Detail Carving Tools Ready

In this video: I have 2 alder mask that are ready to add the pupils for the eyes and also have the eyebrows drawn on as well. There are a couple of options with the eyebrows that I'm considering. 1st one is to leave the area flat around the eyebrow, adding black paint for example would define them. 2nd is too carve the wood down 1/8" around the eyebrows which would pop out the eyebrows. This adds a different dimension to the overall look. Now time to sharpen the knives and get on with the detail carving.
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[@NatureInspiredSnipsnSnaps]

Been watching and learning, thanks for sharing with us your work

[@fredfulmertlingitartist]

Your welcome
There are many different approaches to carving masks for example. Whenever I talk about mine. I tell people that my approach is a Way. I's not the only way, just another way. The knife to wood relationship is pretty much relative. Do you try your hand at carving?

[@NatureInspiredSnipsnSnaps]

@@fredfulmertlingitartist I just started small things but not tried your style yet, its fascinates me all the different creators and styles, and you are right, its a relationship between artist and wood that is not duplicated, it will take much practise to get comfortable to find my own way, but I do enjoy art. Thank you for showing us your way

[@fredfulmertlingitartist]

Keep up the carving, like anyrthing else it's practice,practice,practice. That old saying about 10,000 hours at anything to really know it. Well I'm not there but the concept applies. Knife to wood relationship will always be knife to wood relationship. Just depends on how you apply it. Carving is a part of my Alaskan culture, and that is what inspires me. So finding what inspires you is part of the journey down the path of making wood chips.