yaklady Posted February 28, 2008 Report Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) When the Leather Crafters and Saddlers Journal came up with their portrait carving contest for the Wickenburg show, I decided I had to try. I could use the prize money as well as anyone. Maybe I could buy another yak! Ten years ago, I tooled this pattern. It was a flat carving, no color added. It was a fun pattern to do, but I needed more of a challenge. What I conjured up was definitely a challenge, perhaps more than I really wanted. Once it was started, there was no going back. I can't waste a huge piece of leather like that. It's a good thing I'm out of a job right now, or there's no way I would have gotten it done. Five hours is what it took to harness this mule. I can harness a real one in five minutes. I must be nuts! The mule is embossed, the face is cut out from the eyes down and filled with putty. The harness is embossed applique, right down to the spots on the browband. It is painted with acrylics. Here it is. First the mule, then the harness, then the two together. Enjoy! Kathy Edited February 28, 2008 by yaklady Quote All bad yaks make their way to the freezer.
TracyMoss Posted February 28, 2008 Report Posted February 28, 2008 I love it. Growing up, we raised Mules and Belgian Horses along with cattle and horses and shetland ponies. We crossed Mammoth Jacks and Belgian Mares for some really stout mules to snake logs out for lumber. I miss those days. Really nice work. Maybe I can come down to the Meeting next month and you can bring that Mule! I would really like to see it first-hand. Thanks for sharing TM Quote
yaklady Posted February 28, 2008 Author Report Posted February 28, 2008 I love it. Growing up, we raised Mules and Belgian Horses along with cattle and horses and shetland ponies. We crossed Mammoth Jacks and Belgian Mares for some really stout mules to snake logs out for lumber. I miss those days. Really nice work. Maybe I can come down to the Meeting next month and you can bring that Mule! I would really like to see it first-hand.Thanks for sharing TM I won't be at the next meeting, Tracy, and neither will the mule. I'll be somewhere on the road between Wickenburg and home. Come to the April meeting, the 13th, and you can see it then. I promise I'll bring the mule! Kathy Quote All bad yaks make their way to the freezer.
TomSwede Posted February 28, 2008 Report Posted February 28, 2008 This one truly amazes me. Nice work and soo realistic. Just look at the veins on the ear. Good luck in the competition. Tom Quote Confucius - Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. --------------------------------------------- www.1eye1.se blogg.1eye1.se
TracyMoss Posted February 28, 2008 Report Posted February 28, 2008 April it is. Hopefully I will remember it. Quote
yaklady Posted February 28, 2008 Author Report Posted February 28, 2008 April it is. Hopefully I will remember it. Hopefully I'll remember to remind you! Quote All bad yaks make their way to the freezer.
Members Tina Posted February 28, 2008 Members Report Posted February 28, 2008 Fabulous, Awesome, I love it... I really like all the details you made:-) Quote "He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands, and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands, and his head, and his heart, is An Artist" http://vildkorpens-laderlya.deviantart.com http://tupali.deviantart.com/
Ambassador leatheroo Posted February 28, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted February 28, 2008 wow, words cant describe how good that is....!!!!!!! Quote "]http://leatheroo.blogspot
SCOUTER Posted February 28, 2008 Report Posted February 28, 2008 Kathy, WOW! That came out GREAT! You really nailed the harder details like the nostrils! My girlfriend tried to make me wear a pair of blinders just like those! Quote
Ambassador Don101 Posted February 28, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted February 28, 2008 WOW thats so realistik its amazing, when are you doing the tutorial i hope you took lots of pics, Don Quote
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