Category: Sculpture

Originally published in September, 2011 Spent the day finishing up the body, adding the braids and the claw necklace.  Also added the shield and lance and turned the base.    This is going to be one impressive carving even if I do say so myself.  I used a emery wheel to texture the fur on…

Originally published in September 2011 Spent a couple hours today making the lower body of this character and adding a few more details to his face.  The large collar will be a bear-claw necklace.  I’ve carved out one spot where a claw will go and you can see the pencil lines where the others will…

Originally published in September, 2011 I’ve always been fascinated by the headdress worn by Cheyenne Dog Soldiers.  So, with the confidence gained with the Road Agent I thought I just might be brave enough to give it a try as it should be a real challenge.   Setting in the shop literally waiting for paint…

Originally published in 2011 Here is a Chuckwagon cook I just finished.  He’s holding that coffee pot we made earlier and also a new version of a kerosene lantern.  Still honing a method of making a lamp that I can share.  This one is pretty close…a couple more weeks and I think I’ll have it. …

I came across this book cover while surfing around the web and thought it would really make a great caricature carving.  I really like the shape of the mask as it gives a real sense of evil and danger.  I’ll probably change a few things  but will stick to the pose shown.   After some other…

Originally published in July 2011 “Here’s the completed head of a figure I really look forward to doing someday.  I’ve always admired the Willie & Joe cartoons drawn by Bill Mauldin.  I remember my folks had a book of them and I was constantly wearing out the pages.  Not sure what this fella will be…

Originally published in June, 2011 “The photo to the Cook on the left is one I did quite a few years ago. I can’t make out the date which is a good reminder to make sure your photos capture those important facts.  He’s got his coffee made, cups in hand, and is waiting for the…

Originally published in 2011 “Working on the Done Gone Under scene….I Carved these two guys this morning as I continue to flesh out the burial scene.  Can’t wait to get them painted as they really add a lot to the theme of the piece.  The tree is a piece of cedar I clipped off a…

Originally published in 2011 “A number of you have asked me when am I ever going to finish the Cowboy on the Horse project.  Well, to be honest I really can’t tell you as I have so many other things going on a the moment.  So, to help you out as much as I can…

Originally published in 2011. “Here’s an early look at a scene I’m working on.  Started it early last year and you may have seen in setting on the table during some of the videos.  I made the base first as I wanted to see just how it would look as a platform for the figures….