Carving an elephant

Hi_Ho_Sliver · #11 09-12-2006, 02:10 PM

No it wouldn't and in 3 or 4 years when you finish, post some pictures of it! ha ha

Kenny_S · #12 09-12-2006, 02:26 PM

Well Anita, Depends again on how many birds are in that flock. No? Yes? Maybe?

knightflight · #13 09-12-2006, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Hi_Ho_Sliver

No it wouldn't and in 3 or 4 years when you finish, post some pictures of it! ha ha

I'll have to check with the nurses to see if they allow access to the Internet....

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Originally Posted by Kenny_S

Well Anita, Depends again on how many birds are in that flock. No? Yes? Maybe?

I was thinking something like this: http://212.227.92.102/img/13683/wm/pd615751.jpg

Kenny_S · #14 09-12-2006, 09:23 PM

Yep, Hi Ho said,

it in 3 years or so. BTW,
neat picture.

Bill · #15 09-12-2006, 11:39 PM

Now that would be a carving!!!!!!!!
Can't wait to see it.
I carved a Rhino but, no Elephant sorry.....
Bill

squbrigg · #16 09-13-2006, 07:49 AM

Hi Anita,

I don't have "Art Anatomy of Animals" but I do have "How To Draw Animals" by Jack Hamm, and there are about 10 pages of elephant drawings in that book. He gives a good breakdown of the various aspects of the elephant, great detail, easy to understand.

Sounds like a great project. Are you going to keep us posted with a WIP series as you carve?

Bob

Eleanor · #17 09-13-2006, 10:57 AM

I do have an anatomy book like that and refer to it often, mainly because I get pretty confused about where a 4 legged animal's "knees" "elbows" and "hip bones" and "wrists" are, if you get them right it means you can ensure the legs pose in a believable way.I'm looki g forward to seeing your project unfold!

knightflight · #18 09-14-2006, 06:20 PM

Bill - I'd love to see the rhino, any pics? Is there a flock of birds sitting on it?

(They seem to attract more birds than any other animal I have ever seen!)

Bob - the How To Draw Animals book sounds like agreat resource. Thanks! And yes, I will be posting pics of the elephant WIP. Thanks for your interest!

Eleanor - do you recall the name of your animal anatomy book? I am really looking forward to starting the project and also really glad to have some people who are curious to see it. That's motivational!! I love elephants, as you might imagine, so I really look forward to doing the research as well.

Bill · #19 09-14-2006, 09:10 PM

Anita
I have a picture of the Rhino in Carvers Gallery- Bill
It is made from mesquite, but no birds. about 12 in long 7 inches high.
Bill

ADAcarver · #20 09-14-2006, 09:36 PM

Have you tried going to the zoo to get some ideas of the anatomy and proportions of an elephant? I say be ambitious and go for the birds.

Andrew