i also like the work. how deep does yer laser go below the surface. i've used my laser to do direct layout wo depth. printing a transfer is just as good for me. jmho
yer work is fabulous to my eye. the shading is very, very good. our friend jj got it right. you have to pound the ground and shake a few trees. iow, you must make yerself "known". that is a chore, but the only way in my opinion. best of luck to you.
xcellent shading. the dark ground combined with the gold just makes this jump out and grab my eye. mail this to me. i'll be able to give you a much better critique
it's quite easy to do initial quick shaping using a common bench grinder. then "finish off" with the template sets. the "quick'work must be done with care and keep a can of water handy.