My first go at figure carving

[Hammock Hamster]

Evening all, I was gifted a copy of the book "carving the little guys" last Christmas and after a lot of false starts (and no small amount of laziness on my part) I finally got round to finishing a few of these this weekend.

They are no works of art but I kind of like the rustic appearance and am fairly pleased with the results.
It's also the first time I have painted any of my carvings and it amazed me what a difference a few simple colours have made to an otherwise dull and lifeless form.

Pay special attention to the handsome fella on the right, modelled off of yours truly! 😀

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[Fadcode]

Well Done, they look real neat, not sure I would like to meet those 3 on a dark night though..........lol

 

[crosslandkelly]

They look like Southpark characters. Nicely done.

 

[Gary Elson]

Hi Hamster
Great first attempts if you want something as a next step have a look at
Whittling Litte Folk by Harley Refsal or any one listed in the Caricature Carvers of America



Once you get into this style of carving who knows where it will end





But it all starts with what your doing good luck happy carving

Gary

 

[Hammock Hamster]

Hi Hamster
Great first attempts if you want something as a next step have a look at
Whittling Litte Folk by Harley Refsal or any one listed in the Caricature Carvers of America

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Once you get into this style of carving who knows where it will end

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But it all starts with what your doing good luck happy carving

Gary

Jeez that's some impressive work there, puts my little guys to shame! 😊

I really enjoyed carving them and can see how I will improve with "lots" of practice but I really struggled with the arms for some reason.


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[Gary Elson]

Hi
Just keep going your cuts will get bolder and you will start to move away from the shape dictated by the blank
Hence becoming more life like
Good luck
Gary

 

[peteswright]

Have you had a look at Gene Messer on the tube yet? He has some great vids on Flat Plane carving and thousands of em too. Harley Refsal's the boss for me but Gene is great too. Im three months into F.P.C. myself but making decent progress. Keep at it. It's the only way to learn. Good on you for making a start! ATB. Pete. PS "Sharonmyart" does a great series on carving the miniature figure.