Here is one I wanted to get finished but not painted before the Dayton show so I could hopefully pick up some tips on making realistic fur. Jim Willis will be there and he is one of the best at carving animals and has agreed to help me out. Really looking forward to it as I think I need to improve in that area.
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This piece is a little more realistic than my normal caricatures as I wanted to see what my normal carving techniques would look like when applied to that type of figure. I think she looks pretty good. When finished she will have an Elks tooth decorated dress along with the beaded strips which haven't been burned yet. She stands about 17 to 18 inches to the tip of her feather. Will also be quite a bit of painting and detail work on her so she should be a pretty striking figure.
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There are a few more photos in the Gallery and your comments are welcome as always.
She looks great Lynn and the elk tooth dress will really be something. if you can, bring it along to Dayton so we can all see it in it's "creating" form.
ReplyDeleteLynn, she looks wonderful now without adding anything else. If you would be so kind, please, share Jim's techniques with us upon your return. TNX!
ReplyDeleteRon
That is an impressive piece,both in its dimensions and in its execution. You are able to achieve a level of detail that is present in very few carvers work, and we can spot a carving by you from across the room (with one eye tied behind our backs). I can't wait to see this one when she is painted, will possibly be the best one ever (until the next one it seems, you always top yourself). Great job!!
ReplyDeleteI echo the sentiments of the other subscribers. What you do with a block of wood is really quite a transformation. :) !!! Jim
ReplyDeleteNice........very very nice......I agree, you keep topping yourself!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLynn,
ReplyDeleteIt was great to meet you at Dayton. Your pieces are even better in real life then they appear on line.
I was surprised how large they are. For some reason they seem much smaller when you are working on them.
Keep you the good work and...
Judy,
thanks again for all of your work behind the camera!