Here's another quick one. I started this yesterday after lunch and wrapped up the carving and burning just before lunch today so I have about 6 hours total into it so far and that includes the base. Some of you ask.....so now you know how fast I work. Now, in no way does this reflect how much time I spend on every piece. This one just seemed to go together.
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I'm trying something different here....a Bear Claw neckless. You'll note that the claws are missing! I'll add those once the piece is painted as I want the claws to be over the beaded strips but with the beads still clearly visible. I've attached a photo of the claws in a rough shape. Each will be carved and fitted into the cutouts once they're painted. Should be a neat effect and this ought to also be a very colorful piece.
I'm trying something different here....a Bear Claw neckless. You'll note that the claws are missing! I'll add those once the piece is painted as I want the claws to be over the beaded strips but with the beads still clearly visible. I've attached a photo of the claws in a rough shape. Each will be carved and fitted into the cutouts once they're painted. Should be a neat effect and this ought to also be a very colorful piece.
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I really enjoy doing Native Americans as there is so much color and possibilities for details. It's funny though, I'll do a bunch of them and then they'll just set on the Gallery shelf for months then BANG! they're all gone.
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Okay...the painting is complete and I think the figure really turned out well. I spent about twice the time painting on this one as I did on carving it. But it was fun and the necklace really turned out just the way I thought it would.
Great carvings Lynn your attention to detail is excellant. I like how big the photos are, I can see the details alot better. You mentioned that it took a total of 6 hrs. to do the last photo posted. If you don't mind me asking how much do you charge per hour or is it by the compexity of the peice that you do. Thank you Lynn when I get online your blog is the first thing I go to to check out your latest work. Thanks Lynn
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ReplyDeleteGreat work. One thing I would like to see more of in your blog is the sizes of your carvings that you show but don't do demos on. I'm guessing this one is about 8 inches tall?
Marathon Man....You're right about 8" tall. Will try to remember to put the sizes in.
ReplyDeleteLynn, Yet another excellet piece to add to your collection. Love the carving and paint job.
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