26. Front of fi gure and location of feet traced on the block. 25. Studies for the cook fi gure.
at the elbow. Imagine the drawing if both legs and arms were drawn on each side, then ask yourself how you would carve it if the shape were band-sawed, as tradition has us start carving. I have found that band- sawing, (or jig-sawing) a fi gure has its drawbacks; the result is usually confusion once carving has begun
27. Front and leſt side of the fi gure traced on the block.