Another N.A. Indian...WIP

tucker1931 · #41 04-10-2008, 08:26 AM

Mike, you have definitely reached the pinnacle of success, there's no way you can do better my friend, you are there. WOW, I'm in awe of this piece you have left nothing undone, can't wait to see it finally painted.
Cliff

carvnman40 · #42 04-12-2008, 08:43 PM

Well, it's finally finished. I have completed the sealing, painting, waxing, etc., and present it here for your inspection. I think I got too much burnt sienna on the face but I'm not going to try to change it now. The pictures show the completed piece from various views, including one from the bottom.

I've enjoyed doing this project and have already seen some things that I would do differently if I were ever to do another like it. I appreciate you following along with me on this, and the encouraging remarks which helped keep me motivated. I hope you like it. Thank you.

Mike

Irishman · #43 04-12-2008, 09:19 PM

Great tutorial and great carving. With all your pics and tips, there is no excuse for us to at least give this carving a try. I'm yet to laminate my basswood together as I'm trying to access some of my friend's machine planers.
The colors you've chosen certainly bring out his features. I'm holding out on getting another carving mount so a new burner is further down the list. I may have to do the feathers the old fashion way - V tool. I'll probably be pm you in the near future to help me along. Enjoyed watching the progress. Thanks for all your efforts.
Patrick

tucker1931 · #44 04-12-2008, 11:00 PM

ike you sure nailed it with that one, man oh man, that's one beautiful piece of work.
Cliff

Merle Rice · #45 04-13-2008, 09:35 AM

Agree with everyone in that it is Beautifuly done. Merle

squbrigg · #46 04-14-2008, 08:12 AM

Down right gorgeous piece of work. Well done Mike. The detail is amaizing, so glad you took your time with it, the effort really shows.

Bob

chaboinken · #47 04-17-2008, 04:58 PM

Fantastic job on the indian,alot of carving,and alot of painting.One to be proud of.
Lennie.

slather · #48 04-17-2008, 11:30 PM

Just now returned from Arizona and am trying to get caught up on the forum and came across this carving, extremly well done thank you so much for taking the time to enspire us all

Ron T · #49 10-19-2008, 10:11 PM

Hi Mike,

I just found this carving of yours while searching for "texturing feathers."

WOW! is all I hve to add. Terrific carving and incredible detail. Thanks for posting the thread.

carvnman40 · #50 10-20-2008, 09:38 AM

Ron T, you're welcome and thank you for your comments. I enjoyed doing that piece, as there were some new challenges for me. By the way, what are you carving using feather texturing ?