Sunday, December 09, 2007
While before we had just a figure, now, with the addition of the shield and lance we have a figure doing something. To me that’s what makes a really interesting carving. Also, with the design we’ll paint on the shield and the feathers hanging from both the shield and lance it will knock the viewers socks off!!
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First, to help you do your research go over to that search bar on the right and search out some photos of shields and lances. I like the trade cloth draped look. That cloth will be painted red which is a great background to the black and white feathers that will come later. For the lance I’m going to repeat a technique I tried on a smaller bust to indicate fur so I’ve put a fur wrap on there. Feathers will be hanging from there too. Another great source for reference is to go to http://www.prairieedge.com/. This is one of the most fantastic stores I’ve ever been in. It’s in Rapid City, South Dakota. If you’re ever in that area take my advice and stop in. It’s right in the middle of downtown. While you’re on their site request a catalog. It’s free and filled with great photos of native american dress, weapons, just about anything associated with plains indians. It’s also a great source for books and costume supplies.
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In the next post we’ll add the braids and the bonnet tassels.
Comments welcome.
