This was carved from a white pine post that was given to me. It was done more than a month ago - It was submitted to local gallerie. The wood grain is beautiful!
Yes the light areas are natural with Walnut and Mahogany colored stains. I have carved MANY types of wood - its hard to say what the most "exotic" was - maybe 10,000 year old petrified wood from New Zealand. I really enjoy carving Walnut and Cherry.
Wow! Was the species of that millenniums-old wood identifiable? That's amazing! I know reclaiming is big business but darn, that wood must've been some extra-pricey wood-turned-stone! Or was it actually stone-like at that point?
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What finish did you apply ?
I love the skull detail, and I'm amazed that the coloring is natural.
Also, in line with TheBeigeKnight's comment, what type of wood do you most enjoy? What's the most exotic wood you've worked with?