Taking Shape

I have a new challenge ahead of me!  I got a special order today for a piece that is to be shaped like the animal that will be portrayed on the wood!  I've been going over the steps in my head...  Find good pine at least 2 feet square, sketch out the shape, cut, bevel edges, sand like crazy, burn.
Now I just hope it all turns out like I envision it!
It's going to be of a sea turtle, which means I'll be able to get a lot of detail on the shell (my favorite part).  My last sea turtle special order was on an 11x14" plaque.

This new one will be a 2 foot long piece, head to flippers.  Good thing I have a few weeks to finish it!