It’s been a while but I actually managed to finished this Cowboy. Since the end of 2019 and the beginning of the worldwide infection by the Chinese plague, my desire to carve has been a real struggle. Hopefully, that’s finally behind me with this little fella. He still needs some paint and a lariat but he’s on his way to saddle up and head out on the range for some serious cattle work.
His head was laying around the workbench for months. I really liked his long hair and thick nose but what to do with him just didn’t seem to come around. Finally, considering that I hadn’t done a Cowboy for quite some time, I decided to just do a simple pose so he could move on to future pastures.
One goal I set out for myself when beginning carving was that I wanted all my carvings to be original. While you might see one of mine that looks like another it will still be different in some way. It will occupy it’s own space. A carving friend recently told me that my work was easily recognized as being mine. That’s great! I sincerely believe that is why I’ve been so successful with my carvings over the years.
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Lynn, your work is always an inspiration! Thank you for all you do to share your amazing talent.
Are you Dutch?
Looks great, Lynn! I always admire your work, and, yes, it is readily identified as your style!
Lynn, I have found the same problem as you have. It seems that since Covid has struck, it also has hindered my carvings. At times the desire is there but the will to sit down and do what I love so much isn’t. The old itch is getting stronger so hopefully I will get back to the old carving table. Still enjoy watching and learning your techniques. Been following you for almost 24 years now. So old buddy, let’s get back with it.
Thanks.
Hello Bob, My name is Peter Voogt, and I am Dutch, and also a carver. I have your Pinterest page pinned, but would like to see more of your carvings, and communicate with you.
Hello Lynn, the cowboy looks great again, but that’s not surprising while it’s a real origin Lynn doughty carving.
You’re looking for recognition, but you are already at that point. What you carv looks always likes a Doughty.
I hope to come 1/2 as far as you.
Greetings also to Judy.
You will never be duplicated!
Lynn any fan of your carvings knows you love doing Native Americans, which you do spectacularly, and yes sometimes your cowboy fans feel slighted, but no matter what you do we will be here. And wow, does this guy have a honker or what!!