A Couple Privets...

[will0911]

These are two privets i collected in spring on my dad's property. The bigger infromal upright is one that doesn't really have noticeable flowers. While the twin trunk has obvious flowers that actually smell pretty good, and it gets these brownish berries afterwards that the birds love to eat. Alot of carving will take place in the future...woo hoo!!! Comments and advice always welcome.

p.s. i have been told wiring doesn't help but it doesnt hurt to practice.

Pictures start with the "front" and move approx. 15 degrees clockwise and a few of the base.

 

[will0911]

the rest of them...

contd angles....

 

[will0911]

this is the first of the twin trunk...

first five...

 

[will0911]

last few angles

there it is....let me know what you think! i think these two have potential. Also my dads property is full of these! I have chopped another 25 or so and waiting until spring so i can be that crazy guy with too many trees.

 

[Wee]

Good use of an old ice cream maker....

Brian

 

[will0911]

haha...something pops had laying around so i figured id use it before it turned to dust. it should be full of roots by spring...