the starting point: just a chunk of tree trunk…

next morning: the very first start is done, the darker colored wood is the layer of bast

morning of day three: got rid of the bast and worked all over the piece

evening of day three: its starting to make sense

evening of day four: more sense

evening of day five: the shape becomes clearer

in the morning light of day seven a decision has to be made: see the black pencil markings that indicates the new outline

evening the same day: its still standing