Sorry the MG gets in the way of your creativity. That happened to me too. I sculpted for 35 years, and had to give it up. I asked about "showing" or "contests" as that was a hoot for me. I did shows coast to coast and always had a piece in the "exihibition room" It did alot for my self exteme, and spurred me on to new directions I never thought I could do. No regrets for the years I put in.
I carved pumpkins, on a much much smaller level. 1" and under. Using a small styrofoam ball, coating with polymer clay, baking, then carving. I used a single christmas tree light for the lighting of it. Used very fine exacto knives used for wood caring. I was pretty good, but not near the intricate things you have accomplished. I appreciate anothers talents very much. Keep carving as long as you can! ginnie