Update on my latest burning

Pyrographer · #1 12-24-2007, 08:41 PM

I know you think I'm very slow and you're probably right but I'm still muddling away at my burning of the little indian girl. Actually I really haven't done much with her for a while. Between shows and the Christmas season I haven't had much time for fun stuff like burning. Well the Christmas rush is over so I had some time this weekend to work on her and hopefully will get it done in time for the woodcarving show in Yuma.

I'm working from an old Edward Curtis photo which are in public domain so for anyone interested in doing some old native american portraits there is an abundance of material. I've got a library of my own native american stuff but some of his photos are just amazing like this one. Her eyes are just captivating and sucked me in the moment I found the photo on an old postcard I bought 20 years ago and has sat in my photo box since then waiting for the right moment.

Anyway, working on the blanket is really taking a lot of time because I don't want to overdo the darks so I'm burning slowly creating the texture and "mottled" look of the old woolen blanket and working the left side of the blanket in layers before I darken the darks any more. I still have more of the first layer of shading to do on it and then will darken a bit more before finishing up the face and fine tuning here and there.

Hope everyone has a great Hanukah (a bit late), Christmas, New Years, etc.
Stay safe.

Burning!
Nedra

Iowa Carver · #2 12-26-2007, 11:08 PM

Looking excellent Nedra. It's going to be beautiful! Can't wait to see it finished.

Corey

Pyrographer · #3 12-27-2007, 11:30 AM

Well hi Corey, nice to see a friendly face here. I'm hoping to work on it again today and tomorrow and then see if I can get it done by weekend. A big maybe on that one...so many things get in the way

Nedra

Micky · #4 12-27-2007, 12:15 PM

Beautiful work Nedra. Love the depth and level of colors in the hair. Can;t wait to see the finished product.
micky

Pyrographer · #5 12-27-2007, 04:44 PM

not done yet, but getting there. Trying to get more done today and tomorrow so maybe I can get it framed next week.

Nedra

Merle Rice · #6 12-27-2007, 05:15 PM

Looks great Nedra, as usual. Looking forward to the finished piece. Merle

chpster90bu · #7 12-27-2007, 08:33 PM

Good grief, Nedra.....just fantastic! Love how you did the hair, eyes, blanket....so realistic! Been wondering where you were with your projects, as I haven't seen you on much. I know your life is chaotic, but I've missed seeing your burnings and I sure don't want to miss THIS one when it's done. Wonderful work! Bonnie (I'm working on a large outdoor sign right now for us...carving the letters and doing a couple burnings on it...will post when done)

Pyrographer · #8 12-27-2007, 11:16 PM

Hi Bonnie, thanks I'm totally enjoying this burning. I fell in love with her the minute I saw her photo many years ago but just wasn't ready to use it. YOu know you have to wait until the spirit moves you.

It's true I have been pretty busy but I am still burning, just not posting much anymore. I do pop in and love seeing everyone's work and promise to post the finished piece. I am meeting with a framer on Saturday (done or not) to pick out a frame. I would like to take it to the Yuma show framed so I'm trying hard to get this done in time but will not rush it just to get it framed. I do have a ready-made frame that will suffice for this show if necessary. I'm not intending on entering it in any competition just bringing it to display but it certainly would display better in a frame.

Can't wait to see your sign when it's done.

Nedra

Iowa Carver · #9 12-28-2007, 12:26 AM

Wow, you kicked some but on this. Looking awesome!

Corey

Pyrographer · #10 12-28-2007, 10:54 AM

Hi Corey, glad you like it. The only butt I kicked was my own. My goal is to improve and push my limits with everything I do because there is always room for improvement. Everything I do is for self-improvement and personal satisfaction when I have succeeded at accomplishing that. That's why I started burning and that's what keeps me so passionate about doing it. It's all about the passion and the self improvement that keeps this fun and keeps me going.

So Corey, once you get that burner cranked up and start burning hopefully you will see what I mean.

Nedra