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Long Ears

I was looking at the portfolio of Reynaldo Villarreal yesterday, when I saw a wooden sculpture next to his beautiful paintings. About 35 years ago I made this wooden sculpture (about 12 inch high). It's a long time ago and not a great piece of art, but I thought it would be nice to show it here on AW. My fathers hobby was making wooden sculptures. He has made dozens of them, mostly with a christian or indonesian subject. He had all the tools, so I thought then I'd give it a try. He had a book about Easter Island with photos of wooden sculptures of the "long ears". There were 2 photos (a profile and a front view) of this sculpture. So the challenge for me was: can I make a sculpture from 2 photos out of a piece of wood? I remember it took me 5 days to complete and that my father liked it! I have never made any wooden sculpture since, but who knows I will in the future....

long ears
One of the references, not the original but a look alike

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M Smith 15 Aug 2011

You did a great job; nice details!

Joan Wulff 20 Oct 2009

Nice carving!

Artist Reply: Thanks a lot, Joan, for your support!

Elton Houck 17 Sep 2009

NICELY DONE..WOOD CARVING IS GREAT..I USED TO DO IT ..BUT I WAS LOOSING TOO MUCH BLOOD FROM IT AND SO I DISCONTINUED AND LET MY WOUNDS HEAL..LOL..YOUR WORK LOOKS FANTASTIC!

Artist Reply: Thank you so much, Elton! I still have a little scar between my left hand thumb and forefinger! THANKS!

Vivian Gutierrez 16 Sep 2009

wow, great work!

Artist Reply: Thank you so much for the comment, Vivian! It is much appreciated! THANKS!

Annie Lemay 13 Sep 2009

I would keep up the wood carving!

Artist Reply: Thanks a lot, Annie! I really enjoyed watching your beautiful photographs!