Here is one I've been working on for the past couple of months. I had hoped to get it finished before the Dayton show but just didn't have the time. It's a large one, standing about 18" with the base. It depicts a wrangler taking a break from fixing some broken fence, something we're pretty familiar with around our place. While we have the benefit of fence pliers, wire stretchers, splices and crimpers, this fella is stuck with a hammer, a can of staples and a pare of dykes......the wire kind not the other kind. He'll be holding some new wire in the right hand while the old fence post will show it's past history of numerous wraps and repairs. That post is from an ancient fence on the property which had fallen down years ago. The tin can will be filled with wire staples and with a painted wrapper.
While I will continue to stick with the caricature genre you will probably notice that my pieces will take on a more realistic appearance as time goes on. They will also continue to grow in size to what is considered normal for a wooden carved caricature. The larger size allows an increased area for more detail while being much easier on my aging eyes. It also separates my work from that of others which is something I'm always striving for.
There are a few more photos in the gallery and your comments are always appreciated.
Quite a remarkable piece. The pose is more complex that in many, with the arm on the fence and the weight on one leg giving him a noticable tilt. Lots of detail as you mentioned...and the size will be a striking feature. I like the bigger pieces, they have more visual impact. I just don't have room for big pieces, given that mine are worthless to anyone but me and certainly aren't in any danger of ever being sold. I have said before, in only a half joking way, that you ought to do a life sized carving...now I think you might seriously consider it...think of the impact! The buzz! the uniqueness! I really like the direction your art is evolving...thanks for letting us go along as spectators.
ReplyDeleteJust superb! This one won't last long in the gallery at all. Excited about the new direction you want to go in your carving (s) and can imagine the exceptional pieces that will be created. Look forward, as always, to seeing them all.
ReplyDeleteLynn great carving love his arm up on the post the hammer and pliers look great the size is perfect to show all the detail thanks for showing your carvings and allowing us to purchase them. Hope your vision stays strong your health is your most important thing in life take care
ReplyDeleteWow, I can wait to see what you come up with next. Larger carvings will show up more on the computer. I sure hope you plan on video each new carving. Ginny
ReplyDeletevery nice...
ReplyDeleteLynn, Nice to meet you at Dayton. Love this carving and looking forward to seeing it finished. You mentioned starting to carve closer to what is the normal size of a carved caricature. What would that size be and do you have any suggestions regarding reference material one could read regarding what the size of certain wood carvings should be?
ReplyDeleteJim: I've been thinking of devoting a video to your question so it should answer your question.
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