Ronin Shotokan Multi Stage Carving

Carving one stage at a time gives a 3D realistic look.

Finishing up the last of 3 awards I do annually for the Thomas La Puppet Memorial Classic karate competition. On the left is my carving map. I must sandblast the things that appear closer to the viewer first and deepest. That is the start of obtaining the 3 dimensional layering. On the right is the finished piece set within in a light up base to illuminate the carving.