Bull Elk relief carved in knot

[tnartist05]

This knot was a hard wood,sure wasnt a light wood like pine,etc. I didnt want to carve it length wise but the knot wouldnt sit up?? I attached a small cherry chip{I save chips} a small block under the bottem and found it would sit up vertical upright.

Its 4 1/2 inches X 7 1/2 inches I dont know what type of knot{wood} this was,but after sanding and preparing it to be carved,some neat grains started to show,Im sure when I apply a finish over it all,the grains will be more prominent.There was a crack in the knot,between his legs,thats why too I carved a elk{long legged} where I could space him over the crack. The 1st pict is the back of the knot.

Your comments are more than welcome. Thks' Tn

[knothole]

Great job on the knot Tn, I sure like the way you just take any old piece of wood and make something special from it. Really like the paint too...Bruce

[DADDIO]

great job there forrest,carving and painting again are both great,man you turn out the carvings don't you!! lol

[gene-messer]

From nothing special to something beautiful .. Your trademark Forrest ..

Once again .. another special piece .. The scene is wonderful Forrest ..

Your colors are your trademark and even though your carving is so good .. It's the painting that just catches the eye .......

Beautiful job Forrest .. as always ..

Gene

[Joy]

Holy Cow! How are you doing these so fast? That wood sure is looking pretty.

[Bartster]

forest,

great looking carving i like the finish,


bart

[tnartist05]

Originally Posted by knothole

Great job on the knot Tn, I sure like the way you just take any old piece of wood and make something special from it. Really like the paint too...Bruce

Why thanks Bruce! I havent ever bought any wood and I find alot of throwen away wood,wood that people wouldnt even burn,well maybe this winter~ LOL Its fun to me to try in create something. Im glad you liked this old bull elk carving and the paint job! Thanks again,Forrest

[tnartist05]

Originally Posted by DADDIO

great job there forrest,carving and painting again are both great,man you turn out the carvings don't you!! lol

I have 2 of my best and last art shows coming up in Oct & Nov,I want alot of carvings and other art work there. ::::Heck::: It pays for my Memphis & Mississippiiiiiii trips! Gald you liked this Elk carving & the painting of him! Thanks again............Daddio~ Forrest

[tnartist05]

Originally Posted by gene messer

From nothing special to something beautiful .. Your trademark Forrest ..

Once again .. another special piece .. The scene is wonderful Forrest ..

Your colors are your trademark and even though your carving is so good .. It's the painting that just catches the eye .......

Beautiful job Forrest .. as always ..

Gene

Gene I'm no where a carver as you my friend soooo I guess least I can do is cover up my mistakes with a little paint---hahhaeee I do appreciate your kind thoughts and yeaaa thats kinda my thing,creativing plus the price is always right on my junky wood I pick up!! LOL

Thanks again Gene~~ Forrest

[tnartist05]

Originally Posted by Joy

Holy Cow! How are you doing these so fast? That wood sure is looking pretty.

Joy I spent a day cleaning & sanding old wood I have found then spend a few days carving and painting it. This bull elk,a day to carve him and another good half day to paint him with painting all the edges,etc. I have a larger piece I will start carving on in the morning but have a 2pm dentist appt but will finish it on Wed.{?}have too for Thurs. VA appt{which could be hrs there},course then I will work on something else Fri & Sat.

Im glad you liked this bull elk carving and thanks so much for your thoughts.

Tn~