immiketoo Report post Posted November 9, 2018 This one took a LONG time to finish. I will change a few things if I do it again, but I am pleased with the result. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeG Report post Posted November 9, 2018 Mike, your work never ceased to amaze (and humble) me. Thanks for showing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robs456 Report post Posted November 9, 2018 48 minutes ago, immiketoo said: This one took a LONG time to finish. I will change a few things if I do it again, but I am pleased with the result. Beautiful. What will you do with it? The girl to the right, is she yelling? I don't get it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted November 9, 2018 1 hour ago, robs456 said: Beautiful. What will you do with it? The girl to the right, is she yelling? I don't get it... LOL! I'm not sure what happened there...time to break out the modeling spoon. Must have miss hit something there EDIT: Took a closer look. Mostly a trick of the light, creating shadow where the mouth details are, but it did need some fine tuning. That face is the size of a finger nail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABHandmade Report post Posted November 9, 2018 Mike, I always admire your carving skills. I have something to strive for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheilajeanne Report post Posted November 9, 2018 Bacchus, the God of wine, right? Amazing skills, Mike! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texasnewf Report post Posted November 9, 2018 That is INCREDIBLE ! WOW ! Great job ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aven Report post Posted November 9, 2018 Your work never ceases to amaze and astound me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JazzBass Report post Posted November 9, 2018 Incredible! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robs456 Report post Posted November 9, 2018 4 hours ago, immiketoo said: LOL! I'm not sure what happened there...time to break out the modeling spoon. Must have miss hit something there EDIT: Took a closer look. Mostly a trick of the light, creating shadow where the mouth details are, but it did need some fine tuning. That face is the size of a finger nail. Ok cool, I thought perhaps it was an ancient Greek stylistic thing... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted November 9, 2018 Like an angry Greek woman thing? Could be more accurate than you know! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ragingstallion Report post Posted November 9, 2018 Every time you post...i can not help but drop my jaw slightly. your work is always looking great, and a positive outlook on leather working. I, like probably many....MANY other here hope to achieve what you have with your skills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted November 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, Ragingstallion said: Every time you post...i can not help but drop my jaw slightly. your work is always looking great, and a positive outlook on leather working. I, like probably many....MANY other here hope to achieve what you have with your skills. Thanks, bud. It wasn't too long ago that I had those same feelings about people's work I saw here. I am always willing to help if I can so feel free to ask questions! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ragingstallion Report post Posted November 9, 2018 29 minutes ago, immiketoo said: Thanks, bud. It wasn't too long ago that I had those same feelings about people's work I saw here. I am always willing to help if I can so feel free to ask questions! well, you have been doing this for a long time....it's experience! im sure at some point in my life I will have the same mindset as you, however....almost all of us here have the artist mindset, where we are our own worst critic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockoboy Report post Posted November 9, 2018 @immiketoo Where the carving is most pronounced, in the cheeks and nose and forehead etc, do you fill the back with anything? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted November 9, 2018 13 minutes ago, Ragingstallion said: well, you have been doing this for a long time....it's experience! im sure at some point in my life I will have the same mindset as you, however....almost all of us here have the artist mindset, where we are our own worst critic. Ive only been at this for 6 years. Got my start right here. 8 minutes ago, Rockoboy said: @immiketoo Where the carving is most pronounced, in the cheeks and nose and forehead etc, do you fill the back with anything? Yes, a sculpted leather plug fills the void. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ragingstallion Report post Posted November 9, 2018 15 minutes ago, immiketoo said: Ive only been at this for 6 years. Got my start right here. means your 5 years ahead of me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted November 9, 2018 You got plenty of time man. It goes quickly! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted November 9, 2018 You tellinge you only started leather work 6 years ago? Or that you only started carving 6 years ago? Either way, your embossing is beyond any others' I have seen around here. (No offense anyone). I always drool over your stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoutmom103 Report post Posted November 9, 2018 That looks amazing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSes Report post Posted November 9, 2018 Excellent job. The face almost looks real. Great detail in the hair and beard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noobleather Report post Posted November 9, 2018 1 hour ago, immiketoo said: Ive only been at this for 6 years. Got my start right here. Wow such awesome work! How many hours roughly for this leather work of art. Hope to be at this level of carving in 5 and a bit years,lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted November 10, 2018 Beautiful work Mike! Any estimate of how many hours you have into this piece? Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted November 10, 2018 Sick work Mike! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted November 10, 2018 8 hours ago, bikermutt07 said: You tellinge you only started leather work 6 years ago? Or that you only started carving 6 years ago? Either way, your embossing is beyond any others' I have seen around here. (No offense anyone). I always drool over your stuff. yessir. September, 2012. Thank you! 8 hours ago, Scoutmom103 said: That looks amazing. Thanks, turned out nicely. 8 hours ago, TSes said: Excellent job. The face almost looks real. Great detail in the hair and beard. Thank you! Facebook wanted to tag several people when I took the picture! 7 hours ago, noobleather said: Wow such awesome work! How many hours roughly for this leather work of art. Hope to be at this level of carving in 5 and a bit years,lol. I have maybe 6 hours into this one? The hair took a long time. 6 hours ago, garypl said: Beautiful work Mike! Any estimate of how many hours you have into this piece? Gary 6-ish. 4 hours ago, battlemunky said: Sick work Mike! Thanks man! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
