just started trying to learn the art of carving.  changed the shape of the barrel for a more carver friendly surface.  first is osage with a carved duck donated to DU banquet.
(http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/cao5599/carvedosage1.jpg)
second one is purpleheart with an osage band.  carved for an auction for the Flyway Foundation. This has one of the local college team logos.  I am aware of the copyright legal junk, so this was a one time non-profit deal.  
(http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/cao5599/clemsoncarved.jpg)