New project - Chichen Itza

[nukebubba]

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Chicken Itza? Itza recipe for disaster.

[nukebubba]

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I continue to work on this project sporadically. I have filled in some more detail on the Jaguar statue, and I have put the first layer of shading on the grass between the pyramid and the foreground items. I also worked on the treeline to the left.

I don't know if this is a new idea or someone has done this before. To get the white tree on the dark background, I resorted to a little cheating, (if you are a pyrography purist). I incised the tree trunk on the surface of the plywood using my smallest v-tool. Then when I burned the trees in the background, the tree trunk and branches stayed unburned, and the edges of the incision gave me sharp edges for the dark background shades.

[WhittleBurner]

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I don't know if this is a new idea or someone has done this before. To get the white tree on the dark background, I resorted to a little cheating, (if you are a pyrography purist). I incised the tree trunk on the surface of the plywood using my smallest v-tool. Then when I burned the trees in the background, the tree trunk and branches stayed unburned, and the edges of the incision gave me sharp edges for the dark background shades.

Nice work, and no, I don't consider it cheating. I call it technique. I did the same thing for the lightening on my last dragon. It helps thing kind of pop out even tho they are in.

[nukebubba]

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Thanks for the validation. I took a look at your picture gallery, and I must say I was very impressed. I hope I will be able to achieve the same level of quality.

[WhittleBurner]

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Thanks for the compliment. You're doing some great work yourself

[nukebubba]

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The project has made progress. I finished the gravel walkway, darkened the treeline, and added several more layers of shading to the grass.

[nukebubba]

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I am sitting on the deck behind my daughter's house in Bristol, Ct. I have put some more time into this project, mostly on the stone walkway. Sorry about the picture quality; I took it with my camera phone.

[Sharynideas]

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Nuke, this is going to be fabulous when you get it finished. It's a beautiful project and wel worth the time it takes to do it right.
Shari

[Grayhorn]

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I've been following the progression and not being a burner I am at awe with what you are doing. Absolutely stunning.

[WhittleBurner]

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This is going to be one awesome piece when it's done

[nukebubba]

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Well, I have finally finished this project. All that remains is to put a finish on the wood and place it in a suitable frame. It will then be ready to give to my friends who hosted us at their condo in Cozumel as a thank you gift. I hope you all enjoyed my commentary on this. Sorry it took so long, but life intervened.

[carver33]

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Nice job Vic - Very well done. Hope to see the original tonight.

[BobBlaney]

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Vic,
Having been to Chichen Itza about five times over the past 20+ years (timeshare in Cancun) I have to say that the photo you took was as professional as I have seen. Not having people in the scene is almost impossible.
The wood burning is excellent and an exact match to your photo.
You did a great job!

[Sharynideas]

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It was worth the wait. I'm sure your friends will be delighted.
I especially like how the grain in the wood surrounds the pyramid. It adds to the overall mystical quality of the burning.
Shari