You can see from some of the foregoing images that I really love to carve, and what is more is that I like the challenge of carving existing people. I would just need a photograph and how exact you want it matched. When a person is 'chunky' I would want to carve them that way, in the most possible light. However, I you want the hips a bit smaller, or feet a bit bigger, or a different hair style, it can be done.
I have checked some sites and it looks terribly expensive to have yourself done in wood.
My joy of carving compensates me (a bit) on its own, so I am willing give you a break on the cost. For a simple standing angel (without any thing in the hands, or kids, or whatever) I would carve you for $65, plus actual shipping costs.
A faerie would cost at least $175. Maybe more depending on the position and other detail. I would need a good description of what you want, then I could give you an estimate.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at theangelcarver@noperfectangels.com
If you would like to better understand the cost of a carving, read the essay Time is money. (As of 11/09/01, it is not yet on line.)
