Just how that poor fella can sleep with those two around is beyond me!!! You might remember these two smiling faces from my post some time back on making a paper manikin. Well....they're back! That's Hannah with an "H" on the left and Miriam with an "M" on the right.-
I've posted some photos of the piece from all angles in the Gallery section. If you compare them to those in the first post you will note some subtle changes. His sombrero has been lowered a bit as I thought it was setting too high on his noggin. I've added the right arm and as it's hidden from view when looking at the carving from the front I didn't bother having the hand do anything but just relaxing on the stone. I made the base out of a piece of 2" red oak with gives the piece a little more authority than a thinner one. To me the base is what makes the carving....any carving into something above what you normally see. The stone is mounted by three 1/4" bolts epoxied into holes drilled into the stone and bolted on from beneath. I've also added spurs. The name of the town on the sign is still up in the air.
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There are a few more photos in the Gallery and as always comments are welcome.
They sure are cute. Kids make the world worth while!
ReplyDeleteThe carving is fantastic, the rock and base are a perfect compliment to it.
Good luck with the town name, I'm sure it will fit the scene. (maybe
el gusano, the worm or better the half worm)
thanks for putting this all here for us wannabes,
Doug
Yes I sure do remember Hannah & Miriam from the previous pictures. This project is really going to be a winner. He looks so relaxed setting there. Very natural looking. You are right on with the larger base. Another nice original...Myron
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorites of yours Lynn. It's really a good sized carving as evidenced by the photo with the girls. Maybe all your pieces are but sure sticks out on this one. Looking forward to the paint!
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curtscarving@gmail.com Have enjoyed all of your work. Carved a moose using your method of carving horse,was so much easier. One question,were do you buy your wood?
ReplyDeleteThanks Curt
Curt. I buy my wood http://www.heineckewood.com/here: You won't find better people to deal with nor better wood to carve.
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