Buffalo WIP

jax · #51 02-13-2006, 11:52 PM

Good looking portrait....with or without the frame.

Jax.

Mottles · #52 02-14-2006, 12:07 AM

Thank you jax I wasn't quite sure how to handle the frame part. As it was part of the panel made things real easy. LOL
Kathy

brian bailey · #53 02-14-2006, 12:26 AM

I'd say it is a keeper!

Brian...

Kenny_S · #54 02-14-2006, 09:25 AM

Yeper, That do make it better. Fantastic job Kathy!

Mottles · #55 02-14-2006, 01:38 PM

Brian, thank you.

Kinny, thank you too.

Kathy

MDWine · #56 02-14-2006, 01:44 PM

Excellent, well done!
Congrats!!

Mottles · #57 02-14-2006, 02:02 PM

Hi Michael, thank you I now have to find a hanger for it.
Kathy

Irish · #58 02-14-2006, 06:16 PM

Beautiful work Kathy! It's hard to believe this is your first relief work. I can't wait to see what you will be doing in a year or so. Your early work during the levels stage is fantastic and really makes his face come right out of the background. Establishing the levels so nicely is well worth the time, energy and labor as it creates the structure behind all the detailing.

Very, very nice!

Susan

(I think I'm jealous ... That carving is nicer than mine ........ !)

Mottles · #59 02-14-2006, 10:03 PM

Susan, wow I'm so pleased you like my buffalo. I don't think I could have done one on my own without following your instructive step by step from your book. It also helps if you have a terrific pattern to follow.
I don't think I could have attained the consistant levels without using the depth guage you recommend as part of your suggested tools.
As for my carving being better than yours---I don't think so girl!!!! But thanks for the thought anyway. I hope someday to be half as good a carver and burner as you.
Thank you for taking the time to check up on me. So great to hear from you!
Kathy

MelNM · #60 02-14-2006, 11:48 PM

Wow, Kathy he looks great, you want get nothing negative from me, I bet you put a lot of hours in that.