Hillybilly Sam, Waiting in the Wings.

Merle Rice · #11 05-05-2008, 07:37 PM

Oh buy the way Forrest, My trip to the VA. turned out OK . They Poked and Fondled if you know what I mean, i'm sure you do . Ha Ha. I go to see them again in 6 Mo., that's a good sign. lol. Have they got you straightened out yet? Hope so. Your Ole Friend Merle

windsong · #12 05-05-2008, 10:06 PM

Hi Merel
Your is what i was trying to make mine look like.You did a great job on him and i love the paint job.I like the wash on some carving and some look better solid painted.You looks great painted.You raised the bar for sure!!!
windsong

gene messer · #13 05-05-2008, 10:57 PM

Merle .. you did good ole friend .. The carving and paint job is great to look at ..

He's so colorful .. It's simple carvings like this that so much fun to look at .. I think these kind make carving so appealing to the novice ..

great job Merle ..

Gene

Iowa Carver · #14 05-05-2008, 11:34 PM

Nice work Merle!

Corey

tucker1931 · #15 05-05-2008, 11:55 PM

Hey Merle, ya did it and it really looks good. I started mine but the wood I had was so dang hard I gave up for the time being and got on to some other stuff, probably get it posted tomorrow, I think it's my best piece ever, I hope it passes the members comments.
Cliff

Merle Rice · #16 05-06-2008, 09:32 AM

Hi Windsong, Thank you for the nice comments. I was wishing that I could get him to look like yours because yours had the cuteness to it. I'll have to start carving the other 3 soon because of the Daughters and Grandaughter wanting one. Maybe by the 4th one I can do it faster. I wasn't sure if painting him would mess him up, but the wood made that happen. Glad you liked him and thanks again for the Pattern. Merle

Merle Rice · #17 05-06-2008, 09:42 AM

Right Back at you , Ole Friend. I'm glad you liked my little Guy. Your right the Simple Patterns come across with nice feelings. Thanks again Gene for commenting on my work. Your ole Friend Merle

Merle Rice · #18 05-06-2008, 09:44 AM

Hi Cliff, You were right ,it was fun to carve. Are you doing the same carving? Looking forward to seeing it. Stay well Buddy. Merle

Sharon of the Dell · #19 05-06-2008, 11:52 AM

Really cute.Nice job.

tnartist05 · #20 05-06-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Merle Rice

Hi Forrest,Thanks for taking a look at my little Guy. This one I had to Paint because the glue came loose in spots and it created a crack. After filling crack it wouldn't take Stain, sooo He got Painted. Painting hides a bunch of mistakes. Airbrush Guys say it's not a mistake you just changed your mind. Ha Ha. Thanks Ole Friend. Merle

I dont glue anything well since?? Had a in-vel-lope that didnt have any sticky on it,so I poured some glue on it,the door bell rung and Id forgot about mailing that letter,little bit later,I sat down at my desk,dang if I didn lick that tab on that thers in-vel-lope,took me 2 wks to get that paper off my lips,sucked juices through a straw for a few days,my mouth was soreeeeeeeeeee! So I dont glues nothing! But I liked your painting on this carving,I know that!! Forrest