Buffalo WIP

Mottles · #21 02-06-2006, 08:40 PM

UPDATE #4:

Hi All, here is the latest--still working the peaks and valleys of the facial form.
When this is complete then I can move onto adding the fur detail--which should be less nerve racking. Please don't get me wrong I love doing relief carving it's just I'm such a newbie. patience grasshopper patience. LOL
Kathy

MelNM · #22 02-06-2006, 10:15 PM

Looks like hes coming along good Kathy. Looking forward to seeing it when its finished.
Mel

GaryMc · #23 02-07-2006, 05:17 AM

Kathy, you are doing a great job on the relief! can't wait to see the finished product!
GaryMc

GILLY · #24 02-07-2006, 08:55 AM

Looking great!........thanks for posting the progress.

Mottles · #25 02-07-2006, 02:45 PM

Mel, Gary and Gilly thank you--I wont post another update until I finish adding the fur--so may be a little while or maybe not. LOL After I finish the fur I think I may do a little burning to enrich the dark values of the fur.
I really appreciate your thoughts and comments and if you see something you question I want to hear about that too! I may or maynot have the answer...tee hee
Kathy

Kenny_S · #26 02-08-2006, 05:12 PM

Looking good Kathy! Waiting on the finished carving which will be awsome

Mottles · #27 02-08-2006, 05:55 PM

Hey Kinny, thank you I sure hope your right. LOL
Kathy

Mottles · #28 02-08-2006, 06:05 PM

UPDATE

Hi All, I've added the fur to the buffalo now he won't be so cold.

I see a few fur area's that need my attention but over all I think it's going to be OK.
Tomorrow I'll add a coat of Danish varnish to the whole plank. Then follow Susan's instructions for staining the buffalo using bt. umber oil paint and linseed oil mix. I decided, on this one not to do any burning--stay with the program while learning.
Not sure how I want to stain the frame it's self...something that will present an overall pleasing look.
I've worked on this for a few weeks now and the realization that it's coming to completion is bitter sweet. I will post a final....Then will start another as soon as this one is finished.
Kathy
PS: Sorry the fur depth doesn't show up in the WCI upload software. Where there is flat areas there actually is fur there.

brian bailey · #29 02-08-2006, 10:20 PM

Your buffalo looks really good!

I'm anxious to see how the stain effects the depth perception of your carving.

Brian...

squbrigg · #30 02-08-2006, 10:44 PM

Great job Mottles, I enjoy watching a project come together in stages like that! I learn a lot from your pictures. Thank you for sharing them with us. Can't wait for the staining process.

Bob