The trip to Kansas City for their woodcarving show was cancelled due a severe snow storm that didn't materialize. So I spent the day in the shop painting this crusty looking fella. As I said earlier in the previous post on him, I have always wanted to do a Hudson Bay blanket capote as they're neat and colorful. I also renamed him to something more directly associated with Mountain Men. I really like the way he turned out. I had thought about adding some snow but decided not to as it would be just a little too much. Anyway, I hope you like him and there are a few others in the Gallery.
.JPG)
Sorry to hear you didn't go to Kansas City....I didn't even know snow was forecast for that part of the country. I sure wanted to hear how you did , but I guess the next show will come around sometime soon. I like Willie, was expecting red to be the predominate color of that blanket thingie, but it looks ice, more like the Pendleton blankets we have (subtle). Great expression, great detail, and a great character study. I see this old fella sitting around the stove at Bent's Fort, swapping tails and spitting with the other over-wintering mountain men. great job.
ReplyDeleteVery well done. I enjoy looking at all the photos in the blog. Sorry you missed out on the Kansas City show but it was our gain. Thanks Ginny
ReplyDeleteGood-un Lynn. I like the way the head is positioned in a downward glance as he peers over his glasses. And the capote is spot on.
ReplyDeleteSorry you missed the KC show. I was looking forward to thanking you for all these videos in person, but at least you've put the time to constructive use. he looks great! The colors are really very unexpected. Kind of adds something unique to the piece.
ReplyDeleteOh Lynn, I like it, the Capote Blanket is really terrific!!!
ReplyDeleteI also like the big nose and mustache couldn't talk you into showing us how you made that big oh stach, I've tried and it just didn't turn out. Did you modify your carving blank?
Another great carving Lynn particularly like the stash for some reason!!
ReplyDeleteI've been going back through your photo galley for some inspiration and was drawn to White Eagle from June of last year. You mentioned trying a different paint mixture for the flesh tones, I think that's your best Native American to date. How about including that mixture in one of your future videos?
Keep up the good work. Trev
Lynn, did you 'make' this hat like you did Gabby Hayes hat?
ReplyDeleteYes the hat is made the same way as the one for Gabby. And as for modifying my carving, of course! I'm always looking for ways to improve my pieces. Used a gouge for this one. Like the result so might use it in the future but only as long as my pieces still stay unique from all the others out there.
ReplyDelete