First attempts at figure carving - PIC HEAVY

[Indoorsout]

I've been wanting to do a full torso for some time and finally got up the nerve over the last couple of days. These 2 ladies are about 3" tall. The first one I did is the one on the base and while I was very pleased with her there were a few things wrong, so I did her sister as well. I decided her sister should be a little more anatomically correct so I carved her some nipples and a navel, which resulted in me saying "Do you know how hard it is to sand around nipples?" - my best quote ever I think!

Anyway, what do you think?

 

[beenn]

interesting, good carving mind you

 

[Paganwolf]

Bare bushcrafters! i like em!

 

[Mesquite]

When did my wife model for you Rafe?

Joking apart that's really nice work, I like how the grain of the wood works with the shape of both of them

 

[Springheeljack1]

They very good, I like the way the grain looks around the tummy.

 

[sasquatch]

That's awesome! Nice one mate, it really looks as though you've done figures before...

 

[John Fenna]

Fantastic!
Very "Prehistoric fertility figure"
Even my wife is impressed!

 

[addo]

There great, just like the Mrs the other week!
I just been bought a book on figure carving. Hope mine turn out as nice as those.

 

[woodspirits]

great work rafe youve an eye for detail, very rubenesque!

 

[jackcbr]

There great, just like the Mrs the other week!
I just been bought a book on figure carving. Hope mine turn out as nice as those.

does this mean you have your new addition now mate? If so congrats from down south.

 

[Barn Owl]

Great work.

 

[Large Sack]

Now that is something that I would love to have a go at.
Those are fantastic. Funny, but until you mentioned about the nipples and tummy button I hadn't noticed. I don't think the first carving is any the less good, just more abstract. I also like the fact that they are 3" and not larger, but that's my personal preference.

Love the phrase re sanding around the nipples...worth having a go just so's to be able to use it too!

Cheers
Sack

 

[Harvestman]

Brilliant!

Can you carve Bushcraft Betty now please?

 

[blacktimberwolf]

Very impressive.........Ever thought of carving chess pieces ?......but please, don't model them on Susan Boyle again.

 

[Bluemerle]

They are excellent, they also remind me of fertility symbols.