*Watching it Thaw*

[tnartist05]

This high mtn Elk is carve out of maple{ I wanted it to be carved in a stronger wood} The tree is carved from a scrap board of knotty pine,I had left when I covered our living room walls last year. The rocks under the elk are maple also.

The base which is the background is a large thick chunk of bark,Ive had in my shop for 3 yrs. I had to use my big chisels and mallet to cut it down.The thick black & gray bark was close to 2 1/2-3 inches thick.Very rough!

The Tree is, 8 1/4 inches tall.

The Elk is 6 inches

His antlers are 3 /34 inches long

The bottem base is 14 3/4 inches and tall at 13 3/4 inches

The dripping ice/snow is glue and all painted with Acrylics

This was a really enjoyable carving and I now have enough Elk so tomorrow I will move on to another carving.

I hope you have enjoyed this carving and your thoughts or comments are always welcome. thks' Forrest

[Iowa Carver]

Forrest this has to be one of my favorites of yours. I like how you approached this one with separate elements. Very cool!

Corey

[Buckskin]

I love your relief work. It is amazing as well as your painting!

[chpster90bu]

WOW!!! What an effect on this one, Forrest, ol' friend!! This time, your painting was surpassed by your creativity....the use of the different woods imbedded into the bark and the use of the glue for the melting snow and ice, combined with your incredible painting, created a life-like scene just as the title describes. This one is a beauty, my friend.....one that ANYONE would be proud to own! It's magnificent. Will you take it to the upcoming show in Banner "Elk"? Bonnie

[Ron T]

Hi Forrest, definitely one of the best. Good use and blending of multiple elements.
Very nice.

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

Forrest
That's beautiful, very well done.

Dave

[sccarnes]

forest my friend,
you just keep on going and going, always amaze me, by now i ought to be used to it.
that is on fantastic piece of work,
thanks.
Sam
since i did the little chest ribbions, i even think small, my wife says i have alway been small minded, or was it pee brained????

[bullshipper]

Wow Forrest!!! I'm with Corey this one goes down as my favorite too. Excellant work my freind!!!

LonnieCheers

[tnartist05]

Yea Corey its kinda a collage which is several items put together but really no different than a carving thats sitting with all the props around it like most here on board carve. Im gladed you liked it buddy and thanks for you nice comments. Forrest

[tnartist05]

Buckskin,I appreciate you and your nice thoughts! Thanks again and Im gald you liked this bark wall hanging carving. Forrest