I'm happy to say that I haven't srewed up yet! Just jinxed myself, didn't I?
Dang, this thing's starting to look like a horse!!! I managed to get a few hours in today to start refining the head carving. This is the most complicated part of the whole project...for me, anyway...so it's good to get it over with at the beginning...all downhill from here.
I'm putting my rasps to good use, smoothing out the flowing lines between facial elements. So far, 2 tools are getting the bulk of the workout, the Lee Valley lemon zester rasp (that's a great tool for removing material quickly) and the Warren fishtail gouge (also from LV). That little gouge is a real workhorse and fits the hand well.
I cleaned up the ears, eyes, nose and cheeks though they still need attention, especially the lumps over the eyes. Then it's on to the mouth, chin and under the neck.
The first 3 photos below are from earlier this afternoon while the last 2 are the most recent shots from this evening. I think it's coming along reasonably well, dontcha think?!?
(that's a great tool for removing material quickly) and the Warren fishtail gouge (also from LV). That little gouge is a real workhorse and fits the hand well.
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