Monday, October 10, 2011

The Top Hand

Just put the final touches on this one this morning.  He turned out really well.  I especially like the muted colors of the shirt and neckerchief.  The chaps look pretty worn too so he's evidently seen some time in the saddle.
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Hope you like him.  There are more photos in the Gallery and your comments are always welcome.
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  1. Anonymous10/10/2011 05:37:00 PM

    That's gotta be your "winner" for ya Lynn. Enter it in all the competions. Like the colors too and the pose always has one wonderin', what's going on over where he's lookin'!

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  2. alwayscarving10/10/2011 05:50:00 PM

    Yes, he is looking a little worn even down to the bones/tendons on his left hand. Very nice! Oh great master :) a question if I may... I understand how you made his left arm from watching other videos. However, I am wondering about the angle (away from his body at a slant). You achieved that effect by sanding down the joint between his arm and his body? I am assuming this. But, when you carved the arm you carved the arm as if it was straight out from his body and then sanded it to achieve the desired position? Thanks for taking the time and sharing. Jim

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  3. SlowMover(Kent)10/11/2011 07:47:00 AM

    Welcome back , I missed my semi-daily fix of carving instruction. This fella looks like he has been on the crew for quite a while, and has a lot of trail dust on him. Great job as usual, he looks very authentic. I like his pose.

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  4. Lynn O. Doughty10/11/2011 10:10:00 AM

    Jim: When moving an arm away from the body just add more material to the area where the join will occur. You can always take off more but it's pretty hard to add any on.

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  5. alwayscarving10/11/2011 01:52:00 PM

    Thank you Lynn! After thinking about it for a bit and looking at the photos, I think I understand what you mean. Appreciate it. Jim

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