figure carving

[Brown64]

7 hours ago, Thor said:

Lifter, undercut, both are the same tool, just a different name.

Pro Petal:

 

Thanks for the info. Next time I'll give it a go.

Edited November 1, 2016 by Brown64

[Brown64]

Finally finished coloring it. I think I'm going to make a Bible cover out of it do you think that's too much?

 

[DJole]

Bible cover?! heh! I can see how this might appeal to some.
That's some very nice figure work-- the shading on those skulls is delicate shading but you pulled it off.
I wonder if it would have been possible to use two different reds at the same time on the roses for a stronger 3-D effect. They look a bit flat, whereas the skulls do not.
As another poster mentioned above, a lifter might help those petals pop off the surface. 

Edited November 4, 2016 by DJole

[Brown64]

Thanks for the compliment, and advice I'm definitely going to give the peddle lifter he mentioned a try.

[Tommo]

Very good indeed....if that's a practice piece,I'll look forward to your next work!

[Brown64]

12 hours ago, Tommo said:

Very good indeed....if that's a practice piece,I'll look forward to your next work!

Thanks for the kind words.

[Brown64]

Okay I used a peddle lifting stamp. Does it look any better? The picture just don't seam to do it justice, anyone have that problem?