BoxerMel Report post Posted September 27, 2021 It turned out much better than I was expecting it to, as I was working on it. I almost gave up. Lots of room for improvement though, so I’m diving right back in for round two! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastorBob Report post Posted September 27, 2021 Wow nice detail in the carving as well as the painting! Looks tedious, but great job!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted September 27, 2021 Looks great! Is it just a sample panel or is it part of a project? Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rleather Report post Posted September 27, 2021 You nailed one of the most difficult, imo, parts and that is the eyes. Really a very nice project! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoxerMel Report post Posted September 27, 2021 53 minutes ago, garypl said: Looks great! Is it just a sample panel or is it part of a project? Gary Thank you! This was a practice piece that I added two eyelets on the top right and left corners so it can be hung like a picture. I am working on a second, similar piece that I added some text to. If it turns out decent I would like to hang it just outside my craft room. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheilajeanne Report post Posted September 27, 2021 5 hours ago, PastorBob said: Wow nice detail in the carving as well as the painting! Looks tedious, but great job!!! TEDIOUS?? You call THAT tedious? Um, have you ever done basketweave? Now, THAT'S tedious! (Which is why i refuse to do it.) For a first attempt, I'd call that awesome! Great work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted September 27, 2021 I really like the wall too. Nice homage to your pooch! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardrada Report post Posted September 27, 2021 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoxerMel Report post Posted September 28, 2021 12 hours ago, rleather said: You nailed one of the most difficult, imo, parts and that is the eyes. Really a very nice project! 8 hours ago, Hardrada said: Thank you! I was worried about the eyes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hags Report post Posted September 28, 2021 As my wife would say, "only you can see them!". But, that's what makes us improve. I think you did a great job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoxerMel Report post Posted September 28, 2021 15 hours ago, PastorBob said: Wow nice detail in the carving as well as the painting! Looks tedious, but great job!!! Thank you! 10 hours ago, Sheilajeanne said: TEDIOUS?? You call THAT tedious? Um, have you ever done basketweave? Now, THAT'S tedious! (Which is why i refuse to do it.) For a first attempt, I'd call that awesome! Great work! Thank you! 2 minutes ago, Hags said: As my wife would say, "only you can see them!". But, that's what makes us improve. I think you did a great job! Thanks much! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted September 30, 2021 Thats awesome! I tooled a boxer, but I failed at coloring, so the second version just got antique. Great job on everything! YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoxerMel Report post Posted October 2, 2021 On 9/29/2021 at 10:08 PM, YinTx said: Thats awesome! I tooled a boxer, but I failed at coloring, so the second version just got antique. Great job on everything! YinTx Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted October 2, 2021 erhm... where's moonbug bay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handstitched Report post Posted October 2, 2021 What a laborious looking piece, but so well done . I still have trouble doing eyes on horses, but you've got it just perfect HS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PocoOso Report post Posted November 18, 2021 Beautiful piece! The dog is fantastic, but that wall sure grabs the eye. Kudos! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted November 18, 2021 I love it, dont know quite why lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toxo Report post Posted November 18, 2021 Great job! So nice to see something other than flowers and scrolls. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoxerMel Report post Posted November 20, 2021 On 11/18/2021 at 9:33 AM, chuck123wapati said: I love it, dont know quite why lol. YOU are adorable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoxerMel Report post Posted November 20, 2021 On 11/18/2021 at 10:05 AM, toxo said: Great job! So nice to see something other than flowers and scrolls. Thank you for the nice compliment! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoxerMel Report post Posted November 20, 2021 On 11/17/2021 at 10:19 PM, PocoOso said: Beautiful piece! The dog is fantastic, but that wall sure grabs the eye. Kudos! Thank you. I appreciate you saying that. It was a bit daunting for me but as I was working it, I also found it building my confidence. It was a good practice piece for sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoxerMel Report post Posted November 20, 2021 On 10/1/2021 at 8:42 PM, YinTx said: erhm... where's moonbug bay? We are in the Piney Woods of East Texas. It’s not on any maps. My brother used to call me a Moon Bug because he said I was a Lunar Tick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted November 20, 2021 37 minutes ago, BoxerMel said: We are in the Piney Woods of East Texas I think I've visited there, nice area if I recall. YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bel Report post Posted November 20, 2021 That looks really nice, I like the way you drew and tooled the lines in the tan fur, it reminds me of those carved wood pieces that have segments all fitting together to make up an animal face. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbob Report post Posted November 26, 2021 On 9/27/2021 at 12:39 AM, BoxerMel said: It turned out much better than I was expecting it to, as I was working on it. I almost gave up. Lots of room for improvement though, so I’m diving right back in for round two! Loving it!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites