[Lynn O. Doughty]

One thing I love about this artform is the varied techniques you can include along with the normal carving. I'm sure others have used resin in their caricatures but I doubt if they've taken it to the degree that I do here. Every once in a while you get the chance to do something that can make or break your carving. In this instance the resin mixture must be just right or it will go off wrong and the result could be disasterous. Maybe I should have left those two vultures in the tree while I did this step! Fortunately, everything worked out just as I had planned.

I have created a net Blog on my site that will take you through the process so far. I'm letting everything set and harden tonight and, after a morning ride with Boomer, will paint the surface and apply the final coat of epoxy resin. Stay tuned.

[justanick]

Lynn,so far I am amazed and inspired by your work.This one is no less inspiring. I really like the canoe.I was wondering if you carved that from one large block or several parts? I would like to see how its done.Thanks for sharing.

[Mark N. Akers]

Lynn:
What a great piece,love the design,can't wait to see it finished.

[squbrigg]

Every once in a while there comes along a picture that is truly worth ......." a thousand words" !

Well done Lynn.

Bob

[Coffeeman]

Lynn.........The blog pictures are a "priceless" learning experience for me, as well as to others I'm sure, thanks so much for continuing to share and educate us on how to design, carve, paint, layout, etc.,...


Bye the way, "Sinking the Canoe" is going to be a remarkable piece, looking forward to the final viewing. Bill

[santagibbs]

What an amazing , amazing work of art.. That's why I just Love carving's on a base! You can't tell a story with things just standing around, like you can with a story on a base!
Is the epoxy very hard to control while putting it on the base? Will it pile up if you don't keep it moving? I always wanted to know more about epoxy but Curtis was very allergic to it.. so we didn't keep it around. It makes perfect water..You truly have an amazing sense of ceativity and humor. I am anxiously awaiting to see the finished product..This one tops the other creative carvings you have done..Charlotte

[santagibbs]

I just asked another dumb question. I just found your web site on " making o the water.." Fantastic! Such patience...
Here comes another dumb question..Do you have any books out..? This would make a wonderful book .. You already have the pictures... Thanks for all your help to others in making this pictorial .. Charlotte