Viking Final Update

The Viking is done, and is settling into his new home. I applied a satin polyurethane to seal without creating a lot of shine. I'm happy with how he turned out and so are the new owners. He sold while I was still carving him.

More Progress on the Viking

At this point, I have begun to shape the base. I think it is still too wide, so I'll take more off the sides. I have added some detail to the face, hair and beard.Still need to add a leather tie at the end of the braid. I've tapered the chest and shoulder and need to carve the leather breastplate. Stay tuned.

Viking Update

It has been a busy spring, but I finally found some time to work on my newest carving. I think he is shaping up nice, but still a long way to go.

Access Art Event 2017

Had a great time promoting woodcarving during the Access Art Event yesterday at the Woodneath Library  http://www.mymcpl.org/locations/woodneath-library-center. Met with a lot of people, and maybe  recruited a couple new club members. 

Kansas City Show 2017

I had a good time at the show, even though I was fighting a cold. I received two 'Best of Group' awards and a 'Second Best of Group' award. Also sold a carving. This is the first year our club had a table at the show. Here are a few photos.

Viking

I decided to try something different with this carving. I carve a lot of Native Americans, mountain men, wood spirits, gnomes and Santas, but I have never carved a viking. I started by doing a rough sketch and sizing it to the block of catalpa I have on hand. I apply the pattern on the wood with spray adhesive, and cut out with the band saw. Now it's time to start removing wood.

New Cottonwood Bark Carvings

A couple new bark carvings. I tried a new finish, boot cream polish. It does not darken the bark, but seems to seal it well.

Wally

Finished up Wally with a light coat of polyurethane. He is carved from walnut and measures 14 1/2" long, 4" wide and 3" thick.