Monster Hunter 101: Rare Carves

Monster Hunter 101 Fact#1: Wanting/needing a carve actually DECREASES your odds of getting it. Be it a 50% carve or a 3% carve.
A quick (and rough) paint I felt inspired to do after hours of MH3U. I hope any MH vets out there get a kick outta this as I'm sure EVERYONE has had trouble getting at least one gem/pallium/plate etc or another. How to get good at Monster Hunter: GRRRRIIIIiiiiiiinnnnddddd........ 63 Brachydios later and finally a gem from a damn tail carve...