New relief carved scene, dragon!

[Don by the lake]

Re: New relief carved scene, dragon!

Bob,
You don't need advice!Sarcastic You only need my address so you know where to send it when you are done. Wow!

[Lynn O. Doughty]

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Now thats a pretty clever piece. Nice work!

[squbrigg]

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Jumped in and continued the scales after shaping the head and face. Got the structure I wanted, established plates and then detailed the scales. Just a bit of work to do on the mouth, dragons need teeth after all, and a few other minor detail and then I can finish.

Bob

[Thor]

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Bob, I love it.
The dragon is awesome and I really admire your sence of humor and story telling ability right alongside the carving skills.

I read that you're having trouble with the woman. She is actually looking more cavewoman to me than Viking. If you want to improve her period look, then you can follow this look to see what a Norse woman (Viking) would have been wearing. The apron dress is much more accurate, and I think, more easily carved than what she's wearing now.
The link is: http://cadieux.mediumaevum.com/10.html
The photo on the left is a pretty accurate 10th century clothing interpretation.
I am really enjoying watching your progress.
Thor

[squbrigg]

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Thanks Thor, that's a great reference picture. I'll see what I can do with it. Any suggestions on their abode? I'm not sure what I was trying to achieve with the look, perhaps a weave look, but I'm not happy with it. It clashes with the scales effect. I'm looking for alternatives.

Bob

[squbrigg]

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Applied finish today, so for all intents and purposes, it's finished. Still have the plaque to do, but the carving is done. Made a few alterations, like Thor's suggestion for the dress of the lady of the house, and the house itself. The dragons teeth were the last bit.....carved from Holly, with a pin attached, glued in place in the gums. I felt just like a dentist!

I'm quite happy with the results.

Bob

[Guest]

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Looks like you SHOULD be happy with it! Very, Very nice! Is that what you wanted the scaling tip for? If so, it seems to have worked well!

Al

[Thor]

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Standing applause!
Great job on the entire carving, pyro, theme, details, finish, humor, story telling ability. and overall originality!
Great choice for their house too. It resembles a Viking long house. The Viking apron dress is a nice touch. She is way more stylin' than a cave woman now.
Thor

[squbrigg]

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Thanks Thor. It was a fun piece to do and watch as it developed. Thanks for the help on the period dress, it was just what I needed.

Bob

[DADDIO]

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very cool piece!!!i love the dragon,the whole thing is great but i love the dragon,dang makes me want to try some way cool relief carving now!!!

[Ron Davidson]

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What else can be said Bob. Very Impressive!! You are a very talented person.
Ron

[Dylan]

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Great work Bob! Wonderful.

Dylan

[Irish]

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Bob, Absolutely wonderful! I wouldn't change even one small detail on this work. You have great depth with the carving and the wood burned details are perfect. The way you have the wife surrounded by pale colors grabs your eye right to her and to the idea that she has no idea of what is coming.

Perfect! Sign and hang this one.

Susan

[Micky]

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that sure is one beautiful relief carving. Thank you again for taking the time to show it off step by step.
micky