I gave this one it's final touch-up this morning so he's on his way to make a debut at the Kansas City show this coming weekend. He's a tall one....topping out at approximately 24". One thing I learned while doing this one...it's a lot easier on my old eyes painting beading in a larger scale. This just might be the direction any future carvings will be headed. Besides, a larger carving just attracts that much more attention. It's that old Elephant theory again.
As I pretty well explained what was going on in the last post I won't go into it much here. I added some leather strips to the top of his pipe and also two strings with wooden beads to his pipe bag. So, along with his earrings and his feathers there is a lot of movement should a breeze happen to pass by. I've really grown to like that aspect of the pieces I've been doing lately as it just brings the carving to life just a little more while also giving me a chance to try out and do new things. After all, carving is a creative thing, not something that one should just do over and over. God makes sure that every snowflake is just a little different and that's the way I want my carvings to be......maybe similar but definitely a little different.
Anyway, I hope you like this new piece and will look forward to your comments as I always do. Lots of photos in the Gallery.
WOW!!! That beading really pops, and stands out as a splash of color to draw your eye in, then you see the detailing and are amazed. The size and the detailing have got to make this the star of the show, let us know how it goes, and lots of pictures if possible (I love show pictures). Good luck at the show.
ReplyDeleteLooks GreatLove his pleasant expression,and that pipe is Way Cool !!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, This is one of your best. Great job on everything. Ginny
ReplyDeleteThis is one very impressive carving Lynn, the proportions and vibrant colours are just perfect !! The beading looks so real but I particularly like the pipe . I would wish you good luck at the show but I don't think you'll need it!, keep up the good work and I look forward to your next post. Trev
ReplyDeleteIf this doesn't win in Kansas City, then them judges don't know what they're doing. This carving is most lavish in it's presentation. Good luck at he show with all you'll be displaying.
ReplyDeleteGreat carving and the colors are beautiful. What can I say folks? It is Lynn's work. Dwight
ReplyDeleteLynn: Saw this piece at the KC Woodcarving Show - very beautiful piece - lots of color and presented very well. Congrats on your wins at the show. Al
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