Hi! After being disappointed with my first few attempts at bears, I gave them up for a while. The other day, inspiration struck. This is the result. I haven't done the finish sanding on the muzzle yet or sparred him yet, but here ya go .... please be gentle! And yes, his head is tilted on purpose ... his ears aren't just crooked.




Desiree
http://www.sawdustparadise.com/

Yikes! Looks good! If you want them to sell faster don't paint the feet bottoms. Just paint the pads. People seem to respond to color contrasts, even if it's not really like that in reality. Doc Nice bruin!

God job Dez ..I hope insperation strikes me soon .I need it BAD .

Dez, Don't let Mick or Angie see this one.. They might just like it !!

Great work Young Lady, BeeGooDe, Tone

I think he is very cute, good job!

I think you did great! You will soon be a force to be reckoned with in the chainsaw carving world.

The force is strong with this one. great job.

Great job Dez!

How cool to have two talented carvers under one roof.

You go Girl!

Dez, that looks great! I'm not even into bears, but he is cute as heck! Good for you!

Are you sure you havent been carvign for about 5 years? something is fishy..thats just to dang good for a newbie. I think you better get chaz carving mushrooms so you can concentrate on the wildlife.

Move over Chaz.... DEZ....thats a great looking bear..lots better than mine....SAWEEET !!!!way to go sister
Brian

Portly fellow , reminds me of someone. Oh yeah ME. Look out Chaz. I could see you two competing for sales. Do some more.

I can't believe how awesome you all are! I REALLY appreciate all the nice comments! Thank you all so much!
Let's see if I can do this right:
Doc ~ thanks for the tip! I'm trying to learn and need help like that! I appreciate it!
Roger ~ thank you! I'm sure you'll find your inspiration when you stop looking for it, like I did! You're coming along .... don't let it get you down, ok?
Tone ~ LOL! Thank you! I hope you're feeling better.
Jezebel ~ Thank you so much!
Chap ~ Awww! Thank you!
Ken ~ OMG! Thank you so much!
Cliff ~ thanks (again)!
Cassie ~ thank you! He did turn out pretty cute!
Eric ~ Just five months! I just had to get all of Chaz's "instructions" out of my head and carve ... it worked! He's a great artist, but so VERY different from me so in some ways he's a big help but in others he just can't relate to my skill level, if that makes sense. Maybe he SHOULD carve some shrooms! LOL!
BrianW ~ Seriously, your bears are WAY better! You KNOW I love 'em! But thank you anyway! Love ya!
Robbie ~ LOL! I was kinda thinking he reminded me of Pooh before I furred and painted him! Thank you! I doubt I'll ever be able to compete with Chaz because our styles are so different, but that's ok! I'll settle for at least being in the same ballpark!

Thanks again to everyone! You made my day (and my eyes tear up)! I'm so happy with your responses!

Desiree
http://www.sawdustparadise.com/

Dez, you are really doing great for just beginning! I'm glad you are enjoying yourself, what a great combination for you and your husband. As you go you will find yourself going down your own path, it's always great to learn as much as you can and then do your own thing. Next year, who knows what great adventure you will be on...sky's the limit! Wish you the best and I will keep looking for your work.

He looks just about ready for hibernation. You didn't say what the inspiration was.
Tom Castaneda

Well there ya go. You're completely on the right track. It does help to get away from a subject for awhile. You get a fresh perspective.

your bear looks better then mine!

dez thanks i see what im doing wrong on my bears i clicked on this post again and the way or place you did your arms made me think so i looked at another pic and bam i got inspired or i figured out what i was doing to mess up the arms on my bears thanks

get good or die trying john

Hi Desiree, Very Cute! I love his face! You've got that Real/Caricature mix thing down pat! You should be proud of that one! Richard Yates

First, let me say thank you again to Cassie! Thanks also to Tom ... no inspiration really, just walked up to a log and found a bear. John, don't be mad! LOL! I hope you can find something to help you, if that's what you're wanting! Thanks!
Second, I went back and made some improvements (I think) so let me know how you like him now, please. He still isn't totally finished and I'm going to leave the stump bare until the "owner" decides what they want it to say!





Desiree
http://www.sawdustparadise.com/

i did find somthing that helped me sorry if the last post was hard to figure out i was in my trance like state i cant stay awake now i know that's funny
aint it

get good or die trying john

Richard, thank you very much! That's what I was aiming for!
John, no problem, glad to help! Get some rest!

Desiree
http://www.sawdustparadise.com/

Dez, the bear is great. should be a good seller. thanks for posting

De, thank you! I hope he sells ... or I don't ... LOL! I'd like to keep him just to prove to myself I can do it, ya know? Maybe I'll price him way high? LOL!

Desiree
http://www.sawdustparadise.com/

You are fast on your way to being a Chainsaw Chick. I agree with all the compliments and I want to add one thing to Doc's advice about the feet and your interpretation of what he said. I have seen feet done many different ways and no matter what way you choose to present it, it will be just fine. The pads of the feet are generally lighter color and the black hair surrounds the pads.
Here is a picture of real Black Bear feet that I just found to share.
Also a belated congratulations to you and Chaz on your first carving event.

Thank you! I'm saving this picture! It was really nice of you to help me. We also appreciate the congratulations. It was a wonderful event ... getting ready to do it again next year! Thanks, Dave!

Desiree
http://www.sawdustparadise.com/

Omgosh!!! That is great Dez!!!!! I'm impressed!!!! U kick butt~~~~ Move over Chaz half pints in the HOUSE!!!!!!! lol!!! really ur not short!!! hahaha!!!! Keep it up Dez U ROCK!!!! luv ya!!!!

Thanks Sweets! Chaz better watch out! LOL! Love ya too!

Desiree
http://www.sawdustparadise.com/

docs right on paw pads , i do like your paw pads and bears nostrils.

Don't it seem like graduation day??? Hahahaha, Great thread! Doc

It sure does, Doc! Thanks!

Desiree
http://www.sawdustparadise.com/

LEt's celebrate! Way to go Dez, I love him.
Find your style and away you will go.
I'm sooo proud of you! S

Whew! I was afraid this was a fluke, but I was able to carve a bear this morning pretty close to it! I can't use it, unfortunately, as I found deep bore worm holes as I got into the chest area ... but the point was that I could actually do it again! Thank you! Love and miss ya!

Desiree
http://www.sawdustparadise.com/

stop it.... you'll ruin us all... that bear is the bomb.