The Photographer Dragon!

[squbrigg]

This piece is a special gift to a talented photographer, Brian Atkinson, of Fredericton , NB, and author of a book that was just released, "MIRAMICHI, RIVER OF CHARACTER". I am one of the subjects of the book and his photography was "Outstanding". and made my ships shine in print! He took quite a shine to my dragons while he was here at the house shooting for the book , so I deceided to thank him by creating this piece for him. I hope he likes it.

It is carved in Butternut wood, and is about 10" long x 7" high. I love being able to create unusual gifts for special friends.
Bob

[wildhare]

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Bob, I can see why he was interested in your dragon! Is he all one piece, except the camera of course. How did you make the scales? I have toyed with making a dragon and yours has really got me thinking.
Thanks so much for sharing it.
Wanda

[doris]

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hi bob, nice dragon and very nice gift :-) ...from the big foto in galery, i believe to see that the larger scales on feet and body are carved, those on face are painted,,,am i right ? ... wonderful gift, i am sure he will be thrilled !

[carver33]

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Beautiful job - thanks for the laugh!

[squbrigg]

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The dragon is made up of several pieces: arms, legs, tail, body and camera. Only area that has paint is the camera, all the rest is carved and burned, (shaded or edged defined).

The scales are carved by hand (edged tools), stop cut around the scale, then relieve the material just below the edge of each scale to give the effect of overlapping, then round the edge and body of the scale slightly to give them a convex individual shape. Finally the scales are shaded and the edges burned to help define them clearly. There are a lot of scales but the effort is certainly worth it.

Bob

[Robert Cahill]

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Really nice carving and Thanks for giving the explanation on how you did it

[gene-messer]

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Different and excellent Bob .. love the way your dragons look ..

Gene

[bigEd_H]

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That is a very nice dragon photographer. The scales are well done. I've been interested in carving a dragon for a good friend and your dragons are inspiration to me. I hope to do one tenth as well.

Ed

[Blinky Bill]

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FANTASIC!! Bob, a gift that will be cherished for life, and no doubt become a family heirloom with appropriate stories.
John

[Joy]

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Excellent! Cute design and great detail. It is sure to be a big hit with the photographer.

[Curtscarving]

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Great gift an carving,look's good.
Curt

[Merle Rice]

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Hi Bob, Good design and well executed.I'm sure it will be enjoyed for a long time. Merle

[Coffeeman]

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Very thoughtful indeed and its a beautiful gift that will be well received for sure and appreciated. Nice job, Bill

[Sharon of the Dell]

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Bob, I love your dragons! Your photographer friend will love it for sure!

[jmischel]

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That is exquisite! Great idea, excellent carving, and a really nice finish. Definitely something your friend will cherish.