I did the head for this piece setting at my booth at the Dayton show. A number of attendees stood and watched and Old Reliable did his magic. I love it when they say "You actually carve with that?" I sure do!-
We had a great time at the Dayton show...the best yet. We were lucky enough to sell all our Native Americans which is why this fella showed up. I was fortunate enough to have included an Indian head blank in my kit so as soon as the others left the reservation I started this one.
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I did a similar top hat on a piece earlier but thought I would do it again in a snow scene. I really tried to get him to look like he's really clutching that robe close as it must be down in the single digits out there on the res. I have him temporarily standingin a unfinished base but that one will be replaced just as soon as I can truck home a new sheet of MDF (medium density fiberboard) to make a new one. As you can see by this one I glue two thicknesses together then carve it to shape and lastly sand the living hell out of it to give it a nice smooth surface. Once thats done I'll fill in any low spots with some body putty and then several coats of filler primer before the final spray of flat white.
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I named this piece Winter Horses and I couldn't think of anything else so it might change. But the robe will be covered with painting of horses which should really make it a colorful carving.
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There are a few more photos in the Gallery and comments are welcome.
HELLO LYNN;
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS on your success at the DAYTON show.I'm glad to hear that,wish I could have been there.
Enjoy your new carving, as always you AMAZE me. You make the WORLD a better place.
In the mag. PEOPLE MAG. commemorative issue PAUL NEWMAN he was quoted as saying "Longevity is an incredible gift and some people don't get to enjoy it".
Enjoy each day of your retirement, I know I do. As always "YOU MAKE MY DAY".
GORDON- Boise,Idaho
Lynn,
ReplyDeleteAnother awesome piece of woodcarving art.Thanks for all that you do for the betterment of the carving world.Your carvings look great here, but they are outstanding when you see them up close.
Keep making chips,
Lance Brooks aka groozier
Lynn,
ReplyDeleteWas nice getting to talk with you at Dayton, glad you had good sells.That was a great likeness of Don Mertz. Really like the Indian.Take care and thanks for the blog.
Tristan
This is just a test to see how this new format works.
ReplyDeleteWow! I think I recognize that guy!
ReplyDeleteLynn: You never cease to amaze and wow me with your talent and vivid imagination. I really appreciate your blog and the data you post here. Looking forward to seeing your stuff in person again.. Maybe at Topeka this weekend.
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I agree with Tristan on the carving of Don Mertz. You captured Mr. Mertz perfectly. It was a really good show this year. I thought your display was one of the best that I seen. Great to see your work right in front of me. The pictures you post are top notch but seeing them LIVE, there is just nothing like it…….Myron
ReplyDeleteJOHN CARVING IN KENTUCKY...GREAT SHOW IN DAYTON! THANKS FOR THE INSTRUCTION CARVING WITH OLD RELIABLE. I HAVE BEEN CARVING WITH MY STANLEY AND I LIKE IT. LOVE THE CARVING YOU DID OF MR MERTZ AS WELL AS ALL THE OTHERS. HOPE TO BE THEIR NEXT YEAR...
ReplyDeletegreat carving I would like to see you do a cowboy and horse back some day thanks John Anchorage Alaska
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