howardb Posted March 11, 2008 Report Posted March 11, 2008 Participation in the February carving challenges was really better than I had expected, so we're going to try it again. This month's pattern is a Sheridan style corner pattern from Clay Miller. This pattern can be used on any project of your choice, or just on as a practice piece. As with last month, you can carve this however you like, modify the pattern to suit your needs or style. I hope that some of you will give it a try and share your pictures with us. Clay, Do you think this design could be un-sheridanized? I'm not asking you to do it, just if & how it could be done. I'm not that good at Sheridan, but passable in "normal" floral (or at least I think so). Anyway, your opinion? Thanks, Brent (as it IS a challenge, perhaps I should at least attempt to do it in Sheridan at least once...) Brent Howard CALG, HLG
Contributing Member ClayB Posted March 11, 2008 Author Contributing Member Report Posted March 11, 2008 Brent, As with all the challenge patterns, you are free to make any changes you like to the pattern to make them more your own. Just about everyone changes a thing or two and I think that's great. It gives us all ideas. Sheridan isn't my thing either, but I decided to leave the pattern the way it was. To un-sheridanise it, I think you would just open the pattern up a bit and maybe make the leaves a little wider. We'll be waiting to see what you do either way. ClayB Badlands Leather Art blog Badlands Leather Art Website
Contributing Member Clay Posted March 14, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted March 14, 2008 I thought this one looked fun, I tried to keep all the basic elements in place and just come up with a little different version. Jim, I like!! I like how you made the pattern tighter and more professional looking. ClayM. Clay Miller
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted April 7, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted April 7, 2008 Hi to all. I appologize for the late posting , but I've had loads of fun replacing the hard drive on my laptop and recovering what data I could. So, that said, here's my submission for the March floral design: Image transferred, and first cuts made tooling completed and, the final product. Let me know what you think. Mike Mike DeLoach Esse Quam Videri (Be rather than Seem) "Don't learn the tricks of the trade.....Learn the trade." "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't." LEATHER ARTISAN'S DIGITAL GUILD on Facebook.
Ambassador leatheroo Posted April 7, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted April 7, 2008 this is great mike..love the bird..are you going to dye or paint it? "]http://leatheroo.blogspot
Members Myriam Posted April 7, 2008 Members Report Posted April 7, 2008 Beautiful work, Mike. Love the pattern and the way the scroll goes out of the frame. Myriam Myriam's Leather Work Dakota Braiding and Leatherwork
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted April 7, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted April 7, 2008 It is remaining natural, with a nice coat of super sheen. It was a gift to my mom ( hummingbird lover), and since I'm still learning to color, I didn't want to mess it up. Also, from the closet-o-wonders, she found my old airbrush and brought it down when she visited. I didn't have time to relearn airbrushing, and dying, before she was scheduled to return home. So...natural it is. But, I have the patterns (overlayed the bird to the monthly challenge) and will probably do another once I get the color application down. The only problem with doing hummingbirds is trying to get the little buggers to hold still while you sketch them!!!!! Mike DeLoach Esse Quam Videri (Be rather than Seem) "Don't learn the tricks of the trade.....Learn the trade." "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't." LEATHER ARTISAN'S DIGITAL GUILD on Facebook.
Members Storm Posted April 7, 2008 Members Report Posted April 7, 2008 here ya go scouter, i resized it so it is now 15cm x 21cm is that small enough? Ah yes! Photoshop is but a marvel when applied to so many things. Please keep in mind that unless I ask for anyones critique I do not want nor require same.
Contributing Member ClayB Posted April 8, 2008 Author Contributing Member Report Posted April 8, 2008 Mike, I like it! The really weird thing is that my wife suggesed I do the very same thing, adding a bird to the floral carving and make something for my mom. The first bird pattern that came to mind was a humming bird that Yaklady had sent me awhile ago. I haven't carved it yet, but seeing yours tells me I need to. I really like how the bottom leaf and scroll hang off the piece, thats a neat touch. Clay ClayB Badlands Leather Art blog Badlands Leather Art Website
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