The Patriot

I cut out a pattern and started carving with no idea what it would be. As it evolved I could see that it was a person who worked hard and was willing to protect our way of life. The axe in his hand is a symbol of George Washington's comment "I cannot tell a lie, I chopped down the Cherry tree". This carving is 6 1/2 inches tall. 

  

Laurel and Hardy

Laurel and Hardy starred in the black and white film era. They started out on their own and starred in many films. When they joined they become a great dynamic duo. I enjoyed many of their movies. They are almost 4 inches tall and carved out if basswood. I need to do a base yet and will have them slightly facing each other.

 

Grumpy

This carving is a little over 4 inches tall. To me he looks a little disgruntled. 

St. Nick

This Santa was carved from a rough out for my wife. She has a collection of Santa's. He is 10 inches tall and carved from basswood. I wish everyone Merry Christmas. May the holidays be good for you and your family.

 

Santa Ornament

This Santa was carved from a 2 inch square, 6 inches long, it was cut on a diagonal. I used a coffee lid to mark the rounded back and carved it. I then carved the face on the front and left an area of natural wood and the edge to be painted. It gives a nice frame for the carving. I like to carve or wood burn something on the back of my ornaments.

 

Christmas Ornament

This ornament was carved from Cottonwood bark. It is about 6 inches long. The back is slightly carved inward. I dry painted the top edges of the hair and beard with silver acrylic paint. It was then brushed with a satin lacquer for a natural finish.   

Frank

This carving is from one of two roughouts I bought at a fund raiser. I named him Frank after a local carver who said it looked like him, since he walks stooped over. He was fun to carve and I really like the way the face turned out. He is 8 inches tall.