elk & oak

[ClayB]

Here are a couple projects I have been working on the last couple months. Both of these projects ended up being way different than what I had in my mind when I started. The elk picture was supposed to be a 3-D version of a flat picture I carved last spring. Since I really didn't have it all planned out in advance, I just made it up as I went along. I did get some advice from some of my friends that helped make the finished project end up like it did. The second project was supposed to be just some oak leaves attached to a branch, but I just cant seem to keep anything simple these days. After carving the oak leaves and embossing the tree branch, I felt like it needed more. So I added the additional branch with the cut out leaves and blended it into the original carving.

Edited October 12, 2007 by ClayB

[Beaverslayer]

Clay, those are ....how do I say this....BEAUTIFUL...WOW....We are not worthy....what else can I say, you're work is awe inspiring.

Ken

[freak]

i'm without words here and that don't come often. For now you'll just get " Stunning " and " WOW ". It's hard to type when ones jaw just hit the floor. That must be what they call ,"Slap your moma good".

[Kevin King]

........................um........

[LarryB]

very very nice, clay.

[Mike Phelps]

I've been in awe of your work for Clay since I first saw it on the IILG board several years ago. One of these days I'm going to attempt more than one oak leaf or feather in 3D. Hard to fathom the time, patience etal it takes for a project like that.

[Brandon]

Clay,

I used these words before on Peter Main's works;

I AM NOT AN ARTIST BUT I DO KNOW A MASTER PIECE WHEN I SEE ONE!

B.

[vera]

It is difficult to find words for admiration..MASTER

Vera

[yaklady]

You're out doing yourself, Clay! I am impressed! I bet you'll win that yak carving contest.

Kathy

[leatheroo]

mind blowing!!!!!!!!!!!!!