Grotesque carving WIP - Done 11-26

[PeteM]

I had my camera out so I thought I'd post a WIP pic.

This is my first attempt at carving "in the round".
So far I'm pretty happy with how it's coming along but I have plenty of time left to mess it up!

pete

 

[Mike Davis]

Re: Grotesque carving WIP

or make it better...



Off to a great start! :icon_thum

 

[stave]

Re: Grotesque carving WIP

Now that is going to be a nice piece. Don't know if I would put it at the foot of my bed but I like what I see so far.

Stave

 

[nelsone]

Re: Grotesque carving WIP

Good work Pete!

 

[MikeH]

Re: Grotesque carving WIP

That awesome Pete! Great job!

 

[Joe Scharle]

Re: Grotesque carving WIP

I need one of those in my fridge:rotflm:

I like it

 

[PeteM]

Re: Grotesque carving WIP - Update 11-18

Progressing slowly, but progressing. I'm learning a lot and I'm pretty happy with it so far.
I think the arm and hand look pretty cool. Hopefully I can get the face to work as well.

(I put a little shellac on his head. It makes it easier for me to see.)

 

[Sealeveler]

Re: Grotesque carving WIP - Update 11-18

Looks great already,like the smirk.
Tony

 

[stave]

Re: Grotesque carving WIP - Update 11-18

Looking good Pete! Are you going to put in any textures or keep it smooth? I look forward to seeing the finished work.

Stave

 

[Mark Stewart]

Re: Grotesque carving WIP - Update 11-18

Great work looking really good.

Thanks Mark

 

[PeteM]

Re: Grotesque carving WIP - Update 11-18

Are you going to put in any textures or keep it smooth?

I have no idea!:dontknow:

The book I got the pattern from has a finishing method to simulate old stone but I'm not sure I want to go that route. I was thinking about cutting scales down the back. I'll probably try a few different ideas on scrap before I decide.

pete

 

[Bas]

Re: Grotesque carving WIP - Update 11-18

I think the arm and hand look pretty cool. Hopefully I can get the face to work as well.

Wow, the hand came out fantastic, doing fingers is tough! What did you do, copy your own hand? Do the same with the face and it will come out grotesque like want :rolf:

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :icon_thum Can't wait to see the finished product.

 

[PeteM]

Here's the finished Grotesque:

I enjoyed carving this and learned a lot in the process.
I think I'll be doing more gargoyle/grotesque/chimera type things!

pete

 

[Mark Stewart]

My wife has said that you should probably just give that to her for safe keeping so no one gets hurt:rotflm:
Now seriously That is a really cool piece of work you have done there.

Thanks Mark

 

[WoodWrangler]

Very cool indeed ... I want one!:thumbs_up

 

[MarvinWatkins]

Very cool. Many kudos on such a good job. I am amazed at people that can do that!

 

[CrealBilly]

Nice work Pete - is that basswood?

 

[Gotcha6]

Nice job. :thumbs_up
You gonna name it?

 

[Glennbear]

Very nicely done Pete :icon_thum It is hard to believe it is your first in the round carving. :wsmile:

 

[Bill Clemmons]

Excellent piece, Pete. :notworthy: I continue to be blown away by your work.

Bill