2007 - Mario Pumpkin Carving 2

Carving with alternate views: 3/4 and lit versions.

First pumpkin of 2007. Also submitted for joystiq.com carving contest (although I was halfway done when I found out about it).

Featured here:
[link]

Tools: Pen knives, pocket knives, wood carving tools, exacto, and tried sand paper for touch up (didn't help much btw).

Time: 8 hours, not including planning stage.

Decomposing: [link]
Original sketch: [link]