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Old 06-13-2009, 11:41 PM
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Default Sand Island Lightfish
This piece has a little bit of everything in it, but I'll post it here anyway. The subject on the fish is the lighthouse on Sand Island (one of the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior). Each side features a view of the light from a different angle. The lighthouse is carved in shallow relief and then the details are burned in. This lighthouse is a good pyrography subject because the sandstone blocks that make up the walls are done with the burner. The whimsy on the fish is also outlined with the woodburner before being painted. The funny shape at the base of the pole is a profile of Sand Island.

Ken
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Ken,
What a neat fish. i love the detail of the light house and all that you included in this carving. The paint job is tremendous. Thanks so much for sharing this neat carving.

Safe Carving and God Bless,

Mark
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Old 06-14-2009, 07:32 AM
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I agree with Mark, that is a neat fish. I love the bright colors.
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Ken-Great novelty piece. Good looking piece of your carving,painting,talent.
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Old 06-14-2009, 09:31 AM
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Ken,

I really like the way that you have stepped away from carving a traditional fish.

Your composition ties the subject matter all together.

Very nicely done!

Brian...
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Old 06-14-2009, 09:51 AM
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Really nice work. Using contrasting colors (blue/orange) really makes a piece stand out. There are many things that keep your eyes wandering.

Great job!
Glen
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Old 06-14-2009, 12:32 PM
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That" a great piece with two or more ideas worked into one concept. WELL DONE!

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wow Ken, that's really cool! Great idea and great job producing it!

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Old 06-16-2009, 01:06 AM
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Thank you all for your compliments. It was a fun piece to do.
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Old 06-16-2009, 07:52 PM
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Cool fish Ken, great color !

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