Members Deno Posted July 5, 2009 Author Members Report Posted July 5, 2009 To celebrate the 4th of July, here is a portrait my father did for the Bi-Centennial, in 1976. Enjoy. Quote Making Leather Projects.
Members Deno Posted July 8, 2009 Author Members Report Posted July 8, 2009 I didn't think we still had this, but I found it last week. It's the original portrait for the Game News Magazine I showed earlier. I am so glad we still have it. Quote Making Leather Projects.
Members Deno Posted July 27, 2009 Author Members Report Posted July 27, 2009 Sorry for the long time between posts. Up next is another Doodle page series. Called: "No Game in Sight", series 1D pages 5,6,7,8. A picture of the Doodle Pages and a picture that my father took of the original portrait. I believe that this and the earlier one I shown "Season's End" are both on display at the Al Stohlman museum. Quote Making Leather Projects.
Members Deno Posted July 27, 2009 Author Members Report Posted July 27, 2009 Here is, as far as we know, the earliest work that we have that my father did. It is a Hymnal that was my mothers she received from her church when she was a young lady. After they got married in 1955 my father made the front and back covers. The front is of Jesus and is plugged from the back to make his face stand out. The back is of a rose and has the pedals undercut. He then glued them to the original leather binder and laced them right onto it. It remains to this day on a stand right next to her chair. Quote Making Leather Projects.
King's X Posted July 27, 2009 Report Posted July 27, 2009 wow. Amazing. Quote Greetings from Central Texas! The Grain Side Up blog #TheGrainSideUp
Moderator Johanna Posted July 27, 2009 Moderator Report Posted July 27, 2009 Ummm Deno, get to work and repair and condition Mom's bible. It needs relaced. You have to take the old lace out carefully with a pointy thing, like a modeling tool or a fid and an exacto knife. Do not let the holes break. Pull the stitches a little closer to the front when you relace it, and be careful with your splicing, and you will be fine. I can't tell what it was laced with, but back then goat was premium and that's hard to find. Kanga lace would work well, I think. You can tell how she holds her bible from the wear on it. Your loving hands should fix it while she can enjoy it. Johanna PS your Dad was pretty awesome, wasn't he? Thank you for sharing these things, Deno. Thank your Mom too. Quote You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. - Mark Twain
Members Deno Posted August 16, 2009 Author Members Report Posted August 16, 2009 (edited) Craftsman Portrait contests: For each of the Portrait contests that my father entered there were a series of portraits entered. Some years he did not win and some he did. What most people have not seen are the other portraits in those series. I would like to share with everyone those that have not been seen. From time to time I will post these portraits from the various series to share with you. Edited August 16, 2009 by Deno Quote Making Leather Projects.
Members Deno Posted August 16, 2009 Author Members Report Posted August 16, 2009 (edited) AMERICAN EAGLE'S SERIES No:1 Contest Winner Front Cover, The Craftsman Magazine, Volume XIII, Number 5, July-August 1969 Caption reads: WWI This AMERICAN EAGLE – One of the first to fly in World War I. He saw service with the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe, and was the leader of the 14th "Hat In Ring" Aero Squadron. Flying his SPAD in many battles gave to him the highest score for an American Ace of World War I. With 26 victories, His name – CAPTAIN EDDIE RICKENBACKER Edited August 16, 2009 by Deno Quote Making Leather Projects.
Members Deno Posted August 16, 2009 Author Members Report Posted August 16, 2009 (edited) NO: 2 Caption reads: WWII This AMERICAN EAGLE – A Pennsylvanian, gave his life November 30, 1944 like many Americans. Another American Ace, leader of Marine Squadron VMF-214 flew the Chance Vought F4U-1 Corsair, called "Whistling Death" by the Japanese. He had 28 victories to his credit before his capture in January 1944. Later released, he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross. His name – COLONEL GREGORY "PAPPY" BOYINGTON Edited August 16, 2009 by Deno Quote Making Leather Projects.
Members Deno Posted August 16, 2009 Author Members Report Posted August 16, 2009 (edited) No: 3 Caption reads: TODAY This AMERICAN EAGLE – A member of the United States Air Force, fought during the Korean War and is now fighting in Viet Nam. He has to have the intelligence and reflex of a computer machine with the heart of a lion. His McDonnell F-101 Voo Doo set a world speed record in 1960. Though new planes have been introduced, his ability to fly them is still just as complex. His name – MAYBE YOUR FATHER, HUSBAND OR SON Edited August 16, 2009 by Deno Quote Making Leather Projects.
Members Deno Posted August 16, 2009 Author Members Report Posted August 16, 2009 Last one of the series, No:4 FUTURE This AMERICAN EAGLE – The first American to reach outer space and orbit the earth three times. His courage and faith made it possible for all future space ventures that are to come by proving man could live in outer space. On February 20, 1962 he set forth in his Mercury capsule "Friendship 7". His name – COLONEL JOHN H. GLENN Quote Making Leather Projects.
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