[Lynn O. Doughty]

Okay......You've got me interested. Here's what I would like to do. I'm planning on doing a Chuck Wagon Cook for a collector friend of mine. How about a book on how to do that? It should combine all the elements of an involved scene: 1. The Figure, 2. Theme, 3. Details, 4. Composition, and 5. Putting it all together. As this book would not be aimed at the beginning carver I would completely dispense with the usual tool selection, tool sharpening, and the other stuff that normally takes up the first half of most books. Aside from the figure, you'd be making biscuits, coffee pots, dutch overns, building fires, you might even learn how to cook!

So....give me your thoughts and suggestions and we'll see what happens.

[wood-whittler]

lynn,

i like the idea of not having the tool and sharpening sections.take to much from the book.i agree get to the meat of the book.

will this book also have a painting section,or would you save that for another book, in my opinion just make it all one book even it it is bigger.
also, even though you might not do the tool section as you are telling about each cut you could describe the tool you are using for that cut.

just my thoughts hope they help.

bart

[Mark N. Akers]

Lynn:
Fantastic idea,i'll buy that book.I think you doing a book on the "cook" would be a great addition to my collection.

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Thats the one Lynn! I want one!! BobD...you better jump on this and get Fox Publishing in on it! Naturally all moderators get a free signed copy! Oh and we will need another book "When pigs fly!" ha ha

[Thomp]

Great idea lynn,

im ready to buy one...
Alright! A real Meat & Potatoes book....!
lots of pictures... its a guy book right?

[Old_Gord]

Lynn, when you say "completely dispense with the usual tool selection" I would hope that you mean other than identifying the tool you happen to be using for the step being pictured, if you intend on showing carving sequence pictures?
Just a thought.

.

OG

Originally Posted by Lynn O. Doughty

Okay......You've got me interested. Here's what I would like to do. I'm planning on doing a Chuck Wagon Cook for a collector friend of mine. How about a book on how to do that? It should combine all the elements of an involved scene: 1. The Figure, 2. Theme, 3. Details, 4. Composition, and 5. Putting it all together. As this book would not be aimed at the beginning carver I would completely dispense with the usual tool selection, tool sharpening, and the other stuff that normally takes up the first half of most books. Aside from the figure, you'd be making biscuits, coffee pots, dutch overns, building fires, you might even learn how to cook!

So....give me your thoughts and suggestions and we'll see what happens.

[Lynn O. Doughty]

Attached are a couple of photos of what we'd be doing. Naturally, not the same exact thing, I never do the same thing if I can help it, but very similar. I'd give a mention of the tools I would use but I'm not going to tell you to run out and buy the same thing. There will probably be some suprises to you on the way I accomplish certain effects, but thats half the fun of carving to me.

A Guy Book? No Way Jose'! Two of the best Chuck Wagon Cooks around are two little ladies from Hartley, Texas. They can make the best Chicken Fried Steak you'll find anywhere. And the biscuits and gravy? Makes me want to slap my Momma!

[chipper67]

Lynn,
Wow! I can't wait. I am really curious as how you painted the text on the apron of the Cook among many other things too. I feel your painting and finishing techniques are just as impressive as your carving is. I really hope if you do this book that there is just as much info in the painting and finishing as there is in the carving in my opinion.

Chipper67

[squbrigg]

A question Lynn.....would you limit the book to just about carving the one piece? Or would you form it around a few pieces to offer some variety? Your Old West carcartures are outstanding and a book on just one of them might limit yourself. Just a suggestion. I agree about the beginners section, no need of it, just a more specific book on the techniques you employ in your art.

I believe it is a great idea and would look forward to purchasing a copy.

Bob

[love2carve2]

I would buy one. I agree with Chipper - put as much on finishing and painting as you do carving steps. Can't wait.
Mary