanks for the constructive criticism!...

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Nice work, I see a lot of improvement as you went along, and you are like me in that you have to try different types of carving and not stay cemented in place!

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Here are some pictures of what I made for my brother for Christmas!

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I get an idea in my head of the way I want my piece to look and if it is a commissioned piece I show pictures and get feedback from the client first. Due to grain direction or size, time constraints things NEVER EVER turn out the way I originally picture the idea in my head. The best thing to do, when...

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First time working on a bird and man is this tedious. Never again!! A waving flag is going on the other side.

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I utilize a carving sled clamped to the work bench. I prefer it flat, it is easier to use mallets and gouges on, and probably a lot safer. I prefer standing to work, I feel it keeps me more alert to the tasks at hand.