The EXTREME WHITTLE DOODLE is carved especially for the Artistry in Wood Show, Dayton, Ohio on November 14 and 15, 2009 as a contribution to the Silent Auction at the Show.  It is carved in a three inch square by eight inches tall block of basswood and finished with boiled linseed oil and raw sienna artist oil paint followed by brushed on coat of Deft.  Whittle Doodle is a way of showcasing what can be carved using only a knife by pushing whittling to the extreme.

This Whittle Doodle is larger that previous examples of a Whittle Doodle. The photographic journey that follows gives a visual story line of various examples of what can be carved using only a knife or knives in shallow and deep relief, (half) in the round, incised  and chip carving decorations.  The first eight photographs are a panoramic view of  all sides and corners of the Whittle Doodle block.  The remaining photographs are of close up views of each individual carving.  Enjoy the visual journey.