El Escarabajo

El Escarabajo

While this figure turned out alright I guess, it’s not one of my best.  The nose is way too big and the wrinkles are just to much for a small figure.  As for the painting, the darkness of the eyes and the black mustache seem to overpower everything.  I like the sombrero, especially the detail on the hat band. The serape is ok but I could have done a lot better.  The walnut base is the most positive feature of the piece.  The figure seems to float free above it which I really like.  A good base can make a mediocre carving look a lot better.  

Comments welcome as always. 

 

Published by Lynn Doughty

I might be a little man in a big world but on our 30 acres I'm the one in charge when the wife's not around!

One Comment to “El Escarabajo”

  1. Peter Voogt says:

    I like it anyhow, great carving again, Lynn.

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