Wood Spirit

[Dean_Gretsch]

Carved my first " wood spirit " today. Turned out ok, but then I have low standards as you can tell by my photos

 

[Hardus Nameous]

That took more talent than I've got; looks good to me.

 

[Dean_Gretsch]

That took more talent than I've got; looks good to me.

Thanks! This is actually the very first thing I have ever carved. I watched youtube videos from a Canadian ( his channel is Carving Fusion ) and he is great at explaining his method.

 

[K9Kirk]

Interesting, I've done very little wood carving myself way back when, I've always liked it, and sculpting with clay. That's a nice piece Dean. I wonder what I could create (or destroy) with my Dremel.

 

[Dean_Gretsch]

Thanks! I think this one was beginner’s luck. We shall see when I try #2. I did this with a Dremel too

 

[terri]

I love this! He looks amazing to me, especially for a first attempt.

What kind of wood is it, and how large did he turn out?

 

[terri]

Dean, I moved this to the Creative Corner since this artwork is outside of photography.

Also, this deserves to be looked at!

 

[Dean_Gretsch]

Thanks @terri. I intended to post it in the “How do you plan on keeping yourself busy during Covid “ thread but couldn’t find it.

It is white birch and about 6-7 inches.

 

[snowbear]

Nice job. I've done some, but nothing of any scale. I don't think I have any of them.

 

[John 2]

Impressive, first attempt or not.

 

[Dean_Gretsch]

Nice job. I've done some, but nothing of any scale. I don't think I have any of them.

Impressive, first attempt or not.

Thanks much, gentlemen.

Here are attempts #2 and 3:

 

[terri]

These are freaking awesome! Great faces and expressions. The wood grain is quite lovely in each one, too.

I doubt I would have the patience or steadiness of hand to do anything like this. Terrific work!