Category: Sculpture

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…

Originally published in 2011 Here is a pony I just wrapped up today.  After Dayton he’s headed to Indiana to help herd any bovines in the area.  While I had a choice of the type of coloring to use I really like the coloring of a Buckskin so that’s what he is.  Matt Dillon rode…

Originally Published in 2011 Finally received the nameplate so here are some photos of the figure.  There is one change that I added after they were taken and that is a gold earring.  I made it out of some heavy aluminum electrical wire and painted it gold.  Then drilled a matching hole in his left…

Originally published in 2011 I thought this one this one might have to wait till the Dayton show but I wrapped him up this morning so will take him along to the OKC show.  He turned out pretty good.  I had my doubts for a while as I had originally planned on him holding a…

Originally uploaded in 2011 I’ve wanted to do this character for quite some time and I think this figure pretty well exhibits all the characteristics that I think make him interesting.  I think everyone familiar with the song or him knows that he’s come country yahoo but they might not know that being cotton-eyed also…

Originally published in 2011 Just put the final touches on this one this morning.  He turned out really well.  I especially like the muted colors of the shirt and neckerchief.  The chaps look pretty worn too so he’s evidently seen some time in the saddle.  Click the photos for a larger picture. –Hope you like him. …

Originally published in 2011 Here’s a new Chuckwagon Cook I just finished.  I had hoped he would be my entry for the over 15″ category but he missed it by 1/4″!!  Going to have to speak to the Ranch Foreman about hiring  cooks that don’t measure up! Comments welcome. 

Originally published in September, 2011 I finished the shield and lance and have started with the feathers.  Could only due one roll before the guy started to frighten me so I’m taking a break!  I will say that this fella is really starting to look impressive.  Can’t wait till all the feathers are in place…

Originally published in September, 2011 Taking a break from the feathers…here are a couple heads I carved at our Tuesday carve-a-long done at the Senior center.  As a rule, I don’t normally work on a current project at these meetings as it’s hard to concentrate and keep up with the conversations and joke telling.  I…

Originally published in September, 2011 Only have to flesh out the lance and shield and it will be time to start work on all those feathers.  Took me two days to paint this fella only to have most of it covered up by that necklace!  Oh well, I know it’s all under there somewhere so…