Here’s one that’s been on the workbench and paint table for quite a while. With springtime chores and a planned trip to Jackson, WY, Yellowstone, the Tetons and the Little Big Horn battlefield taking precedence, finding time to do some whittling has been difficult. We had time to take in the Mountain Man museum…
Author: Lynn Doughty
I might be a little man in a big world but on our 30 acres I'm the one in charge when the wife's not around!
Seasons Past – May 15, 2016
Just a reminder. When you see the Blog post dated from a previous year, as shown above, it means that the shown carving was done back then. Thanks! – I put the final finish to this one early this morning. I think he turned out really nice….one of my best efforts. As I mentioned earlier,…
Bright Star – May 12, 2016
I finished this one yesterday. Thought I might get the nameplate in time for the photo but it didn’t show. Lots of beading on her and also added beaded leggings for this one to add a little more interest. It took a while to come up with the beading patterns but I think she turned…
Montana Pete – April 2016
Here’s a new one. “Montana Pete”! He stands almost 14″ tall with the base. You can tell he’s from Montana by the at he wears….a Montana Peak style of crown. This shows up better in the side view pics. Comments welcome.
Endeavor to Persevere – March 2016
Okay….I’ll say it! WOW! I really like this piece. I had my doubts as I painted him but once I added the facial decoration it all seemed to come together. I really like the eyes as they just seem to say so much. Sort of “Look! I’m here and I’m not going anywhere!”…
Native American With Robe – March 2016
About wore myself out today doing this one. Cut the blank out from a 4 inch piece of basswood I bought back in the 90’s and I think it was in the process of becoming petrified as it sure was hard. This one is 15 inches tall with the walnut base and it might grow…
Touch The Stars – January, 2016
January 26 – Here is a new one I’m in the process of doing. The shield will be fleshed out quite a bit more before it’s finished. Also it’s a bit more realistic in the facial features. I’ve lessened the size of the eyes which should look pretty good once the color is added….at least…
“Friend Or Foe?” – Feb. 2016
For some strange reason I seem to have not made a Blog entry on the construction of this piece. Strange! Anyway, I’ll see if I can remember as much as I can about how it came to be. As I usually do, I carve the head before moving on to other parts of the piece. …
Wichita – January, 2016
Put the finishing color to this one yesterday and he turned out just great. Especially, as his head had been collecting dust on the workbench for the past couple of years. I guess it proves the adage that you shouldn’t rush into some things. With the base this one stands as 12″ so it’s makes…
Jedediah – January, 2016
Now this fella could no doubt tell you some really interesting stories. I picked the name Jedediah as that has always been a favorite of mine since I read a book about Jedediah Strong Smith many years ago. If ever there was a Mountain man old Jed was him. Of all the characters of…