Cornish Totem 1

When Tim, who is commissioning the totem pole, came to see the oak beam, I had shortlisted 15 or so images of faces that I would be happy to work from. I asked him to select his eight favourites. We discussed these, and the general layout of the faces amongst tendrils of oak leaves. I sketched my interpretations of these images, and organised the layout, which was a challenge as I can't see half of the beam without getting Mark, Luke, and John in again. I think they are still resting, and contemplating a return to Galillee.

And I have made a start this week, it's beautiful oak and though hard, is carving very well.