[Woodcarver] Quick question

[GlendaKAllen at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/27/2005 10:42:55 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
GlendaKAllen writes:

For a beginning carver, after blocking out a figure, animal or caricature  
carving, what area do you start detailing first? 
This question was brought  up the other day and I just assumed that it was up 
to the individual. Any  other suggestions?   Top - down?   Front to  back?
Thanks 
Jimmy B
 
Hi Jimmy B
 when i started carving i would block out a side view  pattern then i would 
remove small amounts of wood and work through the whole  vision and to check my 
work  i would take breaks to make sure i was  seeing what i was seeing and 
that it was working the way i wanted it too. also  keep a the pattern or drawing 
your working on in view so you can check your  work often it really does help 
to refresh the vision. so i guess what  I'am
trying to say is just start with a small cut and  let the learning begin.


best wishes 
 Glenda


Glenda Allen
Artist
Your Welcome to visit some of my art  at:
http://www.picturetrail.com/glendakallen


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