Getting there. The bolsters are carved and ready for the background contrast. I'll be mounting the Sambar Stag tomorrow, most likely.

Hope you enjoy seeing this piece develop.

Gary

Beautiful work Gary, please keep them coming.

Thank You Julio.

I'm very glad you enjoy them.

Gary

Gary,

Heck yeah, never gets old to me.

Lon

I forgot to say, I'll put the black contrast in the background depth of these. It makes them Pop. They look great without it, and the camera just can't catch it. It's a bit busy for the eye with reflections. The contrast is just right for this.

Now, other styles are great bright. Line work (engraving) is usually finished "bright".

Gary