Single Ball in Cage Carved Wood Whimsy oil on canvas takes the reader through a

takes the reader through a step-by-step process of  capturing the majestic beauty of his subject

3 1/2" tall x 3 1/2" wide x 3 3/8" deep

bright jade green on the exterior

A terrific vintage hand-carved wooden boxer

including a few tiny chips of clay stuck to its surface and glazed over

Single Ball in Cage Carved Wood Whimsy oil on canvas takes the reader through aI really love the roughness of this carved ball in cage whimsy; nothing fussy or perfect about it. Best is that it is in fact a bit of a failure there are a couple of splits where the wood of the sides meets the top, with a nail in one corner holding the cage together! (see photos) While it is possible the nail was a later repair, I rather think it was the work of its hard trying original maker, and for me makes this about the most tender and