I made this JGR Indian brave for my daughter-in-law and my step grandson for Xmas.
I used Oak, Sycamore, Walnut, Ebony, Yellowheart, Cherry, Aspen, Aromtic Red Cedar, Poplar, Red Elm, Mahogany with a Sycamore frame.
Another attempt to make the figure Ulfhednara. It turned out plump and solid. The way to escape from the delightful dogs. Material - basswood. I plan to continue mini-series Vikings their several figures
A model I got for a few bucks on ebay a while ago I finally found time to carve. After carving I applied 2 coats of shellac, then covered it in brown oil paint and wiped the excess off with a mineral spirits soaked ragged. The paint gives it a lot more depth than simply leaving it plain would...
Measurement of this picture are 19×19.5", matted with black mat. The frame is painted with brown fleck stone paint. The picture itself if made of 1/8" baltic birch. This picture was cut from a pattern made by Jeff Zaffino.