Tree Reaper Posted January 8, 2012 Report Posted January 8, 2012 Tried my hand at carving my lab on leather. Quote
Members SheWolfSilver Posted January 9, 2012 Members Report Posted January 9, 2012 Oh, wow! I love that! I actually have thought about trying something like that myself ! Quote
Tree Reaper Posted January 9, 2012 Author Report Posted January 9, 2012 (edited) Thanks, not very difficult to do. I had a picture of him that I traced, carved, blocked out the body area except the nose because he's a yellow lab, gel saddle tan for the finish and the eyes were done with gel mahogany painted on. Finished with clear coat. With the two together I can see where I can improve on the next carving. The mouth on the left extends too far and should drop straight down and I need to darken the area under the nose a little, always room for improvement. Oh, wow! I love that! I actually have thought about trying something like that myself ! Edited January 9, 2012 by Tree Reaper Quote
Members BenB Posted January 10, 2012 Members Report Posted January 10, 2012 Adorable - I think you captured the dog's likeness and expression very well. Looks like the right jowl needs droop downward a little further, though. Quote Manager of Paul Burnett's www.paintingcow.com
Tree Reaper Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Posted January 10, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the comments. Adorable - I think you captured the dog's likeness and expression very well. Looks like the right jowl needs droop downward a little further, though. Right on Ben, I see that now that you mention it. It comes straight down where I rounded it off at the bottom a little too much too soon. Good eye! I know what happened, the picture didn't trace perfectly because I couldn't make out the lines in some places, I can darken those up with a pen the next time so I don't miss them. I'll make a note of that for the next one. Kevin. Edited January 10, 2012 by Tree Reaper Quote
Members groovytech Posted January 10, 2012 Members Report Posted January 10, 2012 Cujos!! great job! I'm never truly satisfied with my carvings, however, I learn from each one. Nice Dog. Quote Be Nice. Do Good. Have Fun.
Tree Reaper Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Posted January 10, 2012 Thanks, each time I look at it I see something that can be corrected, the chin area for example is in too much of an A shape and should be squared off a little, something else that didn't show through the tracing film. Cujos!! great job! I'm never truly satisfied with my carvings, however, I learn from each one. Nice Dog. Quote
LNLeather Posted January 11, 2012 Report Posted January 11, 2012 I like your carving, and it looks like you've got a great dog there too! Quote ~Cheryl There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart... pursue those...
Tree Reaper Posted January 12, 2012 Author Report Posted January 12, 2012 Thanks Cheryl; He's a good guy and good company. Quote
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