Stylized Rhino - 2003

I don't exactly know why I decided to carve a Rhino.  They're not exactly sleek or elegant like many other animals that are the subjects of carvings.  Oh well, I think it turned out well.  The wood grain nicely emphasizes the bulky shapes and rounded form.  When I was planning this carving, I intentionally aligned the rhino's midsection with the wood grain so it would produce the bulls-eye pattern.  In fact, several people have suggested that I name this carving "Bulls-Eye".

This carving won third place in Advanced stylized animals at the Idaho Woodcarvers Guild 2004 show, and first place in Advanced stylized animals at the 2004 Great Salt Lake Woodcarvers show.

Size:  about 6 inches long x 3 inches high

Wood: Butternut (Basswood base)

Finish: acrylic sealer with Antiquax