Thor Posted February 9, 2017 Report Posted February 9, 2017 This is my contribution to the Prescot Leather Carving Contest this month. Just wrapped and gone into the mail. Quote
bikermutt07 Posted February 9, 2017 Report Posted February 9, 2017 That is spectacular. Coloring and shading is flawless. You really captured the textures of the different materials. The denim looks like denim. The suede coat, the hard worked gloves, and the old soft felt hat look completely real. Thanks for sharing. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members cjartist Posted February 9, 2017 Members Report Posted February 9, 2017 Looks fantastic. I'm not even sure how you accomplished some of that coloring, especially the denim shirt and some of the highlights. Only thing I would have liked to see was a bit of shading on the underside of his (his left side) hat. I am still in awe though, Amazing. Quote Check out my Unique Marketing Strategy and see if it might also work for you to get paid for your art.
Members Rohn Posted February 9, 2017 Members Report Posted February 9, 2017 Wow! That is very beautiful work. Amazing for sure. Quote Rohn(John 8:32) And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (KJV)
Members Bogwot Posted February 9, 2017 Members Report Posted February 9, 2017 Great work, best of luck in the competition, let us know how you get on Quote
Members MonicaJacobson Posted February 9, 2017 Members Report Posted February 9, 2017 Wow, my favorite part is the glove. Quote http://monicajacobson.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrimGoTrix?ref=si_shop
Members Sporty1 Posted February 9, 2017 Members Report Posted February 9, 2017 That is awesome!!! Nice work and detail. Quote
Moderator immiketoo Posted February 9, 2017 Moderator Report Posted February 9, 2017 Good luck, bud! Quote Learnleather.com
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted February 9, 2017 Contributing Member Report Posted February 9, 2017 Okay, seriously -- I love it. AT THE RISK of being the jerk who added something less "positive" sounding (though it's intended to be helpful) --- I wonder if teh whites of the eyes aren't a bit bright for the rest of the pic. Lemme guess... that part is acrylic? STILL.. the coloring is fantastic -- I'm with Monica.. those aged and work-worn gloves nailed it! And I know that black background is no walk in the park, neither! WELL DONE. Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members kiwican Posted February 9, 2017 Members Report Posted February 9, 2017 Some of the talent people have really does seem to step out of the realm of skill and right in the realm of magic. Quote
Thor Posted February 10, 2017 Author Report Posted February 10, 2017 Thank you all Glad if you like it. 18 hours ago, bikermutt07 said: That is spectacular. Coloring and shading is flawless. You really captured the textures of the different materials. The denim looks like denim. The suede coat, the hard worked gloves, and the old soft felt hat look completely real. Thanks for sharing. Not really flawless, but I was able to make them less obvious. Guess that's part of the art. 17 hours ago, cjartist said: Looks fantastic. I'm not even sure how you accomplished some of that coloring, especially the denim shirt and some of the highlights. Only thing I would have liked to see was a bit of shading on the underside of his (his left side) hat. I am still in awe though, Amazing. Shading is a pita and matching colors with just dye is really not as easy as I have thought. I did have some great inputs during the making from some of the greatest artists there are including Peter Main whom I can't thank enough for his pointers and helping me overcome some painting fear. If you haven't bought his books yet, it's well worth it. 11 hours ago, JLSleather said: Okay, seriously -- I love it. AT THE RISK of being the jerk who added something less "positive" sounding (though it's intended to be helpful) --- I wonder if teh whites of the eyes aren't a bit bright for the rest of the pic. Lemme guess... that part is acrylic? STILL.. the coloring is fantastic -- I'm with Monica.. those aged and work-worn gloves nailed it! And I know that black background is no walk in the park, neither! WELL DONE. LOL let's put it that way. If you don't complain and say you're loving it, that is already positive The eyes are acrylic and it is was the part I hated the most. Facial expressions are tough. The glove was about the simplest part on this. There's a plug to have it stand out more. @immiketoo Thanks buddy. Same for you. Luckily not in the same group @kiwican Not really magic, just some great help, from great artists of our leather community/world. Upped the game in the last few weeks with some pointers and feedback by people like Mike, Tony, Peter, Maggie Cui and watching what others do and I do different or wrong. Quote
bikermutt07 Posted February 10, 2017 Report Posted February 10, 2017 My wife the art teacher is always saying "eyes are the hardest". Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Thor Posted February 11, 2017 Author Report Posted February 11, 2017 19 hours ago, bikermutt07 said: My wife the art teacher is always saying "eyes are the hardest". They certainly are, at least for me. I'll get them nailed sooner or later though. Quote
bikermutt07 Posted February 11, 2017 Report Posted February 11, 2017 Good luck in the competition. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members LederRudi Posted February 13, 2017 Members Report Posted February 13, 2017 Another great example of the art of figure carving! Makes my hands itching to be tried on Tuco's face. Though being awed by your and Mike's work, I'll need a beer first, or better two, in order to build up the necessary boldness! Quote "If you work for a living, why do you kill yourself working?" Tuco Ramírez
Thor Posted February 14, 2017 Author Report Posted February 14, 2017 21 hours ago, LederRudi said: Another great example of the art of figure carving! Makes my hands itching to be tried on Tuco's face. Though being awed by your and Mike's work, I'll need a beer first, or better two, in order to build up the necessary boldness! Thanks Rudi. Just don't drink too many beer. Keep in mind they're not like the American beer-water stuff of which you could have 10 or 12 without feeling anything. Quote
Members Sofaspud Posted March 8, 2017 Members Report Posted March 8, 2017 I love the carving, but the the coloring is just fantastic. Truly a very impressive piece of work. Good luck in the competition. Quote
Members taltexan Posted August 16, 2017 Members Report Posted August 16, 2017 What happened to the picture? Quote
Thor Posted August 16, 2017 Author Report Posted August 16, 2017 2 hours ago, taltexan said: What happened to the picture? That's a good question. I don't have an answer to this. I'll just re-link it from my fb page. Quote
Members taltexan Posted August 16, 2017 Members Report Posted August 16, 2017 Thanks, I wanted to show it to one of my granddaughter. Excellent work!! Quote
Thor Posted August 16, 2017 Author Report Posted August 16, 2017 You're welcome. Thank you sir. Quote
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