Architectural Woodcarving in Maricao, PR

The Grape Vine Columns at the entrance of the dining room are well under way.  After carving the design on the first one, I applied some stain to the background and some subtle color with oil paints to the grape bunches, leaf veins, and vines. Then I varnished the post to bring out the rich variations of color.
The first column is completed and the second one is on the finishing touches.