Sunday, June 13, 2010

Charlie Red Horse All Painted Up!

Finally got Charlie off the paint table and in front of the camera.  I think he turned out great.  Really like the robe designs.  They are a combination of several I found through research the web and in the books I have on hand.   He looks pretty regal to me.  Now all I have to do is to come up with a price for him.  This is a good example of where the applied finish almost takes over the carving part.
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Hope your like him and your comments are always appreciated.  Lots of photos in the Gallery.

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  1. fred6/13/2010 11:24:00 AM

    Lynn, just a beautiful carving. I thank you so much for what I have learned and I hope to one day meet and talk with you,and hope to learn some valuable info on making my carvings better. fred k

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  2. Northwest296/13/2010 12:04:00 PM

    Lynn, another positively great carving. You're research and resulting details are just wonderful. Once again, my thanks for sharing what you know.

    Ron

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  3. Brewditty6/14/2010 06:46:00 AM

    Lynn,
    I think this is crving is among your best. I wonder from the expression on his face, is he aware of some deep secret, or has he been using mushrooms on that pipe? GREAT JOB.
    Brewditty

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  4. Carvin' Tom6/14/2010 07:11:00 AM

    All I can say is..."WOW!". All of the little subtleties, a fold here, a shadow there and the details on the robe...unbelieveable!

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  5. Anonymous6/14/2010 07:35:00 AM

    If this isn't a winner I don't know what is! Having seen ole Charlie before and now after being painted I am just in awe. It's just great Lynn.

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  6. dl helton6/14/2010 05:50:00 PM

    Another great carving Lynn. Thanks for sharing what you do all of us that follow and learn.

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  7. kDispoto6/17/2010 11:31:00 AM

    Lynn

    Love your carving. Could you explain how you painted the details on the robe? Do you use markers or is it all paint/brush?

    Thanks

    Ken

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  8. Lynn O. Doughty6/17/2010 12:32:00 PM

    Ken: A combination of both. I outlined all the areas with a Gel pen then went back and filled in the areas with paint. Takes a lot of time but the effect is worth it. Did you carving arrive okay and how was the seminar?

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  9. kDispoto6/18/2010 06:23:00 AM

    Lynn: First off - I was totally blown away as to well you packaged the carving. Double boxed and all those plastic peanuts really do the trick. I had to take a picture of it.
    I am so glad I spent the bucks to buy one of your pieces. Although I am not a carver of cowboys, I really appreciate the quality of your work and hope to learn from them for the Santas I make.

    If one thing I learned from you and your blog is that each project I should go one step beyond the previous one.

    By the way - can you recommend a supplier of glass domes displays?

    Best wishes - Ken

    Ps- how about a cowboy Christmas scene someday?

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  10. kDispoto6/18/2010 06:59:00 PM

    Lynn: A couple more questions..
    1. I've never used (or seen) gel pens - do these stop the paint from bleeding into adjacent areas similar to the burn line?

    2. Did you actually carved beads in Charlie's moccasins? Your too much! - Ken

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  11. Lynn O. Doughty6/19/2010 05:53:00 AM

    The beads were indicated with a crosshatch patter using a burning pen then painted. Those Gel pens can be found at WalMart and there are an ink pen with indelible ink. Once dry it doesn't run but I still give it a light shot of Testers DulCoat just to make sure before painting or varnishing over it.

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  12. Carverdw7/04/2010 04:17:00 PM

    Great Carving! I love the detail and painting.

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