I did this one back in 1998 for the Oklahoma Director of Tourism . He'd seen my display in a local store and, as he was into boats, asked if I could do something of a nautical nature. I told him sure as long as I could stay within the time period I like to carve. This is what I came up with.
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I really liked the idea of the ships wheel dipping beneath the floor. Actually, if I had made the wheel in the exact scale with the figure the figure would have been lost as the wheels were quite large. To keep the piece within size limits I reduced it.
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If there was one thing I would do different if I could it would have been to use a better piece of wood for the mid portion of the mount. By the looks of it I just used a piece of 2/4 which had a really heavy grain. A hardwood would would have worked much better. Anyway, I think it worked and the important thing was that the buyer really liked it.
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There are a few more photos in the Gallery and as always your comments are appreciated.
A nicely executed and creative piece. Kinda of reminds of and old paddle wheeler captain. Well done.
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Lynn
ReplyDeleteI like the mid portion, it gives the carving a weathered ship feel.
Mark Bevington
Another great work, Lynn. I am in awe.
ReplyDeleteI am sure that it is supposed to be there, but what is the line that goes across his face just above his nose? I thought at first it was a patch over his eye but now I'm not so sure. The pictures aren't quite big enough to figure it out.
Great job, I'm in awe and I ask how your wrist is coming along, I hope well.Will be back again for your interesting carvings .
ReplyDeleteGreat work Fred K