Post #398904 by kiwishaman on Mon, Aug 4, 2008 8:21 PM

On 2008-08-04 17:27, Tamapoutini wrote:

Looking good Merran. I really like how your Hapu Wahine is turning out, although maybe she needs her gender worked on a little more; I can still see the 'ure'.. :o

RAOTFLMAO - See - I told you I needed some lessons on design elements!!

Show me where the offending appendage is and I will cut it off!!!! :lol:

Hmm - it is for an older woman at work who may be offended if I gave her 'wahine' features - any other way to make her look female apart from that lovely wee form you carve under their bellies?

thanks for the praise too - yes - finding the right tool for the job is one of the things that takes so long in making a new form. "Hmm - which tool would do this best, and where do I start!!" :lol: That is why we get addicted to it no? The challenge, followed by respect for the stone, and joy in what we can accomplish.

TG for electricity!!!!

And Toataiaha, thank you for your suggestions, and help. I await your further reflections on the broken tiki. He sits here on my table and I look at him everyday, wondering what I will do with him.

KS

ps- I am getting myself some books on Maori legends and some more on carving - so hopefully my understanding of design elements will start to improve after I have poured over more books!