Antelope Relief WIP

Mottles · #1 02-20-2006, 12:17 PM

Antelope Relief WIP
Basswood plaque 8 x 10 inches

Hi All:
This is a pattern from Susan Irishâ€™s book â€˜Wildlife Carving in Relief.â€™ I just about have all the levels hogged out--with a little more to do in the foreground.
The next step will be to take out some wood from around the tree's to give them a little depth. Also maybe use a v-tool to deliniate the stradas in the mountains. Will update as I get further along.
This pattern is not a step by step like the 'Buffalo' but Susan does show the levels--which is a big help.
Thanks everyone for looking and your comments/questions are always welcome.
Kathy

Thor · #2 02-20-2006, 01:13 PM

Wonderful start Kathy! You are good at everything! Love the pattern too.
Thor

Mottles · #3 02-20-2006, 01:42 PM

LOL Good at everything-- Ahhh if that were only true, but Thank you kindly. I can't take credit for the pattern it's Irish's boy that girl can draw and carve beautifully. She's my mentor.
Kathy

MelNM · #4 02-20-2006, 03:49 PM

looking good Kathy.

Mottles · #5 02-20-2006, 05:22 PM

Thanks Mel, I worked on it some more today--for a small format there sure is a lot to do. Will update in a few more days when I'm further along. I photograph it each time I finish working, so I'll have a series of progress steps to upload.
Kathy

wade clark · #6 02-20-2006, 06:49 PM

Very nice! A definate keeper! Can hardly wait to see the progress...take more shots along the way if you don't mind, it'll be fun to watch it develop!
Wade

Kenny_S · #7 02-20-2006, 07:57 PM

Oh so Kewel Kathy. Boy howdy, You sure getting in to the relief carving. Outstanding I might add. Keep it up Gal,

Mottles · #8 02-20-2006, 08:27 PM

Thanks Wade & Kenny, I really do enjoy learning to carve in relief. After this one I'm going to make a pattern from one of my photographs.
Wade I am taking photographs after each working session and will be happy to share. Thank you for asking.
Kathy

Marci MN · #9 02-20-2006, 10:19 PM

Oh I'm going to enjoy watching the progress of this one!!! I too have that book and would love it if you shared your picture trail progress. Purty Please??

GILLY · #10 02-21-2006, 08:36 AM

You've already got the depth layers done well, I think it looks great as is, but I know you have some work ahead of you, can't wait to see the finished piece.