I can tell by the base that this one was carved back in the late 90’s. Things were evidently slack around the ranch to allow this wrangler some serious whittling down at the coral. Comments welcome.
Month: April 2025
Will Rogers – 3
I hope you’re not getting tired of Will as here’s one more rendition of him. It’s been quite a while since I carved Will Rogers so I thought I’d do another bust of the Oklahoma humorist. The hat behind his head is not the one that will be there at the end but it…
Will Rogers – The Cherokee Kid – 2
Here’s an even earlier carving of Will Rogers. Back in 2000 I was approached by the Will Rogers Memorial in Claremore, Oklahoma to do a number of carvings. As part of that project I did a carving of Will as a young cowhand on his Father’s Dog Iron Ranch outside of Oologah, just up the…
Will Rogers – The Cherokee Kid
I can’t remember whether photos of this carving have ever been published. I think I did this piece back in 1997. I still have it as I think it’s a great example of my best work. I love the motion in the piece from the rope in his hand to the movement of the neckerchief. …
Tall, Good Looking, and Bulletproof!
I loved the way this one turned out. That smirk on his face says that there must be a mirror close by so he can admire his self. Hot Stuff for sure! I couldn’t let him go so I added him to my own collection. Comments welcome.
The Top Hand- Appaloosa
I think this is the last one. I gave this cowboy a shorter set of chaps as it’s summer and those are a lot cooler than the full length version. There’s lots of coloring on the animal and my finger got a good workout working them together. All these Top Hand’s we made back in…
The Top Hand – Buckskin
Lots of Top Hands around the ranch! Again, the coloring on the horse it perfect. Reminds me Matt Dillion’s ride. I’ve found the secret to painting horses is to make sure your figure remains damp and to use your index finger to blend the colors together. Sure, you can use a brush but that finger…
Looking Back – My First Internet Post
I have decided to reopen my original Out West Woodcarving Blogger posts. Here’s the link: http://outwestwoodcarving.blogspot.com You will be able to see all my posts from the vary first one in May, 2006 to the most current. I only post there now to keep the cite open. While almost all the videos and all the…
Top Hand With Horse
Through my blurry old eyes, I think this was created back in 1997. I hadn’t entered the internet world yet so I can’t rely on an old description. Looking at the photo now I really like the horse’s painting. The carving overall is pretty nice too. I was still in the closed eyes period for…
The Tin Star
Here’s a fearsome looking Lawman. Naturally, being as I named him “The Tin Star” that was what he had to wear. I cut the star on his chest from a piece of galvanized ducting. Soldering a small nail on the back of it, a small hole held it in place. Looking back I really like…