Farmer friend

GeorgiaCarver · #1 02-27-2007, 06:44 PM

Well, getting out of my carving funk! I am moving full steam ahead with my rendition of a farmer. One of my first faces from a clay model face (original) Trying to get away from any patterns with charicature carvings. You might recognize the body though it is from a pattern.

I plan on putting him on a base with possibly a tractor. I think he will be holding an oversized wrench. Still open to ideas. Thoughts, critiques and suggestions would be greatly valued.

I am trying to outline with burning, I have not done that before, I hope I am happy with it. Also, still need to detail the face.

Greg

GeorgiaCarver · #2 02-27-2007, 08:26 PM

Just had a thought, I think I might have him holding a duck by the neck and with the other hand have him holding it out for money.

Just a thought.

Nancy_G · #3 02-27-2007, 08:48 PM

I really like his face and expression and that little cap.

He could be holding a bunch of carrots and a handfull of cash - lol.

I have a bit of concern about his suspenders and their clasps/buckles. I sorta' of wish the suspenders went straight up and maybe under the collar .... but what do I know about suspenders?

That sure is a nice carving -- thanks for showing us.

GeorgiaCarver · #4 02-27-2007, 08:54 PM

Nancy, you are right, I just googled some suspenders and low and behold they go striaght up and under the collar. Easy to fix at this stage...... Got to love wood :>)

Thanks for the comments and the tip.

Greg

gene messer · #5 02-27-2007, 09:36 PM

Greg .. That's going to be a good looking farmer .. I love the facial expression .. The big hands are going to give it so much character .. So here's just my suggestion ... If your going to put a tractor by him .. put the wrench in the right hand and him holding a cat by the tail in the big left hand .. the cat looks like it's been through the ringer .. The Caption can read .. " Well .. Now I know what that whineing noise was in the Engine " .. I hope that doesn't sound to morbid .. But caricature scenes are great for humor .. Just a idea .. I cant wait to see it when it's finished ...

DADDIO · #6 02-28-2007, 08:41 AM

gonna be a good looking farmer there,wanna start doing some of that clay modeling myself,be sure and show us the final pics,could have him holding that wrench in one hand cat by the tail in the other,caption saying "what's the matter deere got your tongue" keep up the good work

Shimmy · #7 02-28-2007, 05:00 PM

Great carving.That some size nose! If I had a nose like that full of nickels I could retire.

GeorgiaCarver · #8 03-01-2007, 08:35 PM

Here is an update photo of sorts.... I am working on the suspenders, still have not detailed the face (nose smaller).

I am trying the duck with money out

Will also try the cat with a wrench if I can figure out how to do the cat and tractor.

Before I glue it down I am going to play and have fun

Greg

gene messer · #9 03-01-2007, 10:14 PM

Looking better all the time Greg .. Cant wait till it's finished and painted .. gonna be a good one ..

GeorgiaCarver · #10 03-03-2007, 09:39 PM

Here is an update. Nose smaller, suspenders tucked in. No cat, could not figure out how to make the cat look right. I will continue to mull that one over and perhaps do it another day.

Ron: This is a charicature carving of and old farmer smiling while holding a duck in one hand and some cool hard cash in the other hand. It will be mounted on an oval base. He is wearing blue jeans and a reddish shirt with suspenders. His hat is yellow and blue .... OH NO .... MIchigan colors... I graduated from Michigan State, what have I done? I clearly was not thinking strait.

Greg