Whittled “Paddle to the sea” my version!

[Gary Elson]

Hi All
I had a go at a version of “Paddle to the sea”
Tried painting this one also finished with some homemade “antiquing”
Inspired by Doug Outside who has also posted an excellent who to carve a little folk video over on YouTube
Gary


Here he is with a couple of mates

 

[Hammock Hamster]

Is there such a thing as whittlers envy? If so I think I have it.
That my friend is stunning work and I will definitely will be checking out that YouTube channel.
I’m curious how you shape your faces, I can see how you carve the eyes but the reference book I use takes me through a process which leaves the face almost a triangle section (point becomes the nose) and I can’t seem to work out another way.

Any chance of a little tutorial at some point?


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[ScottE]

Quality, was looking forward to seeing it Gary, very well done.

 

[Gary Elson]

Does this close up help?

Is there such a thing as whittlers envy? If so I think I have it.
That my friend is stunning work and I will definitely will be checking out that YouTube channel.
I’m curious how you shape your faces, I can see how you carve the eyes but the reference book I use takes me through a process which leaves the face almost a triangle section (point becomes the nose) and I can’t seem to work out another way.

Any chance of a little tutorial at some point?


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Hi Hamster

Thank you for your kind comments
I think this is the link to Doug Outside it’s just over an hour and is definitely worth a watch

I will try and do a tutorial on faces if that helps
Cheers
Gaz

 

[Mesquite]

The canoe on it's own is superb but the figure as well is fantastic.

 

[Muddypaws]

I am in awe of your carving skills! Loads of character in the faces of your little people.