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…
My First Native Americans
Believe it or not, I came across that photo of two of Charles Russel’s Native American dolls in a book at the U.S. Consulate in Leningrad, USSR back in 1980. The Consulate maintained a small library in the building in case some brave city citizen might make it past the two Military guards stationed out…
Standing Red Bear + 1
Here are two versions of Standing Red Bear. You will have to forgive me for reusing the name twice. I have carved a lot of Native Americans so coming up with original names that add appeal to a piece becomes harder to do over time. The first piece was carved back in the 90’s and…
The Scout
Here’s another one. This fella seems to be in a much better mood than the other. Also carved back in the mid-70’s when the wood was soft, the knife was sharp and the ideas flowing. Comments welcome.
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…
Out West Blog Test Video
https://youtu.be/EZI6-iQeTkQ It’s been so long since I posted a video to the blog I thought I’d better see if I still know how! I hope you like this short one of past projects. Comments welcome.
Buffalo Runs Him
Here’s the latest! Finished at last! It’s taken quite a while to get this piece wrapped up but now he’s done and ready to saddle up and head out to the nearest Buffalo herd to stock up for the coming winter. As I’ve done many times before, the earrings are made from hammered metal ducting,…