My latest woodcarve out of basswood and treated with linseed oil mixed with burnt umber paint...not totally happy but I'm pleased with the beard depth of cuts and eyes, what do you think? Any criticism/advice accepted! 
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Can anyone guess who this woodcarving is of? A clue....recently had his life changed dramatically thanks to a politician! 
Michael Saylor woodcarving anyone? Carved out of basswood and I'm sure I could do better now, but I think I've managed to capture a little of his likeness )) 
I present to you the illustrious Jack Dorsey woodcarving....I shall have to revisit these at some point as my woodcarving skills are improving all the time 
Little woodcarving of the great Hal Finney, to memorialise him and his impact on the Bitcoin space )
Hope you like it. 
My latest woodcarving of a weary adventurer wearing a hooded robe measures just 3x1x1inches, made from basswood, finished with boiled linseed oil mixed with burnt umber colored acrylic paint. 
Latest little woodcarving measuring in at 3x1x1inches. 
Couple more little whittles I've finished up )
Slight problem with the wizard looking one so had to save off his feet! Think he looks ok though....u? 
Latest woodcarving completed and oiled with linseed oil mixed with burnt umber paint. Welcome little Hitler! 
The 2 latest carvings and a 1x1x3in black of basswood from which they are summoned! 
Latest 2 woodcarvings....definitely improving! 
Latest woodcarved character! Love the handlebar moustache and happy with the 
stained oil I've used, helps the detail stand out. Hit me with any thoughts, criticisms!
Progression and improvements over time! Left - how it began....moving forward in time to the right where I think you can my improvement as a woodcarver....what do you think? 
Latest woodcarving of an old fisherman wearing a tuque....really happy with this one as it's most 
ly my own design ))
Freshly oiled with linseed mixed with burnt umber colored paint.
ly my own design ))
Freshly oiled with linseed mixed with burnt umber colored paint.
Proof of work baby! All salty sea dogs and all slightly different. Learnt a lot, with improvements made from piece to piece, some I'm happier with the legs, others I'm happier with the face. Unfortunately I can't smash them altogether to create the ultimate version! The lightest one still needs piling and sanding.
What do you think?
Which is your favourite? 
Latest woodcarved Salty Sea Dog is now oiled and finished! Measuring in at a tiny 2.5in x 1in x 1in. Let me know what you think ! 
Project update in the salty seadog without a pedestal to stand on.... 
The last 3 woodcarvings I've completed and I'm happy with )) 
Progress being made on the woodcarving....going slow and steady to aim for clean cuts
How's it looking? Any feedback much appreciated! 
An example of how the wood looks part way through a woodcarving, before sanding, oiling, finishing. 