Native dreams

in OCD5 years ago

Another piece I carved last summer. Straight from my imagination. I was going to a show called "Carving at the Casino" and I knew the native themed pieces sell so I decided to carve something different.
Definitely out of my comfort zone but I enjoy the challenges.

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Here is the log just as I was getting started, just found her face at this point. Started raining so I had make it quick to remove enough wood to move her with the hand cart.

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Of course, as soon as I move her, the sun emerges.
Blocking more out continues...

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You can now see the hawk, or start to anyway.

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Did some sanding on her face in between carving..

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Here she is with the saw work done and partially sanded.

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Didn't have to detail her much more at this point..it was time for fire.

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Some gif torch action...
Burned her more than usual to soften up and raise the grain.

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Scraped the char off, she is now ready for color.

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All finished..

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Carved out the backside of her head with a moonshot.
"Native dreams" was a perfect name for her, she was dreaming of flying as a hawk.

Faces are probably the most difficult for me to carve but I'm getting better with practice. Still have alot to learn.

I hope you enjoy seeing what I "saw"
If so feel free to upvote and resteem
I love what I do and I'm happy to share
Thanks for looking and steem on

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Beautiful!!! A real piece of art!

Great post. A magnificent sculptor with great talent. Nice to see his works of art.

Very cool piece! Well done!


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