"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him swim!"

[mpounders]

"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him swim!"
This cowboy started out as a bottle stopper in Rich Wetherbee 's mini clay class at the October Renegade, but I added some clay to make him into a bust and baked him again. As I was carving this guy, I got to thinking about his arms and the rest of his body. Where are they? What are they doing? They must still be there, even if we can't see them? I decided this guy must be in water, maybe a river or a pond. Maybe he got bucked off his horse. Or maybe he's still on his horse! Adding the ripples and having his bandanna floating a bit on the surface almost turns a bust into a scene. Thanks for looking!

[Tinwood]

Nice one Mike! You sure did a fine job on that bandana, great folds, and the paintwork is superb! Yup, sure looks like he wet his drawers alright.

Tinwood

[Soggy]

Looks like he's doing his laundry and having his spring bath all at the same time....
Great carving (love the teeth) Mike , but the painting on that bandana is the best I've seen.
Wayne

[Merle Rice]

hi mike ,I agree with the Others about the Bandana , I had to look Twice to see if it was real. Amazing Job. Merle

[Brian T]

What they all said. Great result for such a technical challenge.

[joepaulbutler]

A real GRINNER and technically superior, Just a great piece all around.

[Claude]

Beautiful work, Mike!

Claude

[Mark N. Akers]

Very nice job on the Cowboy mike.

[Bob K.]

Outstanding work, Mike! Another sure winner! The bandana alone is a masterpiece!

[Nomad]

Great carving! I think he's still on his horse. That's why he's smiling!

[dave.keele]

Another nice one, Mike! Really like how you did the water. Did you use Super Sculpey? You going to be at Mountain Home in May?

[mpounders]

Another nice one, Mike! Really like how you did the water. Did you use Super Sculpey? You going to be at Mountain Home in May?

Yep, Super Sculpey for the model. I haven't signed up for the show, and I'm still trying to decide if I can drive all the way up there for a visit. Would like to!

[uvawyo]

A superior carving as usual, Mike. I also wondered why is he so happy

[mpounders]

He's happy because he remembered that old saying about leading horses to water!

[BrandantR]

He's fantastic, Mike! Love that toothy grin.