Dimensions are 3ft wide x 2ft high x 2.5in depth. I burned it with a propane torch before finishing it whith a spar varnish. Hope you like the results.
My pattern began as an image from a vintage Polynesian Resaurant menu. I modified it to more closely resemble a hut from the island of Guam and added some other details to reflect the culture of the ancient Chamorro people of guam. After the pattern was done on the computer, I used PostoRazor to enlarge it to postor size. The link is here...http://posterazor.sourceforge.net/
Transfering the pattern to the wood. I used a large sheet of carbon paper and a stylus to rub it in.
A little hard to see in the picture, but it is there. I darkened it using a #2 pencil.
Starting the stop cuts with the router.
Router work finished.
My set up on the front porch. I like to use other relief carvings as a reference. These are not pictures of my work, but those of other artists that I admire on the web.
Starting to round out some of the details. I listen to alot of different music while carving. I usually try to fit the theme of the carving to get the proper motivation. So, alot of Hawaiian music, slack-key guitar and of course, The Beach Boys.
A nice place to work.
The main hut taking shape. Those large collums are calle "Latte Stones"
The ancient Chamorro people carved them from the the island coral and built their houses on top of them. From some of the pictures I've seen, some of them were as high as the roof on a modern single story house. Amazing!
The "Flying Proa" canoe.
Showing some progress.
Carving complete. Waiting for finish.
All done. Burned and finished.
I thank God for the talent he has given me and the patience I have learned. It is for His glory that I live my life. Amen.