Bull Elk by Cedar Tree

artolver · #11 11-22-2005, 01:08 PM

Whatsthat,
sorry if I stepped out of line.
art

Colin_Partridge · #12 11-22-2005, 01:23 PM

He looks like he is bugeling to me how about "Call of the Wild" I love the drawing very well done cant wait to see the finished product.
Colin

Fishgap · #13 11-22-2005, 01:40 PM

Simply Called : Whatsthat

rick-in-seattle · #14 11-22-2005, 06:16 PM

That dead tree reminds me more of a Juniper than a Cedar.

How about "Monarch" ?

GeorgiaCarver · #15 11-22-2005, 07:23 PM

Artolver, your ideas and suggestions were great! Thank you for taking the time to help me out. I am really enjoying all the comments.

Hopefully I will get time to work on this, this week.

I will post the progres.

Greg

GeorgiaCarver · #16 11-22-2005, 10:48 PM

Alright.... Here we go.

Great suggestions all. I may need to do several version to try them all! I am planning to do a shallow relief. Most areas will be 1/8" to 1/4" deep. Most of the shading and features will be put in with stain (I am a better painter than carver)

The foot and body will stay behind the log but I did bring the branch in front of the elk on the left side. I was too far along with the drawing and rough carving to change the posture of the elk (good suggestion though).

As far as the rack goes, the picture I used was indeed an imperfect rack. I tried matching up the two sides but I just could not get comfortable with it. Susan, I did lengthen the back set of tines and added one point to match a little better. Believe it or not the picture of the elk I used and the drawing are very close..... The elk just has problems!

Kind of ironic, I often do not finish one feature of a drawing, carving or painting. It has become a habit, usually creats character. In this case the elk imbalance will create the character... I hope!

Again, thank you for all the great ideas. I love using this forum to get input and ideas. The attached picture is very early in the carving but you can see how I am using the blocks of wood, hope it works out, only time will tell.

Greg

Lindy · #17 11-24-2005, 03:37 PM

Beautiful drawing! I can't wait to see the completed work.

I wish I could draw more than stick figures. I can paint a scenery but not draw it and I haven't been able to draw animals since I was a kid.

Thanks for sharing the project with us!

GeorgiaCarver · #18 12-03-2005, 11:27 AM

Well, here is a progress update. I am nearing completion on the Elk. I have not started the tree at all......

Lot's of fun left!

Greg

squbrigg · #19 12-03-2005, 02:56 PM

Wow, that's looking really good. Great job. Looking forward to the finished product.

Bob

Mottles · #20 12-03-2005, 06:42 PM

Hi Greg, looks like your coming right along with your elk. I haven't done any relief work yet but hope to start something after Christmas. I hope I can do as well as you.
Kathy