GrayHallidayJr Report post Posted May 20, 2017 It's some kind to tribute to Jack the Ripper, titled SLASHER, for the guitarist that stabs instead of strums. It's only Rock n' Roll. Neoprene lined backing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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bikermutt07 Report post Posted May 20, 2017 Once again, Awesome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sofaspud Report post Posted May 20, 2017 Man, I love your work. You have a style all your own. Fantastic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pnj Report post Posted May 20, 2017 really nice. What is your back grounding tool? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrayHallidayJr Report post Posted May 20, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, pnj said: What is your back grounding tool? A craftool pro. I've got the 4 hole and the 3 hole, bubble? Bump? The length measurement, is what I'm trying to say. 3 hours ago, Sofaspud said: Man, I love your work. You have a style all your own. Fantastic. Thank you! Fantasy. Art indulges imagination. It makes me very happy when other people like it. 3 hours ago, bikermutt07 said: Once again, Awesome Thanks, Boss! Quick question: A while back Tandy ran a special on saddle skirt hides for $99. I got three and am down to the last of it. It's been so tough to strip, split and carve. Glad to be finished with it. I think if I want to get better I have to invest in a better quality hide. Any hide source recommendations beyond Hermann Oak? - I know they're good. There are several options just from sponsored ads on this page. I prefer a lighter color veg tan finish- the lighter the better. Edited May 20, 2017 by GrayHallidayJr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted May 20, 2017 Wickett and Craig are just as good as H.O. You can buy single hides from them. You won't be disappointed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybopp Report post Posted May 21, 2017 That background is called a "bar grounder". They take a little practice to get right but the results, as you can see here, are well worth the effort. Great work! I always look forward to seeing what you come up with, Gray! Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrayHallidayJr Report post Posted May 21, 2017 2 hours ago, billybopp said: That background is called a "bar grounder". They take a little practice to get right but the results, as you can see here, are well worth the effort. Great work! I always look forward to seeing what you come up with, Gray! Bill Thanks, Bill! Really appreciate it. And thanks for the "bar grounder" intel. There's still so much of me to learn, including the names of the tools I've been using! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattsbagger Report post Posted May 21, 2017 20 hours ago, bikermutt07 said: Wickett and Craig are just as good as H.O. You can buy single hides from them. You won't be disappointed. W/C is awsome to work with too. They will split tooling and skirting down for nothing. There traditional harness is GORGEOUS. Spent a lot of time talking to Kylie from W/C this weekend at the Sheridan show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrayHallidayJr Report post Posted May 22, 2017 11 hours ago, Mattsbagger said: W/C is awsome to work with too. They will split tooling and skirting down for nothing. There traditional harness is GORGEOUS. Spent a lot of time talking to Kylie from W/C this weekend at the Sheridan show. Thanks for the recommendation! I'll definitely try them out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjartist Report post Posted May 26, 2017 Hey Gray, just wondering about your coloring. Are you using mostly dye? Obviously the white is not but I can't tell with some of the other colors. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted May 26, 2017 Killer work as usual man! It makes me want to quit, but it is sure fun to dream! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrayHallidayJr Report post Posted May 29, 2017 (edited) On 5/26/2017 at 11:18 AM, cjartist said: Hey Gray, just wondering about your coloring. Are you using mostly dye? Obviously the white is not but I can't tell with some of the other colors. Thanks. I'm using dyes, inks and blended antique stains. Sometimes I mix in a little beer, coffee or scotch. Thanks, Battlemunkey. Much obliged! Edited May 29, 2017 by GrayHallidayJr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chancey77 Report post Posted November 27, 2017 thats fun! great job!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JD62 Report post Posted December 1, 2017 Man you've got as good a cense of hummer as you have talent as an artist. Just love your work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrayHallidayJr Report post Posted December 4, 2017 On 11/27/2017 at 3:43 PM, chancey77 said: thats fun! great job!!! Thank you! I had fun making that one. On 11/30/2017 at 8:44 PM, JD62 said: Man you've got as good a cense of hummer as you have talent as an artist. Just love your work! That is a kind compliment. Thank you. My sense of hummer has always been off. As well as my artistic style. I’m working on some designs for a leather carving competition in March. Knowing that the judges are very traditional in their own carving style, I’m having a hard time deciding whether or not to try to do something more traditional Western/realism for the competition or stay true to my own weird style/subject matter. I don’t know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted December 4, 2017 Gray, your "you" part of your work is a huge part to highlight. I think I like your work more than any of the other stuff I've seen because it has that differnce. I say to hell with the judges if they don't get it. Your eye for art is great even if it is a bit different. Like, Picasso and Muddy Waters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrayHallidayJr Report post Posted December 7, 2017 On 12/4/2017 at 0:19 PM, battlemunky said: Gray, your "you" part of your work is a huge part to highlight. I think I like your work more than any of the other stuff I've seen because it has that differnce. I say to hell with the judges if they don't get it. Your eye for art is great even if it is a bit different. Like, Picasso and Muddy Waters. I want to be modest and say the right thing like, “I have no business being compared to those heroes’” but all I’m doing is that happy dog “air scratch’” thing. Thanks, Man! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
