I've wanted to do this character for quite some time and I think this figure pretty well exhibits all the characteristics that I think make him interesting. I think everyone familiar with him knows that he's come country yahoo but they might not know that being cotton-eyed also might mean that he has cataracts. Now no one would wish that condition on even a yahoo but it was and is a fact of life so we shouldn't ignore it. It certainly doesn't seem to bother this bumpkin.
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I lifted the neckerchief idea from a small bust of Festus I came across a while back. I really liked the way it was draped across the shoulders instead of just hanging straight on the chest.
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Anyway, I hope you like him and look forward to your comments. More photos in the Gallery.
Whether he's a Yahoo or a Bumkin or just a plain ole "county Character" he's really a terrifc carving.
ReplyDeleteI like the freckles ....LOL
ReplyDeleteHe look like a man that avoided all encounters with dentistry successfully.
ReplyDeleteYou captured the essence of "bumpkiness",or at least the old cowboy version of it. Great job on all the details.
A great carving with one Big overbite, lol fred k
ReplyDeleteSuper job...like always. The red scarf is really cool and you nailed the expression. I think I might have met that guy one time. Haha.
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