Post #297619 by GMAN on Sun, Apr 8, 2007 7:52 AM

JohnnyP - Yepper, he was a keeper from the start. I figured you could wait me out. You're a bad dude!

Benzo - He is Italian for sure, what gave me away? Was it the garlic and basil extra-virgin olive oil finish? Was it the pose, surface detail, or facial features? I imagine it was all of the above. OK, the cat is out of the bag. He's an Italian figure carving (pass the sprinkle-cheese please!).

Fink - I'm glad you like the finish. I could have put a lot more time into him but you gotta draw the line somewhere - 3 months was long enough for him to be hanging around here. His hand was tricky. The wood was all weird and ridged back there. Cedar trees are like that. I had to work within the confines of the log, so that's the best I could do. As for coming to your hood, soon I hope.

BK - Thanks. Overall I am happy with him - I wish I had taken him to 1500 grit though.

Paipo - A "distinctive figurative style" eh? I figured you would have seen something like it before - have you spent much time in Italy? I'm glad you approve of the eyes. I figured it was best to leave them alone, you can't put wood back ya know.

Tama - Bases....Hmmm. I have thought about them a bunch too. I gave him his own base....I actually spent a fair amount of time carving/working on his attached base.....but also wanted to use that spool to raise him up to near eye-level. I like him "up here" where I can see the little things on him.

Tikisgrl - Wow! Thanks girl! I really appreciate you stopping by and leaving a note. Seen any wabbits yet?

TJones - NASTY! Indeed! How goes it?

Benella - Thanks tons Benjamin. I hope you would be diggin' him. Once you get your new chisels I want to see some NZ-style chops from you!

Sneakytiki - Yeah, I know the wait was long. The hours I spent on him seemed longer though! I'm glad you think the wait was worth it. I'm not that much of a shutter-bug, but as an artist who shows over the internet I like to have clear pics that offer various shots of my work. They come in handy when I get emails requesting images of my works for sale. That way I already have them and can just send them out. I hate waiting for the right lighting or weather. Clients also like quick replies.

Conga - thanks for your comment and for your continuing support over the last few years.

New stuff coming soon,

-Gman