The Sheriff

Wow!  Now here’s a surprise.  I found this photo in the “Sherlock Holmes” folder!  I did this one back in the 70’s.  I’ve always wondered where the photos of that piece disappeared to.  It was probably the  of the first scene I ever created.  Sure wish I had taken more photos of it.  Note the…

Red Horse

Here’s what I’m working on at the moment.  This one stands about 15″ tall on the base so he’ll be a real eye catcher when he’s finished.  Still have to add the feathers to the shield and maybe a totem above the horse.  Hopefully, there will be scalp locks hanging from his shoulders as soon as we…

Sorry Boys! It’s Beans Again!

Originally published in 2011 Whittled the shovel this morning to finish the major parts of this scene.  Still have to make some biscuits to go into the Dutch oven then it’s off to the paint table.  I gave him a water bucket to put something in that right hand.  He can use it to douse…

Buffalo Soldier

Originally published in 2011.  Well, here he is.    I think you’ll agree that this turned out to be a pretty impressive piece,  at least I hope you do.  It sure has seemed a long and involved one with lots of hurdles to jump but I think we did okay.  There are a few things that…

Man of the Mountains

Originally published in 2011 Here’s the latest.  Started painting him this afternoon and I think he’s going to be a real winner.  Dressed in a Racoon hat and a red capote made from a Hudson Bay trade blanket and smoking a clay pipe. Large too…around 14″ with the walnut base.  I really like working in…

White Eagle

Originally published in 2012 Here’s a new bust I’ve been working on while the paints drying on Iron Eagle.  I like doing this little busts as they are certainly easier than a full figure but the best thing is that they sell quite quickly.  This one turned out really nice.  The contrasting colors and texture…

Winter Warrior

Originally published in 2012 I think this one will start off 2012 in the right direction.  I really like the contrast between the colors and Judy says he looks cold so as far as I’m concerned he’s a success.  It took a lot of splattering with a toothbrush to get the effect I was after…

The Fireman

Originally published in 2012 I want to thank you for all the really neat ideas and suggestions for the next video series.  I think I’ve got one that you’ll approve of and that will make one of the niftiest carvings we’ve done yet.  We’re going to do a bust of a Fireman.  My good friend…

Lizzie Bear Foot

Originally published in 2011 Here is one I wanted to get finished but not painted before the Dayton show  so I could hopefully pick up some tips on making realistic fur.  Jim Willis will be there and he is one of the best at carving animals and has agreed to help me out.  Really looking…