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Title: Wild Fire Artistry...Buff ain't Lyin'
Post by: Hooked on June 11, 2010, 10:43:00 AM
uhh...I mean, he got a Lion!

original pic
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/MartyLion2plaque3-1.jpg)

progress
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/002-6.jpg)
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Buff ain't Lyin'
Post by: Chester Thompson on June 11, 2010, 03:43:00 PM
Wow, I can't wait to see more on this one.
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Buff ain't Lyin'
Post by: highpoint forge on June 11, 2010, 03:58:00 PM
Great trophy Buff....but I'm sad for the big kitty.
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Buff ain't Lyin'
Post by: Hooked on June 12, 2010, 01:31:00 AM
update

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/016-7.jpg)
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Buff ain't Lyin'
Post by: Hooked on June 12, 2010, 11:56:00 PM
update...

sorry if pic isn't as good, I am visiting parents and couldn't get good lighting

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/004-15.jpg)
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Buff ain't Lyin'
Post by: Guru on June 13, 2010, 06:40:00 AM
Wow, Excellent as usual!
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Buff ain't Lyin'
Post by: metsastaja on June 13, 2010, 03:54:00 PM
Im waiting on the Lion.
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Buff ain't Lyin'
Post by: Hooked on June 13, 2010, 07:46:00 PM
Update:

just getting started on the lion.  Getting a little shading done, then I will start doing the fir hair by hair.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/021-6.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/026-9.jpg)
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Buff ain't Lyin'
Post by: Hooked on June 14, 2010, 02:06:00 AM
late night update...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/009-8.jpg)
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Buff ain't Lyin'
Post by: Hooked on June 15, 2010, 12:33:00 AM
update...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/023-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Buff ain't Lyin'
Post by: TheFatboy on June 15, 2010, 04:46:00 AM
Very nice!
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Buff ain't Lyin'
Post by: BUFF on June 15, 2010, 01:20:00 PM
too cool
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Buff ain't Lyin'
Post by: Hooked on June 16, 2010, 01:19:00 AM
making some progress, but still have a long way to go!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/004-16.jpg)
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Buff ain't Lyin'
Post by: buckeye_hunter on June 16, 2010, 08:13:00 AM
WOW!!!
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Buff ain't Lyin'
Post by: BMN on June 16, 2010, 10:36:00 PM
Just incredible work. I need to stop by sometime and see one of these in person.
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Buff ain't Lyin'
Post by: Missouri CK on June 16, 2010, 11:15:00 PM
Neat!  This is what I love about Trad Gang.  This is stuff I didn't even know about.  How is it that I live just north of Kansas City and I didn't know about this.  

Chip that is awesome.  Can't wait to see it all. Then I'll start asking more questions.

Chris
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Buff ain't Lyin'
Post by: elkken on June 16, 2010, 11:42:00 PM
very nice indeed !
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Buff ain't Lyin'
Post by: Hooked on June 17, 2010, 01:20:00 AM
Thanks, everybody!

BMN and Chris, Would love to show a piece in person.  I have been told by many of my clients that the pictures don't do them justice.  I think that is primarily because you dont see the 3d effect of the carving to well in a photo.

My only problem is every piece I have done so far has been an order so the only piece I have is the current one I am working on.  We could meet at our trad archery range in DeSoto and fling some arrows and I could bring the latest piece for ya'll to see.

Chris, do you know any art gallery owners in Weston that might be open to my style of work.  If I can ever find the time I want to create some pieces I can sell in a gallery.

here is the latest...

still got alot to do on the lion, but getting closer!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/007-11.jpg)
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Buff ain't Lyin'
Post by: DesertDude on June 17, 2010, 01:41:00 AM
Every time I see your work I'm just speehless.

Truly a gift from God......

Thanks for sharing ..........


Mark
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Buff ain't Lyin'
Post by: JARHEAD1371 on June 17, 2010, 01:52:00 AM
Absolutely amazing.
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Buff ain't Lyin'
Post by: TheFatboy on June 17, 2010, 09:11:00 AM
You've got yourself a future customer in me, that's for sure. The day I take down a buffalo, I'll have it eternalized (is that a word?)!
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Buff ain't Lyin'
Post by: metsastaja on June 17, 2010, 09:43:00 AM
WOW..Chip i thought the Lion was going to be the toughest project to date and give you some problems.  It is magnificent.
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Buff ain't Lyin'
Post by: gregg dudley on June 17, 2010, 09:45:00 AM
Detail is amazing!  The shadows across the lion are outstanding.
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Buff ain't Lyin'
Post by: GREATBROWNKNOCKEMDOWN on June 17, 2010, 10:17:00 PM
Beautiful Beautiful!
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Buff ain't Lyin'
Post by: Hooked on June 18, 2010, 01:55:00 AM
Thanks everybody!

Les, you are right the lion was a challenge!  Can't tell you how much time I wasted looking at it and trying to figure out the best way to do it!

Whelp, think I am done!  That is if I can ever get Marty to reply to emails with an inscription!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/020-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Buff ain't Lyin'
Post by: TheFatboy on June 18, 2010, 05:28:00 AM
Wow! The lion turned out absolutely fabulous. Such detail!   :clapper:
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Buff ain't Lyin'
Post by: Hooked on June 19, 2010, 12:30:00 AM
Thanks, Fatboy!

It's a wrap...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/035-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Buff ain't Lyin'
Post by: BUFF on June 20, 2010, 08:52:00 AM
too cool Thanks for the great work