[Ron Davidson]

This is a little outside my box but is something I really want to do well. This is a roughout that Ash and Goody(Decoycarve) made for me. I sent Ash a Stiller pattern that I had blown up to the size of my Boston Terrier. I don't know if you remember but I about lost her earlier this year to a bone marrow disease. She is holding her own now with the help of steriods and some other expensive drugs. But I wanted to carve a statue of her to remember by. The wood is Paulonia. I took several pictures in case I didn't get her all in the first shot it's kind of tricky when you don't see the subject. I also have plans to carve a statue of Lou my guide dog. Can't leave him out.
Ron

[Kenny_S]

Look great so far my friend. On your way to another excellent carving.

[santagibbs]

Gee Ron, I can't wait to see this one going .. That's a cute little terrier ..she would be proud.. Keep us posted.. Charlotte

[gene messer]

Gonna be another winner Ron .. Cant wait for the finished piece ..

By the way .. nice shop ..

Gene

[Thor]

Excellent start. I'll be watching your progress too.
Cute little dog. Boston terriers have such personalities.
Thor

[Ashbys]

Ron,
Just if anything desn't work right yell and we will see what we need to change

Ash

[Banjo]

Can't wait to see this one finished! I love dogs and have been wanting to do a carving of my dog. Please keep posting pictures of it as you progress.

Also, that is one heck of a shop!! So many tools!! I love the way they are all neatly stored and in reach.

[Joy]

With your sense of touch you shouldn't have any problem carving in the round. I also love your work area...maybe you can lend me some tools.

[tnartist05]

Yes Ron~ You are off to a good start on the terrier! Nice tool racks you have also!

[Ron Davidson]

Well here is an update on the Boston Terrier that I started. I had a case of insomnia is seems like so I carved all week on it. I started the painting yesterday. I masked off what I thought was her white areas as I remembered with some painters masking tape that is not supposed to take the paint when you pull it off. I then painted the black which was an adventure in itself. Have you ever tried to paint something with your eyes closed. I then put new tape against the existing and the removed the previous reveiling the white area. I know it sounds complicated but it's the only system I could come up with and it worked pretty good. The eyes were the hardest part for me because what I normally do to set eyes is I use what are called map pins (some short ones about a half inch long) and I set them where I think the eyes should line up. Well on a boston terrier the eyes set out on the side somewhat so it took me awhile to get them where they are now. I hope they are Ok nobody is around to help be my eyes. The eyes are also kind of bugged out too. I still want to try and do something with the feet as far as the claws but need to let this dry good. Let me know what you think I can still correct things is I need too. Look back at the first post and see if they look anything alike. Thanks for your comments they are all greatly appreciated good or bad.
Ron