Colman Posted October 5, 2008 Report Posted October 5, 2008 Congrats Dave! Was the "flat" art out of your comfort zone because it wasn't a seat? Great work on all 3 pieces. Johnny Quote Endeavor to perceiver.
David Posted October 5, 2008 Author Report Posted October 5, 2008 Congrats Dave!Was the "flat" art out of your comfort zone because it wasn't a seat? Great work on all 3 pieces. Johnny Johnny, I think the flat piece just felt so different while I was working on it. And then I tried a Chan Geer finishing technique.... which I completely botched. NOTE TO SELF.... next time watch the video again BEFORE you start applying the finish! ha David Theobald Quote
Bree Posted October 5, 2008 Report Posted October 5, 2008 (edited) Dave... I too met Jim and Chan in classes that I took from them. They are terrific artists and great guys. I sure learned a lot from them. I loved your seats. They deserved their ribbons. You might want to flip your dragon seat over and show the peeps, the wonderful little carving on the BOTTOM of the seat as well as the excellent craftsmanship in the places that people normally don't look. You create first class work. Edited October 5, 2008 by Bree Quote Ride Safe! Bree 2003 Dyna Wide Glide Memberships: Iron Butt Association, Niagara Falls HOG, Wild Fire HOG NRA, Niagara County Sportsman's Association
Members Tina Posted October 5, 2008 Members Report Posted October 5, 2008 Thanks Tina,I'm not sure how we both managed to be there and not meet one another....Thought I met most of the LW folks.....we'll meet next year in Indy. Dave Hi David, I did see you getting the award but it wasnt a good idea to jump up and say hi at that moment...Later I could not find you. Quote "He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands, and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands, and his head, and his heart, is An Artist" http://vildkorpens-laderlya.deviantart.com http://tupali.deviantart.com/
Members Randy Cornelius Posted October 6, 2008 Members Report Posted October 6, 2008 I was one of the judges that judged your dragon seat, very nice work. Randy Quote Randy Cornelius Cornelius Saddlery LaCygne, Kansas Randy & Riley Cornelius Ride Hard, Shoot Fast and Always Tell the Truth...
David Posted October 6, 2008 Author Report Posted October 6, 2008 Dave...I too met Jim and Chan in classes that I took from them. They are terrific artists and great guys. I sure learned a lot from them.I loved your seats. They deserved their ribbons. You might want to flip your dragon seat over and show the peeps, the wonderful little carving on the BOTTOM of the seat as well as the excellent craftsmanship in the places that people normally don't look.You create first class work. Here is the backI was one of the judges that judged your dragon seat, very nice work. RandyAhhh, Finally someone I can thank in person.Thanks so much Randy.Dave Quote
Bree Posted October 6, 2008 Report Posted October 6, 2008 Like I said... the back of that seat is simply superior in its craftsmanship. Just outstanding work. Quote Ride Safe! Bree 2003 Dyna Wide Glide Memberships: Iron Butt Association, Niagara Falls HOG, Wild Fire HOG NRA, Niagara County Sportsman's Association
Ambassador leatheroo Posted October 7, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted October 7, 2008 congrats...well deserved Quote "]http://leatheroo.blogspot
Members rickeyfro Posted October 8, 2008 Members Report Posted October 8, 2008 Dave, whats the finish on the samurai seat? Quote
David Posted October 8, 2008 Author Report Posted October 8, 2008 The samurai seat is edged in "saddle-tan" spirit dye with "buckskin" for the overall color. Then Sheridan antiquing paste to darken the tooling. Finally some leather balm with atom wax for the top finish. All the dyes were applied with an airbrush for a smooth transition of colors. David Theobald Quote
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