Title
The Swimmer
(part of a 3-part wood sculpture, The Triathlete.
Click here to see plans)

Although the carving portion is complete, this piece will be mounted on a 24" x 47" back plate (black walnut). Finally, it will be set, at an angle, in an alcove (see plans), to the left of, respectively, The Biker, and The Runner.

Date of Completion
June, 2006

Wood
New York State Basswood

Carving Difficulty
Difficult. I had to the cut rotten portions off (and out), and replace them with solid pieces, i.e. the hand and the heart.

Size
Lifesize.

See this piece as it was being made