With center lines drawn and the front view I can transfer reference points onto the rear and left and right sides for the coping stage.
I tend to begin all my projects with the frontal view. That's great for coping left and right sides but (not being an artist) when working with a flat image I tend to get somewhat "off-track" when coping the front and rear of the subject. This time I took more time to pay attention to the rear and side reference points of "Goofy"
...and that really helped.
Once the roughing-out is close to the shape you need, "Goofy" begins to stand out.
Now it's just a matter of patience and time working with the rotary tool and carving knives.
Above, "Goofy" is finished into shape and "sanded."
Now, he's ready for sealing...
Now for the finishing touch, color!
Colors, and three lengths of thin stranded copper wire (for his tuft of hair on his head), "Goofy" is ready to be clear coated. The final clear coat brings out the colors, adds depth and protects "Goofy" as he takes his place on the shelve of another friends bookcase for many years as a "One of a Kind Woodcarving."
"Gawsh!"
