Originally published on December 06, 2010 This will be my next project for a while. Believe it or not I started building this type of wagon about 3 years ago but lost interest and got involved with other things. I did manage to complete the wagon box before putting it on the shelf and today…
Category: Sculpture
Constructing A Sheepherders Wagon – Carriage Framework & Stove
Originally published on December 07, 2010 Managed to finish the upper carriage framework today along with the little “Go To Hell” stove. I have no idea why the stove is called that but can imagine a few scenarios. The ends are made from plywood and the canvas support strips are oak, steamed and then fixed…
White Buffalo
Originally Published on November, 6, 2010 This will be the last piece I’m able to finish before this years Dayton, Ohio woodcarving show. I tried something new in attaching two shell ornaments to the top of his breastplate. This is one of the reasons I really like doing Native Americans is all the costume details…
Shining Times
Originally published on October 14, 2010 This one just sort of happened. I needed something to do at the weekly Tuesday carving meeting so I made a quick run through some new photos laying next to my carving station and there he was. He looks kind of plain at the moment but just wait till…
Billy Yellow Horse
Originally published on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Finally getting around to clearing a few things off the carving table…..Billy Yellow Horse being one of them. I’ve done several similar figures of this pose in the past but this one is still different than all of those. Your comments are appreciated as always.
A New Part In His Hair!
Originally published on Monday October 11, 2010 I really like the way this Trooper turned out. I think he’s a “Classic” in that he reflects my best work in carving, painting and humor. I’d also say originality but I’m sure there have been many other similar carvings with arrows through the hat so I’ll pass…
Here’s Gabby!
Originally published on Thursday, September 23, 2010 I gave Gabby a thin coat of polyurethane satin varnish and once dry use a little Testors DulCoat to flatten any shine. Lastly, I put a couple small drops of epoxy on his pupils and he came to life. I’m quite satisfied with him and think he won’t…
A Bolt From The Blue
Originally published on August 31, 2010 I’ll probably get a negative comment about this one being as I’ve been spending too much time with the Grandkids again instead of finishing Gabby Hayes. But the kids have no real idea just who Gabby is but they can certainly relate to this fella’s bad luck and they…
Crusty
Originally published on Sunday, August 22, 2010 With the addition of the cigarette makins’ tag hanging from his waistcoat pocket, I finally finished this piece. In painting him I tried to keep the colors a little dark and brooding to carry the theme of a bloke who’s a little pissed at the world around…
Billy Little Fox
Originally published on Saturday, July 20, 2010 Here’s a little bust I just completed this afternoon. Not much to do around here as it’s so hot so I’ve been setting in the shop listening to the air conditioner hum as I whittle and watch the grass wilt.–Billy stands about 7-8″ tall with his oak base. …