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He dismounted long enough for me to take some more photos. Unfortunately, to get some light on his face I had to use more light than normal so his uniform appears much lighter than it actually is. The problem of the darker wood for the head actually worked out in a way that makes the carving look even better than it would have if the wood had been the same as the lower body. At least I think it does.
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I have also included a page out of one of my notebooks which I used as a reference for the uniform. I didn't mean for the carving to be my version of John Wayne but from the comments so far a lot of you think it is. Thats okay with me as I admire him a great deal and certainly consider such comparisons as a compliment.
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Anyway, I hope you like him. Like a lot of you I really like that hat and the gold braid really makes it "snap"! Lots of photos in the Gallery and your comments are always welcome.
Lynn, once again, looks great! Did you try some white board with light on it in front pointed up toward the face? If not give it a shot I think that will solve the problem for you.
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Lynn, Simply spectacualr as always, Ron's idea of a white board angled the board with tin foil.Crumple it up then smooth the foil out before covering the board. Just gives a little extra punch of light into dark areas.
ReplyDeleteDo you burn your signatue on the back Lynn and if so, what tip do you use?
Another winner with this bust that's for sure.
Elliott
Wow Lynn, the colors are just outstanding on this carving, they just really pop. The carving is not bad either, just kidding, what colors did you use for the blue and yellow?
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Deb
I used Midnight Blue for the uniform and Yellow Ochre with white for the neckerchief.
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