With the Global Warming issue in the news I couldn't pass up the opportunity of addressing it with a scene. I did a similar piece years ago titled "Back Draft" but this one should be much improved. At least I hope it is.
The main body of the stove was turned on a lathe with the legs and stack added. I hollowed out the interior so the viewer can look in and see the red coal. The coffee pot is green at the moment with automotive primer. The coal bucket has some jagged gravel added to simulate coal chunks. There is a square of tin beneath the stove to catch any falling embers. I blackened it with gun blueing and then painted it to look old and worn. The floor is basswood scribed and carved to look like a plank floor. I used the technique of adding a smaller circle of wood beneath it painted black to pop the piece off the oak base.
The figure is dressed in his well used long-johns and a pair of Monkey Socks that could also use some repair. I made the glasses out of bent wire and will also blacken them. I still have to come up with something to fill the floor area on the backside of the stove. Another carver suggested a pair of old boots which sounds pretty good.
This is a fairly large piece, standing about 15" tall. It should be pretty colorful once it's painted.
The main body of the stove was turned on a lathe with the legs and stack added. I hollowed out the interior so the viewer can look in and see the red coal. The coffee pot is green at the moment with automotive primer. The coal bucket has some jagged gravel added to simulate coal chunks. There is a square of tin beneath the stove to catch any falling embers. I blackened it with gun blueing and then painted it to look old and worn. The floor is basswood scribed and carved to look like a plank floor. I used the technique of adding a smaller circle of wood beneath it painted black to pop the piece off the oak base.
The figure is dressed in his well used long-johns and a pair of Monkey Socks that could also use some repair. I made the glasses out of bent wire and will also blacken them. I still have to come up with something to fill the floor area on the backside of the stove. Another carver suggested a pair of old boots which sounds pretty good.
This is a fairly large piece, standing about 15" tall. It should be pretty colorful once it's painted.
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Okay! Here he is complete. Turned out pretty good. There is still the problem of the open floor space on the back side of the stove. I did some mockups of an ash bucket and pan but when put in place they and the stove overpowered the figure. Will have to keep giving this a little thought. It actually looks pretty good the way it is but that area will continue to haunt me until I can resolve it somehow.
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I really like the Monkey Socks. I bought some of those years ago thinking they must be the ticket for work socks as they've been around for so long. Unfortunately, they kept falling down! Sure look good painted on a woodcarving though!!!
More photos in the gallery!
More photos in the gallery!
lynn great job,as usual you set a high benchmark,at least for me anyway,hope to hone my skills to your level one day your work is very inspiring,the empty space your talking about could have a cat or mouse backed up to the stove also..just an idea.great carving and paint work.
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Great Great Great!!!
ReplyDeleteWe here at the Oklahoma City Wood Carvers club admire and appreciate your work. You may like to consider joining us at our October, 2007 Artistry in Wood Show. You can learn more at our web site at http://OKCarver.org.
We have a special award this year to recognize the Oklahoma Centennial.
Thanks for your consideration!