A new bust

[Wolf Kiessling]

I have not posted, or even visited, on this forum for quite some time because I have been extremely busy. September, if the little greeting is correct. Anyhow, this is a new bust that I have been working on. It is 15" high X 8" wide X 6" deep and carved from basswood. Some of you may enjoy viewing it. It'll make it's first live public appearance in March at Grapevine, Tx.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Wolf........1st.....it's so wonderful to have you posting again. Secondly, I think that may be the best work I've seen of yours! Absolutely stunning!'

[John Miliunas]

Wolf, ditto to what Ken just said, on both counts! Absolutely mesmerizing!!! Sincerely, a wonderful, wonderful piece!:) I'd love to be one of the "public" there to see it live and in person. Great work, Wolf!:) :cool:

[Alan Tolchinsky]

I love that piece especially the detail in the beard. You've out done yourself on this one. Thanks for sharing.

[John D Watson]

Fantastic, Beautiful work Wolf.

[Vaughn McMillan]

Great work Wolf...the detail is outstanding. Thanks for posting the pics, and I'm sure the "live" appearance will go over very well.

- Vaughn

[Martin Shupe]

Very nice work, Wolf. I am sure that I will join many others and welcoming you back. You are a true asset to this board. Thanks for posting.

[Ron Jones near Indy]

WOW! That is outstanding. Thanks for sharing with us.

[Steve Beadle]

Wonderful work, Wolf. Is this meant to be any particular person from the Bible, I wonder? I can imagine him to be lots of different people. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[Jason Roehl]

Wow, Wolf! What an entrance! You kinda just burst in the door like Kramer used to on "Seinfeld"! Great work, and I hope to see more of you and your work around here (busy has kept me out of the shop for WAY too long, myself).

Jason

[John Bailey]

Wolf,

I love the piece. It is very expressive. Thanks for posting, and I, for one, would love to see more of your work.

John

[Jim Becker]

Wonderful work, Wolf!! Thanks for sharing!

[Bruce Page]

Beautiful in all respects Wolf. I really like the neckline detail! http://www.sawmillcreek.org/images/icons/icon14.gifhttp://www.sawmillcreek.org/images/icons/icon14.gif

[Don Dean]

I agree with all above.

[Corey Hallagan]

Awesome work Wolf. That is simpley beautiful! Increidble detail!

Corey

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beautiful Wolf. Love the detail.

[Wolf Kiessling]

Wonderful work, Wolf. Is this meant to be any particular person from the Bible, I wonder? I can imagine him to be lots of different people. Thanks for sharing your talent.


It is my interpretation of Jesus. However, I always tell people when they are viewing my work that what they see is what it is. This is why I simply included the quote from Proverbs instead of titling it with a name. Unless I am depicting an actual person, I like to let the viewer form their own opinion.

I also posted this piece on Woodcentral and got a really unexpected response. One person thought this figure looked just like Charles Manson. I gotta tell you, he has a point and it came as quite a shocker to me. Oh well.......

[Wolf Kiessling]

Thanks for all the kind words, folks. They are greatly appreciated......

[Karl Laustrup]

Beautiful workmanship, Wolf.

Now we can see why you've been so busy and not posting.

Karl

[John Hart]

Wolf, You've captured a look of tiredness and that of wisdom. The workmanship is wonderful. The whole piece is captivating. Very nice indeed!

[Rob Horton]

Very beautiful piece! I'm sure the "master builder" likes it too. Congrats on a job well done.

[Lynn Sonier]

Gotta add my kudoes - incredible.