[Woodcarver] skateboarder

[Watson Family]

Now that our weather has cooled down and paid work has dropped off I have 
managed to get back to my skateboarder.
The timber has dried out a lot since November and small cracks are 
developing but so far nothing big.
The timber is proving to be very contrary and not a joy to carve, so I have 
changed my mind from when I started and now instead of a nice detailed 
carving I will settle for a good likness.
The timber would have to be the worst I have ever carved. It chips and the 
grain twists and turns every couple of centimeters. If it wasn't for the 
"Cogelow gouges" I bought of Larry last year I would not have been able to 
get a finish in the palm of the hands.
I am now working on the face. The first time I have tried to do a child. I 
could do with Ivan or Ol'Don looking over my shoulder.
Any way my son has added more pictures under Work in Progress on my web 
page so take a look.
www.watsonwoodcarver.com

If we revert back to the previous postings you will see I do the face last. 
I don't know why, maybe I am just putting it off until I can't get out of it.
I usually work over the whole as I go it gives a better idea of the posture 
etc.

Peter

Woodcarvings and Wildlife Sculptures
http://www.watsonwoodcarver.com