Originally published in 2012 Wow! I’m sure I wouldn’t want to meet this hombre out in front of the Saloon. He looks a little P.O.’d! This was really a fun figure to do and as you can see from the photo. He’s also pretty impressive….standing about 16′ tall. I like him! I…
Month: May 2024
The Man With No Name
I’ve always wanted to do a carving of the character played by Clint Eastwood in all those Italian movies so here’s my first attempt. Hopefully, I captured that sneer that really makes the character and I confess I had a little help from the movie Rango where this figure made a brief appearance. There will…
The Coal Miner
This post will close out the Coal Miner project. Needless to say, I’m sorry we couldn’t flesh him out like I had originally hoped but even without the addition of a coal cart I think he looks pretty snappy. One thing for sure…..he needs to spend a few minutes, maybe an hour, in the shower….
Half Breed – Finished
Wrapped this one up yesterday. Had my doubts about him but he turned out pretty good after all. Tried a little darker complexion by adding some brown to the flesh mixture. I like it. Comments welcome.
Half-Breed
Originally published in December 2012 First, let us thank you for all your good wishes over this season. That was kind of you. Thanks. Now for a little history about this fella. Since we’ve been going to Woolaroc Museum for our exhibit each week for the past month, and since they have the largest collection…
Le Chef
Now sure what this guy is cooking but I don’t think I’ll place an order. He’ll have a cigarette handing out the side of his mouth, no doubt to let the ashes drop in the soup to give it some extra flavor. Couple more photos in the gallery but this is an original so no…
The Grinch!
This Bottlestopper was made for the Woodcarvers Auction at the November, 2012 Dayton, Ohio Artistry in Wood show. I was worried about the green but with a little Midnight Blue and Yellow mixed in for shading he turned out pretty good. The red and white really amplify that face. I can’t remember exactly what…
Wrapped In Glory
Originally published in 2012 Here is the newest piece just off the carving bench. Stands a little over 12″ tall with the base. Should be pretty colorful once painted. I gave him some hammered brass earrings which I’ve painted gold. Still have to add some wire ties to his shell choker which should finish the…
El Jefe
Originally published in 2012 I haven’t decided on a name for this fella yet. Would like to call him Santiago but I’ve used that one already, same goes for Pancho, Pedro, Pablo, so will continue my search for a good one. He’s pretty good sized, standing about 15″ with the base. Comments welcome.
Will Rogers
Originally published in 2012 It’s been quite a while since I carved Will Rogers and as they were asking about him last week when Judy and I paid a visit to Woolaroc museum I thought I’d do another bust of the Oklahoma humorist. The hat behind his head is not the one that will…