The Coal Miner - Part 17 - Overalls Continued

With this one we pretty well wrap up the body work and get ready to move on to the arms.

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The Mossback

Here's a new one I started Tuesday at our woodcarving group. Not that sure about the title yet but wanted something to indicate him being old and firm of opinion. He stands about 12" tall with the base and will get a feather or two in his hatband. Hope you like him and there are a few more photos in the Gallery.

The Coal Miner - Part 16 - Overalls

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The Coal Miner - Part 15 - Moving On Up

The Coal Miner - Part 14 - Finishing Up The Legs

Spent the morning out in the field mowing to beat the heat but it was still HOT! It's was nice to get into the shop where it's nice and cool. In this segment we pretty well finish up the legs and get ready to move up the trunk in the next one.

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The Coal Miner - Part 13 - Roughing Out The Legs

Okay.....let's see if we can get back on track with this guy.

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Black Eagle - Painted

Worked on this one over the weekend to get him out of the shop and into the Gallery.  Glad he's finally finished as he's been staring at me for the past couple of  months, setting on my work table.  I added a feather on the end of his fan to give the piece a little motion.  I think little details like that really add to the appeal of a piece...same goes for the earrings which are pounded copper.  With the base he stands about 12" tall.

There are more photos in the Gallery and your comments are always welcome.

Artistry In Wood Show

I just received the new poster for the upcoming Artistry in Wood event in Dayton, Ohio this November.  If you have been fortunate enough to have attended this show you know this one will be better than the last.  If you haven't made the trip yet you should definitely mark your calendar as it's clearly the best show in the country by far.  For competition, sales or exposure you just can't beat it.  It's where it's at!

Click on the link to the Dayton Woodcarvers website over there on the right for more information.    See you there?

Cotton Eyed Joe II

I've done this character before but being as Grand kids are staying with us I thought I'd push the envelope a little and make him a little more wacky than normal as Grand kids always seem to like wacky things.  If you could look under those sparkling teeth you would see all kinds of cavities and discolorations but after watching it for a while it was just a little too much wacky and not enough good taste so I painted over it.  I do want to sell the thing after all and doubt if a prospective buyer would want a very graphic example of poor dental hygiene setting on the knick-knack shelf.   I do like the spotted shirt and hope you do too.  As always your comments are always welcome and appreciated.  More photos in the Gallery.

The Top Hand - Bust

I painted this a couple weeks ago and as things have settled down around here I thought I'd try and get back on track with my posts.  Appreciate your sticking around.  There are more photos in the Gallery and your comments are welcome as always.

Thanks!

Just want to take a moment to say thanks for your kind thoughts, prayers and cards with regard to the passing of our Mother.  You folks are the best!    Thank you.