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Just finished this first character for my Bunkhouse Stove scene. Had the wife come down and model her longjohns so I could get the folds right. I had some worries about the face and whether I could capture a yawn correctly but it turned out just right. There's lots of fine detail in that mouth but it should turn out okay once it's painted.
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I think there will be one more figure to go on the other side of the stove. I'm thinking a fella pouring himself a cup of coffee. I even have a thought of maybe dog laying on the floor. Will have to wait and see about that one.
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That's not the base I will use just a piece of scrap to take the photos. As always your comments are welcome and appreciated. Lots of photos in the Gallery and please, no comments about my wife in her underwear!!
Lynn,
ReplyDeleteGood to see you carving again, hope without pain.Like where this is going also like about the dog.Stay well Tristan
Looks good to me Later John Smith Anchorage Alaska
ReplyDeleteLooking Good! Good idea on the figures. I thought maybe you were going to do a western band with fiddle, banjo and g-tar. looking forward to seeing it painted.
ReplyDeleteCharlie
all good as usual--- how about a cat -- eyeing mouse in a corner-- not a criticism-- only another idea.
ReplyDeleteHello Lynn, really happy to see you almost fully recovered - although the end product shows no sign of anything less than your normal masterpiece - and sharing great talent with the rest of us. It's also great to have the support of the head of the homestead.
ReplyDeleteTom G
Will be watching for this one.
ReplyDeleteCurt
Going to be a cool piece Lynn. That first figure is awesome. What a comeback piece!
ReplyDeleteCorey
So glad to hear that your hand is recovering well.
ReplyDeleteI have been trying to find a picture of a little man in Africa whose hand was cut of during the not to distant nastiness and bloodshed in his country. It was his right hand - so he carves with his left hand! He makes a living selling carved animals to tourists.
Michael
Corsham
England
Great Work, Lynn.
ReplyDeleteWe're glad to have you back holding a knife. Just take it slow.
Old Reliable and you are becoming one again....praise be! What a great scene this new carving will be. Liked you philosophy of starting with the main subject (object) and then place the charcters about it.
ReplyDeleteI week ago I came across a picture of a bunkhouse in Custer ID (where we just spent 8 glorious days traveling that state) and this scene had a woodstove surrounded by miners circa 1900. One guy was playing a guitar the other a "squeeze box" while two others were watching. Gonna get inspired by you & to try and do that one.
Thanx again for all the sharing you do.