Creede Mountain Man

Mottles · #1 07-24-2007, 10:30 PM

Hi All, took Mark Gargac's two day Creede, Colorado Mountain Man carving class. What a wonderful experience and Mark is a terrific patient teacher. So, hopefully I'll make Mark proud with my finished results.
My mountain man is carved from one of Marks rough-outs he supplied for the class. There were three to choose from and this one was my favorite. I did purchase another one to work on at home 'Wizard'. He's really neat and will be a challenge.
Mark was a one of several teachers at the Creede Rendezvous in July. It was a fun gathering of carvers, woodburners, vendors and tourists. I would recommend Marks class to anyone who wants to learn to carve the Mountain Man or Indian.
Thanks Mark!
My Creed Mountain Man is almost finished, I have two coats of Golden Oak Danish Oil and will let dry for a couple days and apply some coats of matte varnish.
As always I welcome your thoughts and comments.
Kathy

feb · #2 07-24-2007, 11:00 PM

Very nice, I'm sure you done him proud. Feb

Mottles · #3 07-24-2007, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by feb

Very nice, I'm sure you done him proud. Feb

Thank you, feb

I sure hope so.
Kathy

GaryMc · #4 07-24-2007, 11:42 PM

Great job Kathy! I envy you getting to go to Crede and studing with Mark. I would love to study with him. Now carve one on your own like that except different.
GaryMc

doris · #5 07-25-2007, 02:39 AM

hi kathy, just drop in to say hello... i am stonecutter from wetcanvas forum

wood-whittler · #6 07-25-2007, 04:52 AM

kathy,

great looking peice. you should be proud of it.

bart

Irishman · #7 07-25-2007, 07:28 AM

Kathy, he looks great! You always had it in you (as my instructor often said). I like his lean look. Something I might try with a long log I plan to use.
Patrick

Lynn O. Doughty · #8 07-25-2007, 08:02 AM

Lots of character in that face. Nice job. Now put it on a real nice base. It deserves it!!

Tom H · #9 07-25-2007, 08:03 AM

Damn Kathy! That's good. You can sure see Marks influence, and I am sure he is proud of your work. I cannot think of many other carvers that I would want my carving to be influenced by. But you did a great job...Thanks for sharing... Tom H

Lightningbolt · #10 07-25-2007, 08:33 AM

That is indeed excellent work and a trip to Colorado to boot! I agree with GaryMc in that, at some point, take what you learned and apply it to an originally designed project by you.

Thank's for sharing this!