Robert E Lee Wip

[guybell]

Working on a camera case for my brother who's a Civil War buff. This is a scrap that I'm working out problems on. It's a little challenging working this small.

[Lowrider mike]

Looks great so far!

[plowboy73]

Very impressive! How long have you been tooling?

[guybell]

Very impressive! How long have you been tooling?

Thanks! I started 3 months ago but have invested a ton of time and money into learning the art. The hand control is very much like pinstriping and I did that years ago so it feels pretty intuitive. I plan on retiring in 10 years and wanted something that would bring in a little extra money and keep me busy. I am most comfortable with Western Floral but in doing some research on what people in my area (Virginia, outside of Washington D.C.) would most want, it seemed to be dogs and horses on bags and purses.

The dog is the first figure carving I did, mainly trying to get a grip on dyeing. It is straight out of a Stohlman book on figure carving. The briefcase I just finished for myself for work

Edited November 17, 2014 by guybell

[guybell]

Oops. Forgot to attach briefcase pic that I referred to.

[Pounder]

Nice, can't wait to see it completed.

[guybell]

Working out the initials for front of case. The portrait will be in a circle on the back.

[guybell]

Working out colors for portrait

[WyomingSlick]

His wife would have straightened up his tie given the chance

[guybell]

Figure practice on pinup