Sparkling Eyes
https://youtu.be/rcZjQTIVGEE?si=GCsxfCQozzwipfSo Here’s a short video on how add a little sparkle to my carvings eyes. An easy thing to do which will add a great affect to your pieces. The old painted white highlight might work but this method give yours eyes that special, life-like twinkle. Comments welcome.
Union Drummer Boy
Guilty as charged! Yes….I have been shirking my duties of posting updates to this Blog. Unfortunately, try as I might, I just can’t seem to find the time to set down and type something out. With the post before this one of Sacajawea, I finally made it through the pre-digital photos of carvings. I’m don’t…
Sacagawea
Sacagawea was carved back in 1998. She was part of a 3 figure group including Lewis and Clark which was my first commission. It was called “Pointing the Way!” Actually, it was a 4 figure group when including the young boy Pompey, wrapped in his papoose and strapped to her back. Knowing the history of…
Iron Nose
Carved in 1999, this is a nice example of my earlier Native Americans. About the only improvement I would make would be the feathers. Over time I learned that feathers have a natural curve determined by which side of the bird they were taken from. Once I took this into account it created a much…
Chief Many Feather
Personally, I think this is one of my best pieces. It really captures a regal look even though it might be a caricature. That robe looks like you could touch it and feel the soft surface of the buffalo hide. To top it off the bonnet with it’s racoon tail just completes the piece. Beautiful!…
Iron Eyes
The late 90’s seems to be banner years for my carving of Native Americans. I guess after concentrating on Cowboys for so long this new challenge was a welcome one. Iron Eyes, who bares no relationship with the fake redskin that was shedding tears in promoting saving the forests at the time, is a great…
Uh Oh! I Don’t Like The Look Of This!
Someone appears a little unsettled about the new guy trying to join the Out West tribe! Usually, this is a normal occurrence around camp. I guess we’ll just have to wait to see if he’s welcomed or there’s a dust-up in his future! Comments welcome. Don’t forget to subscribe!!
Sorry Boys – It’s Beans Again!
Okay! Let’s set the scene! The sun is just peaking over the east horizon. There’s a smell of burnt bacon in the air and a ravenous mob of coyotes have decimated the egg box! Fortunately, for the newly hired hash-slinger, there’s yesterday’s beans and a pot of weak coffee are still on the menu. Unfortunately,…
Carving A Chuckwagon Cook – Part 11
First, let me apologize for my kitchen table photo. Even with the poor lighting he looks pretty good. I finished up the coffee pot and bean pot early this morning and wanted to get the remaining videos listed on the Blog. I’m sorry they’re so late but we’ve been covered up with other things and…
Carving A Chuckwagon Cook – Parts 4 & 5
Here are parts 4 and 5 of the current video project. The carving part of the figure is wrapped up! No more messing with that very hard piece of wood!! In Part 6 we’ll add a couple of details that will complete the carving and then move on to it’s preparation for the paint table….
Carving A ChuckWagon Cook – Parts 2 & 3
Here are parts 2 and 3 of the current video project. It looks like it’s going to be a winner! Hope you can follow along. Comments welcome as always. Don’t forget to Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NFWRQiCb_0&t=283shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETMCBjb0SFk&t=605s
Carving A Chuckwagon Cook Bust – Part 1
Ok! Here we go with a NEW video project. I know it’s been quite sometime since Judy and I sat down and opened up the Out West Gallery video production office so it’s going to take a little bit of effort to get things oiled up to where they were before. This is going to…