Gnomes...

Step #5. The end result.

Step #4. Start shaping the hat.

Step #3. The face and beard complete.

Step #2. Starting the face.

Step #1. The piece of wood.

I have recently gotten into wood carving, and showed a picture of one of the first gnomes I carved. Now I have taken additional photos of a gnome I carved the other day. I documented it from beginning to end. As I have only recently began to teach myself to carve I only know how to carve gnomes. I am still working on my "artistic" ability and skill. I had actually began carving several months ago, but then sliced open my right index finger. It was a rather deep cut, and I probably should have gotten stitches but didn't. Anyway, I was a bit gun shy (or knife shy in the case) and quit carving for a bit. I have just recently gotten back into it. I hope to learn to make more, and keep all my fingers attached too! Let me know what you think.