Saturday, May 12, 2012

Red Horse

Here's what I'm working on at the moment.  This one stands about 15" tall on the base so he'll be a real eye catcher when he's finished.  Still have to add the feathers to the shield and maybe a totem above the horse.  Hopefully, there will be scalp locks hanging from his shoulders as soon as we can track down some horse hair.  The dance stick will also have a lot more detail, i.e., feathers cloth or leather strips, etc.
-
As I've mentioned before, I really love doing this type of carving as it's a challenge to see how much detail you can add.  Also, as they are so colorful and unique they sell immediately.  I've seen a lot of painted bronzes but they seem cold compared to these wooden fellas.
-
Anyway, hope you like him so far.  As you can probably tell I've been alternating from Cowboy to Indian and back to Cowboy.  Going to have to break off of that track soon and do some horses and especially a Sheepherder.
-
As always your comments are welcome and appreciated.

4 comments:

  1. Great looking Indian, and more detail will just make him even that much more magnificent. Horses and a shepherd, maybe a longhorn or two? I will be a great show. I imagine you are really busy getting ready for the show, and I understand, but I sure miss the videos. Maybe an occasional video tour of what you have ready for the show? Happy mothers day to Judy, and you be really nice to her tomorrow.

    ReplyDelete
  2. The Indian is a real beauty, and with more to come, I'm sure it will sell quick. Have a good weekend, Judy a good Mom's day. and I hope all stays well. fred k

    ReplyDelete
  3. Looks fantastic. Would have liked a video on this guy. Maybe one on the horses? As alway I really enjoy your work. Truly a master. Ginny

    ReplyDelete
  4. Wow, what a great face, is that a peace pipe or whiskey smile? Ever carve a wolf or coyote with one of your Indian? I like the bold colors that you use, makes the carvings look like they are alive.

    ReplyDelete