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Comments: Old time nautical feelings in the times of the square riggers are reflected in the rugged face of a hard working seaman.
Working in relief can present special challenges. If you will notice, the mariners face shown here is in what is called a three quarter perspective. That is to say it is neither a straight on
full face view or a profile but it rather contains elements of both, which makes it very difficult to accomplish. The piece of wood is actually only an inch and a half thick but buy carving it in
perspective it appears to have a much greater depth. This illusion is accomplished through actual distortion of the figure. The process is oft times perplexing to create, but very satisfying when
successfully brought about. .
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