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cross for Josephine 2010

4" x 9 1/2" hand carved birch wood with wood burn , drenched in linseed oil . (to preserve it) A cross for my Dad's favorite aunt . It's now at the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania with my father's cross.

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Nikolay Semyonov 15 days ago

As a rule, really good art requires no beautification. Great you follow your roots. Well done, Dave!

Artist Reply: Thank you Nikolay : ) Wood has it's innate beauty already , so very true

Charles Jones 16 days ago

Great work, Dave, and a wonderful tribute to your kin. Yes, the elements do take their toll. Hope all is well. :)

Artist Reply: Thank you Charles . I believe I protected it well enough but since then discovered s deck stain that works too, possibly better. Hope your having a good evening : )

Joanie Holliday 16 days ago

EXCELLENT WORK DAVE. SO BEAUTIFULLY DONE. POD

Artist Reply: Thank you so very much Joanie ! My Dad really loved his aunt Josephine and so did the rest of our family. She would of been so happy it's in Lithuania : )

John Rembert Jones 16 days ago

Very moving Dave. Hope you are doing well.

Artist Reply: Thank you very much John : ) Wonder how the elements are treating my crosses there. Hope all going well for you .