Turkey~ carved in burned walnut

[tnartist05]

This black chunk of wood has laid in a corner of my wood shed for about 3 years. I knew it was totally black from being in a fire but too I also knew it was a heavy wood and if I could clean and work with it I might be able to get some grains to show.

After cleaning and many hrs of sanding,it still was a gray color but it was Walnut. It now had a few grains that showed also. Behind him is a large tree,I now wished Id carved several smaller trees than that big one behind him.

It was still hard inside but with the heat,it was boiled dry which made it harder than if it was a new piece of wood that would have carved straighter and better.

This old Jake{Turkey} was fun,fun too carve that is,the cleaning was tough. Plus I enjoyed painting him. Hes relief carved & painted, 2 X 7 X 9 inches,had to mount a chip of walnut behind the back where it would sit up correctly.

In my area turkeys,fish{trout and bass} plus coons,deer, bears,etc are sought after with all the hunters that are here. Is why I love carving them plus seeing Ive not hunted in years nor fished any,its my way of enjoying the wild life with not even leaving my home! LOL

As always your thoughts or comments are welcome. Thks....Tn~

[Kenny_S]

Excellent carving and paint Forrest. I like your work. You bring the animals and birds to life. You most have a painting background.

[tnartist05]

Originally Posted by Kenny_S

Excellent carving and paint Forrest. I like your work. You bring the animals and birds to life. You most have a painting background.

Thanks Kenny, glad you liked this old turkey. I use to paint saws,milk cans,everything from old bath tubs to thimbles for people,consignment work.

I enjoy carving and painting plus I can add alot to a carving with colors.

Thanks for your nice comment. Forrest

[KeithC]

I really like your carving and your colors. Thanks for sharing
Keith

[Merle Rice]

Hi Forest,Another great Carving and Painting. The colors are a lot more vivid now that the patch is off and looking thru a brand new eye. They say it will take about a month to be back to normal. 1 day is great, 30 days who knows. Now I can think about making chips. Enjoyed your Turkey no surprise here. Merle

[Joy]

Terrific, Forrest

[tnartist05]

Originally Posted by Keithmc

I really like your carving and your colors. Thanks for sharing
Keith

Thank you Keith, Im gald you like this old turkey! I enjoy carving plus painting them,trying to creative a item that looks real. Thks again!

Tn~

[tnartist05]

Originally Posted by Merle Rice

Hi Forest,Another great Carving and Painting. The colors are a lot more vivid now that the patch is off and looking thru a brand new eye. They say it will take about a month to be back to normal. 1 day is great, 30 days who knows. Now I can think about making chips. Enjoyed your Turkey no surprise here. Merle

Im just gald you can see better!! BUTttttttttttttt now you will be able to see all the mistakes in my carvings~ Just kidding

Yea take it slow but too enjoy seeing now and yes get going on making some chips!! Im gald you liked this old turkey Merle and thanks for your nice comment Sir.

Forrest

[tnartist05]

Originally Posted by Joy

Terrific, Forrest

Thank you Joy! I hope yall areint haven that bad storm in your area out there in Tx but I think its hitting the coast line more. Thks again Joy for your nice comment. Forrest

[GaryMc]

Great looking carving, really like your paint jobs!
GaryMc