driftwood Elk

[tnartist05]

This past wk end we went to the Gatlinburg,Tn area in the mtns near the Smokies, Had a nice cabin on the top of a mtn there.While driving in that area near a steam,course the whole trip I was on the look out for some found wood,I spyed some wood on the side of the back woods road we were driving on.
Alot of this wood was rotted but I broke this piece off and after it had finally dried this past week,yesterday I carved a half/round elk in it. Painted it this afternoon.

Its 1 3/4 X 3 X 6 1/2 inches. Its all carved{antlers also} from one piece. No add ons. I now see from the pictures I just posted,his left front leg looks too big,Id painted the grass under his belly too dark and in a photo it makes that front leg look too big. But looks ok while viewing it in hand. P.S I stopped counting my mistakes after number #50 .............LOL

Your thoughts or comments are more than welcome,Thks' Forrest

[Merle Rice]

Hi Forrest, That is just a Beautiful piece of Art, from found wood. It's amazing how you see objects in a piece of Drift Wood. Well done Ole Friend. Merle

[tnartist05]

Thank you very much Merle! I can see alot of things in different kinds of wood but too bad on my part that I dont see some of my mistakes in carving them. I will just keep trying but glad you liked this bull elk. Thks again,Forrest

[Kenny_S]

Outstanding piece Forrest. Nicely carved and one terrific paint job. The elk lookd like he was alive.

[gene-messer]

Great job ole buddy ...you continue to amaze us with your love for making something out of nothing ..

great painting and carving both ole friend ..

Gene

[tnartist05]

I gald you liked this Elk Kenny,We dont have Elk in this area but people up here sure like them,so I will be carving a few more. Thanks again Kenny for ckn out this Elk plus your kind words. Forrest

[tnartist05]

Gald you liked this Elk Gene,I do enjoy creating something from nothing and this drift wood wasnt thick enough for me to carve him deeper as I would have liked in certain areas.Its good practice. Working on another flidder today. Thanks again Gene for your nice thoughts.Forrest

[Fred Zavadil]

Forrest, it is such a pleasure to see another of your carvings! Very nice, you really can give life to the wood.
Fred

[tnartist05]

Thank you very much Fred. I do enjoy creating something from nothing. Thanks again for your nice encouragement.Forrest

[Irishman]

I'll have to keep my eyes open for drift wood this summer! That is quite an Elk with the antlers incorporated right into your carving. When I first saw your picture I thought it was a relief but you carved the whole piece of drift wood. I have had friends tell me to carve out sections of drift wood and leave the rest to the imagination. I haven't carved any yet. There is something about drift wood that appeals to carving admirers. Well done on the Elk.
Patrick