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I think this is kind of pushing the caricature envelope pretty close to being realistic but that's okay. Once the paint is applied he'll take on a more caricature appearance.
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I made the lance point out of some copper ground rod I had laying around. I got out the ball peen hammer and really went to work on it. Who said those old highschool metalshop skills wouldn't come in handy some day? Once I got it to the thickness I wanted I shaped it with a file then back to some gentle pounding along the edges to give it that flintnapped appearance. Looks pretty good I think. Some thread and superglue hold it in place.
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The bow and arrow cases are held to the body with those two little pins you see the ends of. Once painted they won't show. I still have to do the feathers on the arrows. The strap wrapped around the body is made from Tupelo which I steamed and bent to shape.
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The figure stands just at 15" tall and with the lance and base he should be around 20" or so. A pretty impressive piece that should command some attention. The hardwood base is sycamore. I still have to scenic the small circle he's standing on.
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There are lots of photos in the Gallery and I look forward to your comments.
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Lynn I love that plains warrior .your biggest fan Skip
ReplyDeleteA piece that size almost crosses the boundry from carving to statue. I know he will be a might imposing figure when your magic paintbursh brings him to life in full Plains Indian regalia. Am looking forward eagerly to the painted version.
ReplyDeleteThis one certainly exhibits a lot of detail work. The wood burning on the vest and legs must have been nerve racking consideing the closeness and size of the lines. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteRon
Really like the detail Lynn and with the beadwork designs added when you're fiished painting it, I know will look fantastic (as always. And that lance point incorporating an old metal-work shop technique is one for us to file away for sure too.
ReplyDeleteThe (new?) direction you're taking of "realistic caricature" I especially like. The elements of both, are a superb characteristic of your style.
Lynn? Is this figure wearing chaps? I was puzzled to see what appears to be a chaps line on the figure's butt. I am certain the painting will clarify things for me, but I am curious.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration!
LMiller
He's wearing leggings which are almost exactly like chaps.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the clarification Lynn! I look forward to the pictures of the piece once it has been painted.
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Very nice one Lynn.
ReplyDeleteDid you carve the front of the loin cloth as a separate piece and the back as part of the main body? The detail is outstanding.
Jeff
The body and loin cloth is one piece. Thanks for the comment.
ReplyDeleteBonjour Maître Lynn,
ReplyDeleteje suis un français qui se délecte de votre blog et de vos vidéos depuis plusieurs mois.
En France nous n'avons pas de sculpteurs qui égalent votre talent et je crois que la providence a voulu que j’atterrisse sur votre magique blog. Vous êtes le meilleur en "WOODCARVING WESTERN".Le soir au lieu de regarder la télévision je regarde avec empressement vos vidéos qui me donnent envie d'aller plus loin en sculptures, encore bravos et merci Lynn.
L'Inconnu.