PANTHER Report post Posted October 12, 2010 Let me start off by saying that I entered these pieces kicking and screaming all the way. Not because I was not proud of them but because of my style they would not even be consisered. No one likes rejection...right? So my mentor ripped them from my vice grip, strong little aussie, and went on her merry way. So the opening day of the fair, fifth largest in the USA I'm told, I get this smug,"I told you so," email from her and well both took first place in their class and the laptop case took Grand Champion! Shows you what I know. Anyway here they are and thank you for looking. Panther Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtclod Report post Posted October 12, 2010 Congratulations on your win. You have some nice work. The frogs are me favorite !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted October 12, 2010 Very nice work....hopefully...you gave the ribbons to your mentor as a peace offering. I really like the fireworks interior.......painted or material? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobDude30 Report post Posted October 13, 2010 Gorgeous work! Very interesting style. I like it a lot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PANTHER Report post Posted October 13, 2010 Thanks all for the kind replys.The laptop case was designed around the frogs really. I just thought they would look kool and kind of different on the case. The fireworks are material another fun element instead of just a dark interior. I kept the ribbons she has enough of her own Panther Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joquarter Report post Posted October 13, 2010 Congratulations , you earned it . Great job. Love the different styles you use . A case to be proud of. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cem Report post Posted October 13, 2010 Wow very nice Panther and congrats on the win and yes small aussie females tend to be like that hee hee. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
royslsbry Report post Posted October 13, 2010 very nice I like it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schno Report post Posted October 13, 2010 I would have pinned the ribbon on it as well! Fantastic work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PANTHER Report post Posted October 13, 2010 Thanks again all for looking and you kind reception of my work. Panther Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RustyMelton Report post Posted October 14, 2010 Wow nice work! Congrats on the win, I bet you're glad she twisted your arm and got you to enter them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meleck Report post Posted October 14, 2010 What do you mean your style? Hell, this is top notch work. Not surprised you won. I haven`t seen good looking frog like that often. They remind me of frogs by Peter Main. And I`m not making the comparison lightly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clay Report post Posted October 14, 2010 Does that strong little aussie happen to be Paula? Tell her Hi from Clay M. Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGGUNDOCTOR Report post Posted October 14, 2010 I too like your style. The one has a Steampunk feel to it, and I really like the whimsical use of the frogs. It really breaks up the monotany of plainly carved items. Well done, and congratulations. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted October 14, 2010 Congratulations! That's a big accomplishment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PANTHER Report post Posted October 14, 2010 Does that strong little aussie happen to be Paula? Tell her Hi from Clay M. Clay Clay, Why yes it is! I'm lucky to have her as a friend and mentor. I'll be sure to tell her hello from you. Panther Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clay Report post Posted October 14, 2010 Clay, Why yes it is! I'm lucky to have her as a friend and mentor. I'll be sure to tell her hello from you. Panther Paula is an amazing leathersmith, her work is on the same level as any of the famous masters. I wish I could have spent more time learning from her when I lived in Seattle. Soak up as much as you can from her! Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buttons Report post Posted February 6, 2011 Really nice, refreshing to see your unique style. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramrod Report post Posted February 6, 2011 (edited) these are absolutely beautiful!! everyone is talking about the frogs, but i like the industrial look of the gears and the art deco look it has. i've been trying to come up with an idea as to how to incorporate this type of thing in a belt. gears are a bit difficult to carve, and i can't find a gear stamp. you do some awesome work. i've got to ask - where did you get those conchos and what are they exactly? Edited February 6, 2011 by ramrod Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewart Report post Posted February 7, 2011 Panther, You must consider wood carving also and you must be doing oil painting also. What a concertration on detail you have. Joe Stewart Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
