I was originally going to just place this figure on a plain base but as I had just completed Charlie Red Horse and mounted him that way I thought I’d put this one in the snow. I really like using snow as the starkness of the white really amplifies the colors of the figure.
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The hardest part of this piece was coming up with the painted designs on the robe. Not hard from the application but as I had just done a painted robe I wanted something unique for this one. So Black Elk sat staring at me unpainted for several weeks until I came up with something. Personally I think the wait was worth it as while he might look sad I’m sure he’s real proud of his robe and the memories and warmth it provides.
Comments welcome.
