New relief carved scene, dragon!

[squbrigg]

I'm taking the plunge and giving a scene a try, a scene involving a dragon. I've been struggling with a sketch for months for a piece for myself, and finally got the motivation I needed to do it.

It will be a bit of a joke scene.....showing a small but excited hunter running by his wife who's tending a pot on a fire with a dragon looming in the background approaching through a pass in the rocks. The caption will read....."I've brought home supper, but you'll need a bigger pot!"

These are the first roughed out shots from Saturdays work, I'll post yesterdays efforts later. I hope this works. Any pointers anyone? The wood is Basswood.

Enjoy,

Bob

[squbrigg]

Re: New relief carved scene, dragon!

There, a couple of quick snap shots of yesterdays progress. A long way to go, very rough yet.

Bob

[Ron Davidson]

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Sounds like a good subject Bob. I like the way you described it I could almost see it. Thanks for sharing. Look forward to hearing more about your progress.
Ron

[Irishman]

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Hey Bob
What a great idea, and a challenge. Should be quite a piece when finished. I have been contemplating carving a dragon as my choice for a course I will be taking in October. I've been searching for gargoyle pictures or other fantacy creatures and there seems to be a lot on dragons. You may have inspired me.
Patrick

[Micky]

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Hi Bob,
I was cracking up just reading your description of the scene. The project looks great (I love dragons), and can't wait to see the progression.
micky

[squbrigg]

Re: New relief carved scene, dragon!

Another update for those interested. Worked to define the claws and the body. The dragon's body worm's it's way through the crevass and path, while the claws grip the surrounding rock to lift it's main body over. Slow going, but it's coming. I love it when I can get rolling on a carving, but kick my butt because I have to stop.

Bob

[Eleanor]

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Hi there, i'm enjoying watching your progress - I like the use of scale, it makes the scene very dramatic! I don't envy you having to carve all those scales though! Happy chipping...

[Tidewalker]

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What Can I say ? Love it..Love it.. Love it ! Thanks for sharing Squbrigg.

Darren

[Micky]

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Hi Bob,
Looking GREAT!!! Please keep adding pics as you go. I learn so much more when I can watch the progress.
thanks
micky

[Ron D]

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looks great bob,cant wait to see it finished
ron

[Kenny_S]

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Not much of a dragon, Gothic or Medevial fan but looks like you are doing a great job. Depth is good on the dragon

[Ashbys]

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Nice Work Bob! ,

I am am a bit surprised though, I would have put you up as a sea serpent type .!

I am going to enjoy watching this!

Garry

[squbrigg]

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Another days progress, though please bear with me, my days are short, so progress is slow. But the anticipation makes it all the more enjoyable! (as I keep trying to convince myself)

Today I did a wee bit of shaping on my intrepid hunter! He's hightailing it past his good wife, so I am playing with the features of a runner and trying to capture his "mood"....though at this size it will be sketchy. The piece is roughly 12" wide by 10" high, and a good 2" thick, so if I mess it up too bad I can plane off the face and begin again.

This is fun.

Bob

[whitecree]

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Maybe have the little guy's eyes glancing over his shoulder as he scoots past his lady. Fearless hunter my a**!

I love it. I'll be watching to see how you progress on the dragon - I've been trying to talk myself into doing one.

[Mottles]

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Thumbs Up Looking good Bob, steady as you go. I love the concept, humor and with your carving stills you'll pull it off and have us all laughing until our sides hurt.
Will be watching for updates.
Kathy