While I think most of you here also follow the WCI forum I'll repeat what I posted there earlier today just in case some didn't happen to see it there.
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As I was jumping around the net this morning looking for new reference material I came across the photo below. Wow! Now that would make a great carving. Then I thought...Wow! That would make an even greater challenge. Here's my idea ..... Let's make it a bust, painted and under 12 inches including the base, put a 30 day limit on it, professional or recognized carvers would be excluded to give everyone an equal chance. I would be the judge and the prize would be my version of the same figure. Hopefully, this doesn't sound to egotistical as it's not meant to. The way you do it would be completely up to you ... NO extra points if you follow my methods. On the 30th day you would have to submit to me via the web 5 photos, a view of each side plus an oblique frontal view. Prior to judging I'd post a photo of each carving on the blog so everyone could see who has done what. To make sure there won't be any early starters I'll toss something extra in just before the start. Also, as a lot of you have mentioned that you're tied up with Christmas carving we'll plan on starting after the first of the year. Once a starting date is set I'll ask for your names so only those signed up will be eligible.
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I think this will be a lot of fun. Hopefully, it will give you an opportunity to try something new while exploring areas of our craft that you normally wouldn't consider. From the response I've seen on the forum site it looks like quite a few are interested so it should be quite a competition.
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So stay tuned and we'll see what happens.
only 12 inches? Well I'm out...besides I carve mostly females. But I can'ty wait to see some of the attempts ! Tom Selleck is the ultimate cowboy anyway.
ReplyDeleteWow, that would be a HUGE challenge!
ReplyDeleteGuess I have to show my ignorance -WCI forum??
Ron
Lynn, I think this is a great idea and if you have the time now to start, you should go ahead and do it, leaving the ending date the same. Some of us out here in computer land do not cherish the hoildays but dread them, with no family(or estranged) or no special someone to shared them with, it makes for a hard time.
ReplyDeleteTo Ron-Wood Carving Illustrated has a "Message Board", forum, on their web site. Listed under Carving Community.
i'm in I'll try anything......great prize.....fun......
ReplyDeleteJim Q
Sounds like a great idea. I, for one would love to have the chance to win one of your carvings for a prize. And also think this would be a great opportunity to design a carving. I will be keeping a close watch on the website for all the details. Great idea, thanks for sharing your expertise.
ReplyDeletehey lynn
ReplyDeletei just started wood carving about 8 months ago... i would like to take u up with this callenge..... i just cant wait....
I'm in! Do I need to sign up for WCI message board to participate?
ReplyDeleteCount me in. as a follower of your videos, I finaly got one "almost" right. I am up for the challenge and the oportunity to learn more from you
ReplyDeleteEd
As posted on the WCI forum, I think this is a great idea, I'm in, and I hope I win as a Lynn O. Doughty carving would hold the highest esteemed place in the slowly growing Display Cabinet.
ReplyDeleteI just tried your techniques for the first time (awesome)and I think the challenge is a great idea. The prize is an added bonus but I won't get my hopes up winning it but I will give it a good run for the money. I carved for several years but I took a couple of years off to finish school, its good to pick up a knife again. Thanks for the lessons and the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteD. Mobbs
The First of the Year sounds just right for me. Can't wait to start and to vie for an "Original LD" carving only adds to my enthusiasm. But first I gotta watch the videos again (for the 15th time) and take better notes.
ReplyDeleteLet us know when we can line up on the starting line.
And thanx for encouraging us protege's of yours.
p.s.
ReplyDeleteGot to thinking Lynn, how 'bout if you try to get Tom Selleck to judge with you via your Link? I've informally met him at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahome City years ago and he's very approachable.
Also are you looking for us to do life-like or caricature bust of Quigley?
Bob: I thought of that but couldn't locate a contact point for him anywhere. I wouldn't necessarily want him to judge so much but just thought I'd see what kind of reaction we would get if he was informed of this contest. If you can find a way to reach him I'd certainly try to make contact.
ReplyDeleteI think it best to keep it in the caricature theme as I think most carvers would be more comfortable with that....I know I am. I've been working on my figure so it will be ready to go once the contest begins. So far he's looking pretty good. One thing, my figure in no way should influence what you or the others might decide on doing. I think the important thing I'll be looking for is how each carver interprets the character and how he presents him. Should be fun.
Evening Lynn;
ReplyDeleteI've watched your video's and they are very informative as well as inspirational.
I would like to partake in the Quigley challenge. Don't know if I can do it in 30 days - I'm slow - but ya don't have chance if your not in the game.
Thanx for ALL the pictures, video's and informative text.
Dave Gilb - Phoenix, AZ