Even though it was a nice warm day and we saddled up the ponies and went for an enjoyable ride I managed to get this character finished. I personally think there is a little too much green but I guess that's what makes him Irish and a Leprechaun!-
I tried a few different things with this little guy. His Shamrock is made from metal sheet as to get the detail I wanted there was just no way to get a piece of wood that thin and standing away from the body like I wanted. Being metal I don't have to worry about it breaking someday. I turned the pot on my lathe then whittled the outside so it has a carved appearance. The bail is just wire. The gold coins......well that's one secret I'll just keep to myself for the time being. Don't ask as I won't tell you!
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So, for a two day project I think he turned out pretty good. Lots of photos in the Picasa Gallery and comments welcome.
Lynn, this is a great piece... I really love your stuff...Bill Anderson
ReplyDeleteLynn,
ReplyDeleteYou just seem to keep outdoing yourself. I love the way he looks setting in his pot 'o gold. Very well done.
looks like a nice piece lynn. I must be an idiot when I click on the picasso gallery I only get napoleon Arnie
ReplyDeleteLynn this is as good as it gets. THE best. I'm so happy to be along for the ride. Just unbelievable.
ReplyDeleteArnie, Once you get into the picasso gallery then up above click on "Outwest Blogs Gallery" that will get it for you.....Thanks again Lynn...Myron
Lynn, this is a great piece! I don't think he's to green. I know you said the coins are your secret for now, but haow a bout a hint - are they wood?
ReplyDeleteKeep up the great work.
Peter G
Thanks for another great carving,just in time to get done for St Paty's day.
ReplyDeleteTristan
Lynn, I like all the green it goes really well with that red hair. Glad to see you back carving, you give us mere mortals inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit, I don't like the new Picasa Photo Gallery.
Deb
Great job on the finished carving. Before you painted it, it looked very much like the Woodbee Carver had modeled for it. Maybe it was just the beard and pipe. Steve
ReplyDeleteGreat job Lynn,
ReplyDeleteLove the green and the expression on his face.