Originally published in September 2011 I spent most of Sunday and all this morning finishing this fella up. All I can say is WOW! He really turned out well and I’m sure will be one of the best examples of my efforts so far.–I’m not really sure just how many feathers are in his headdress…at…
Month: April 2024
Cheyenne Dog Soldier – First Feathers In Place
Originally published in September, 2011 I finished the shield and lance and have started with the feathers. Could only due one roll before the guy started to frighten me so I’m taking a break! I will say that this fella is really starting to look impressive. Can’t wait till all the feathers are in place…
A Couple of Carving Meeting Results.
Originally published in September, 2011 Taking a break from the feathers…here are a couple heads I carved at our Tuesday carve-a-long done at the Senior center. As a rule, I don’t normally work on a current project at these meetings as it’s hard to concentrate and keep up with the conversations and joke telling. I…
Cheyenne Dog Soldier – Just A Few More Details
Originally published in September, 2011 Only have to flesh out the lance and shield and it will be time to start work on all those feathers. Took me two days to paint this fella only to have most of it covered up by that necklace! Oh well, I know it’s all under there somewhere so…
Cheyenne Dog Soldier – Almost Done. HA!
Originally published in September, 2011 Spent the day finishing up the body, adding the braids and the claw necklace. Also added the shield and lance and turned the base. This is going to be one impressive carving even if I do say so myself. I used a emery wheel to texture the fur on…
Cheyenne Dog Soldier – Roughing It!
Originally published in September 2011 Spent a couple hours today making the lower body of this character and adding a few more details to his face. The large collar will be a bear-claw necklace. I’ve carved out one spot where a claw will go and you can see the pencil lines where the others will…
Cheyenne Dog Soldier
Originally published in September, 2011 I’ve always been fascinated by the headdress worn by Cheyenne Dog Soldiers. So, with the confidence gained with the Road Agent I thought I just might be brave enough to give it a try as it should be a real challenge. Setting in the shop literally waiting for paint…
Done Gone Under — Finished!
Originally published in 2011 “Finally! With all the projects going on around our spread at the moment I actually found the time to finish this little scene. I think it turned out real well even if I did have to change a few of the original ideas I had back when I started. Some always…
Chuck’s On Boys!
Originally published in 2011 Here is a Chuckwagon cook I just finished. He’s holding that coffee pot we made earlier and also a new version of a kerosene lantern. Still honing a method of making a lamp that I can share. This one is pretty close…a couple more weeks and I think I’ll have it. …
The Road Agent
I came across this book cover while surfing around the web and thought it would really make a great caricature carving. I really like the shape of the mask as it gives a real sense of evil and danger. I’ll probably change a few things but will stick to the pose shown. After some other…