I finished this carving last week. So the next step is determining just how to present it. As I’ve done a number of Chuck Wagon Cooks in the past I want to make this one unique from those. Now I could just mount him on a base by himself but by adding another detail apart from him it creates a more complete story. The addition of a Dutch Oven which will eventually be filled with baked biscuits does the trick.
I don’t know his name, but just looking at him I can tell he is one, crusty individual. By the looks of that belly I can also tell he’s a fan of his own cooking. Also, by his holding a kerosene lantern it must be pretty early in the morning and while I’m sure the cowboys waking up will be hungry I seriously doubt if they’ll appreciate having beans for breakfast. The circular cutout, while still a little large, will make a nice platform for the scene. I thought about adding a coffee pot but I think that would crowd the composition.
So, the scene and the story is complete and the only thing left is the painting and putting everything together. Hope you like him. And comments welcome as always.
