Some days is worse than others.....

[Soggy]

As a rule I don't I don't usually do commissions, but for this one I made an exception. A friend said he would like to have one of my carvings, and the only specifications was that it should be a Mountain man and a hound ( he is the president of a muzzleloading club that I used to shoot with). so this is what I came up with....
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It's lot's of fun when you can let your imagination guide your knife.
This one is approx. 8" tall, everything is basswood except the base which is white pine. Painted with acrylic washes and finished with a coat of Tried & True ...
Hope you like him
Wayne

[Ally07]

Love him, the carving made me smile and chuckle thanks!

[uvawyo]

Great work, Wayne!

[woodburner807]

Excellent carving with lots of humor...well done and like it a lot!

[Merle Rice]

Hi , Wayne , you do and say so much with that Guy and his Dog and all are Spot on . He will be Treasured for Years . You know I like him . Merle

[Tom Ellis]

Wonderful like always Wayne, Looks like he had a close call. Tom

[Mark N. Akers]

Wayne, absolutely fantastic, I know he will like it.

[joepaulbutler]

Well all of the above leave very little room for me to add, but this is one heck of a carving

[toycarver]

You are really good at those type carvings. Your friend will be very happy!

[JoeVM]

That's a good one Wayne. I don't think that dog is man's best friend.

[Rodster]

You made me laugh. You're the best and the carving is too!

[Claude]

Great carving, Wayne!

Claude

[Glenn Jennings]

Your friend must be very happy with that piece. It is awesome. I just love it. It's making me think of breaking out the 50 cal flintlock for a shoot.

[tbox61]

Soggy, you are a master of replicating those hunting scenes...hope they aren't based on first hand experience!!!

[Soggy]

Soggy, you are a master of replicating those hunting scenes...hope they aren't based on first hand experience!!!

Unfortunately they are....