Gruffalo Head - painted ?

[Ianw6522]

Just a pic of a carving that I was asked to do for a kiddies playgroup, head and shoulders of the Gruffalo, 26 ins high and 18 ins wide. I end d up having to paint some of the features in order to ensure it met the expectations of the kiddies.

I'm not sure about painting a carving and was wondering what the carvers out there feel about.

[se7enthdevil]

wicked:thumbup::thumbup:

[Stoatally]

I think it looks great, and painting it for the kiddies is fine

[Billy68]

My 2 year old son new what it was straight away loves it

[Gnome]

Looks great. instantly recognisable.

 

Don't see the problem painting them, most of mine are painted these days.

[Woodcrafter]

Yeah I like it painted looks great.

[dervishcarving]

about the only ones i paint are ones for kids.. like gruffalos

like this

[Ianw6522]

Thanks to you all for the feedback, if a 2 yr old recognises it as Gruffalo then my day is complete

Dervish I understand what you mean for the kiddies, the visual impact has to represent how they see it on tv or is it iPads these days

 

I'm delivering it on Monday so I will let you know what the verdict is.

[arb culture]

Just a pic of a carving that I was asked to do for a kiddies playgroup, head and shoulders of the Gruffalo, 26 ins high and 18 ins wide. I end d up having to paint some of the features in order to ensure it met the expectations of the kiddies.

I'm not sure about painting a carving and was wondering what the carvers out there feel about.

 

I really like your gruffalo, it's very cool indeed.

 

I'd say that if you want to paint a carving, then do it - you obviously know how to make it work.

 

And I know it's not chainsaw carving, but I was checking out painted wooden sculptures on the internet and found this guy - my was mind was blown!

 

Bruno Walpoth - wood

 

Hopefully someone will find his work beautiful and/or inspiring.

[billpierce]

I really like your gruffalo, it's very cool indeed.

 

I'd say that if you want to paint a carving, then do it - you obviously know how to make it work.

 

And I know it's not chainsaw carving, but I was checking out painted wooden sculptures on the internet and found this guy - my was mind was blown!

 

Bruno Walpoth - wood

 

Hopefully someone will find his work beautiful and/or inspiring.

 

yep, that bruno is pretty good i'd say! blimey!