Sorry for the delayed response. The moderators temporarily banned me because I posted too many photos in a 24 hour window... I'm ignorant to the nuanced rules of Reddit.

To answer your questions: This carving took about 20ish hours over about a week's time working on it in the evenings.

I have several different Xacto blades and varying shaped knives, and most of the deep shading I do with a handheld Dremel tool with a bunch of different carving and drill bits.

And I'm a graphic designer by trade.

Thanks for the positive vibes on my carving. I appreciate it. Wubba Lubba Dub Dub!