Contributing Member ClayB Posted November 8, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted November 8, 2009 Last summer when we passed through Missoula, Mt. we stopped at the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation visitor center and I picked up a book there called Rocky Mountain Elk Portfolio, the Photography of Donald M Jones. This book is full of great elk pictures that I thought might be useful for some leather carving patterns. The first picture I wanted to make into a carving is a close up of a bugling elk. My first attempt at this I wanted to do flat and uncolored for a change. All the time I was working on it, the leather was begging me to emboss it, but I resisted the urge and left it flat. Here's the first attempt. Almost as soon as I was finished with it, I just had to try it again to see how it would look embossed. I liked that one even better. When I attended Kathy's last class in Rapid City, I took this along to show her what I was working on and she asked if she could use it as part of Columbine's guild display and I agreed, but told her I wanted it painted when I got it back. I was just joking (well, sort of) but I got it back yesterday and it was painted, and I think it's amazing!!! Kathy did a fabulous job with the coloring. Thanks Kathy!! Quote ClayB Badlands Leather Art blog Badlands Leather Art Website
Members Storm Posted November 8, 2009 Members Report Posted November 8, 2009 Gorgeous piece of figure carving!! I especially like your treatment on the antlers. Storm Quote Please keep in mind that unless I ask for anyones critique I do not want nor require same.
MADMAX22 Posted November 8, 2009 Report Posted November 8, 2009 Some impressive work for sure. I agree the embossed one looks really good, brings out more for this particular project. Quote
Members Colter Posted November 8, 2009 Members Report Posted November 8, 2009 Absolutely Beautiful! Looks so Realistic! Quote
Members Windom Leather Posted November 8, 2009 Members Report Posted November 8, 2009 WOW! That is really beautiful. Just outstanding Quote Will Windom Windom Leather "Slow down and you will get a more harmonious outcome"- Wilford Brimley
Members dustin29 Posted November 9, 2009 Members Report Posted November 9, 2009 Nice work Clay! That is definately some of the nicest work I have ever seen. Quote
Members Butch Posted November 9, 2009 Members Report Posted November 9, 2009 Very nice work Clay. Very realistic. Butch Quote Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from any direction. Facebook
David Posted November 9, 2009 Report Posted November 9, 2009 (edited) Last summer when we passed through Missoula, Mt. we stopped at the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation visitor center and I picked up a book there called Rocky Mountain Elk Portfolio, the Photography of Donald M Jones. This book is full of great elk pictures that I thought might be useful for some leather carving patterns. The first picture I wanted to make into a carving is a close up of a bugling elk. My first attempt at this I wanted to do flat and uncolored for a change. All the time I was working on it, the leather was begging me to emboss it, but I resisted the urge and left it flat. Here's the first attempt. Almost as soon as I was finished with it, I just had to try it again to see how it would look embossed. I liked that one even better. When I attended Kathy's last class in Rapid City, I took this along to show her what I was working on and she asked if she could use it as part of Columbine's guild display and I agreed, but told her I wanted it painted when I got it back. I was just joking (well, sort of) but I got it back yesterday and it was painted, and I think it's amazing!!! Kathy did a fabulous job with the coloring. Thanks Kathy!! Beautiful as always Clay David Theobald Edited November 9, 2009 by David Quote
hidepounder Posted November 9, 2009 Report Posted November 9, 2009 That's beautiful Clay! When I read that you weren't going to emboss it I couldn't believe my eyes! I looked at the first photo and then I read on....I knew you couldn't resist! It's a great composition too. Kathy did do a great job on it also! Bobby Quote
Members kytim Posted November 10, 2009 Members Report Posted November 10, 2009 I don't want to sound dumb, but what exactly is the difference between carving and embossing? Quote
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