The Inspiration

I wanted to capture the happy expression of this child with the head of braided hair.  With my wife's help, I was able to draw the braids on the wood as a pattern for carving.  Lots of detailed strokes with a hot wood burning tool finished out the details and color needed to make the hair "come to life.

About the Carving

Wood:
Catalpa
Finish:
Wax
Size:
Approximately 10" tall

This carving sits on my wife's desk.  It is not for sale.

Braided Hair

The inspiration for this carving of a young, black girl came from the cover of a children's storybook.

Realistic carving of girl with braided hair