Category: Sculpture

Originally published on October 14, 2010 This one just sort of happened.  I needed something to do at the weekly Tuesday carving meeting so I made a quick run through some new photos laying next to my carving station and there he was.  He looks kind of plain at the moment but just wait till…

Originally published on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Finally getting around to clearing a few things off the carving table…..Billy Yellow Horse being one of them.  I’ve done several similar figures of this pose in the past but this one is still different than all of those.   Your comments are appreciated as always.

Originally published on Monday October 11, 2010 I really like the way this Trooper turned out.  I think he’s a “Classic” in that he reflects my best work in carving, painting and humor.  I’d also say originality but I’m sure there have been many other similar carvings with arrows through the hat so I’ll pass…

Originally published on Thursday, September 23, 2010 I gave Gabby a thin coat of polyurethane satin varnish and once dry use a little Testors DulCoat to flatten any shine.  Lastly, I put a couple small drops of epoxy on his pupils and he came to life.  I’m quite satisfied with him and think he won’t…

Originally published on August 31, 2010 I’ll probably get a negative comment  about this one being as I’ve been spending too much time with the Grandkids again instead of finishing Gabby Hayes.  But the kids have no real idea just who Gabby is but they can certainly relate to this fella’s bad luck and they…

Originally published on Sunday, August 22, 2010 With the addition of the cigarette makins’ tag hanging from his waistcoat pocket, I finally finished this piece.    In painting him I tried to keep the colors a little dark and brooding to carry the theme of a bloke who’s a little pissed at the world around…

Originally published on Saturday, July 20, 2010 Here’s a little bust I just completed this afternoon.  Not much to do around here as it’s so hot so I’ve been setting in the shop listening to the air conditioner hum as I whittle and watch the grass wilt.–Billy stands about 7-8″ tall with his oak base. …

I really like the way this one turned out.  The female has always been a problem for me but this little lady just might set the example that I will follow in the future.  A number of you have ask that I do a video on her but I haven’t reached the confidence level necessary…

You’re probably wondering why a nice looking dame like this is married to that fat old fart of a Mayor.  Well, if you knew the amount of money he’s purloined  away from the honest citizens of the town of Big Thicket during his 15 years in office you’d understand.–I’ve got to say that this one…

Want to bring your characters to life?  Well, the first thing you have to consider is whether your want your character to look like a lifeless wooden figure or whether you want to make it look like it’s ready to get up and walk off the table once you’ve added that final touch.   Take a…