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Title: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: Hooked on June 22, 2010, 12:56:00 AM
Finished this one a couple weeks ago, but couldn't post pics because it was a surprise for Marty.  It was ordered by that little guy on the left (Biggie).

Biggie thought Marty might just kiss him when he gave it to him.  I suggested he make sure they weren't in public, LOL!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/009-7.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/017-4.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/022-8.jpg)
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: Hooked on June 22, 2010, 12:57:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/028-4.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/020-3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/036-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: Hooked on June 22, 2010, 12:58:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/048.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/004-14.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/008-18.jpg)
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: Hooked on June 22, 2010, 12:59:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/001-15.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/012-7.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/026-8.jpg)
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: WINDTALKER on June 22, 2010, 01:01:00 AM
Good Lord your skilled!!
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: Shaun on June 22, 2010, 01:05:00 AM
Speachless...
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: Hooked on June 22, 2010, 01:16:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by WINDTALKER:
Good Lord your skilled!!
Thank you ,Sir!  and I do believe the Good Lord has quite a bit to do with it!

Shaun,
I just don't know what to say to your comment, LOL! Thanks

Chip
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: Shawn Rackley on June 22, 2010, 02:27:00 AM
WOW! at a complete loss of words. its like a 3d 8x10. amazing how lifelike it looks.
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: rastaman on June 22, 2010, 06:33:00 AM
Very, very nice!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: Guru on June 22, 2010, 07:03:00 AM
Two of the finest fellas walking this planet!

Honored to call them both my friends    :notworthy:    :notworthy:

Hooked, you are extremely talented   :clapper:
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: ber643 on June 22, 2010, 07:54:00 AM
I have done a lot of art, and also crafts, in my lifetime, Chip - and that is real artistry, aided by fine craftsmanship. After seeing the sequence and finished  art, i feel like i know Biggie and Marty better than if I'd already met them.

Art is a tough career and business but if you could find enough well-heeled customers and perhaps an agent and/or gallery to help you - you would not have to worry about that recent job loss or the yougster's pending operation(s). May God bless you, your talents, and your efforts, my friend. I can only wish that i could help you in some way - but i hope an erstwhile prayer or two will help you on your way, whatever path it may take.

AND it certainly is Traditional Archery oriented  - both in looks and content -         IM(humble)O
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: Doc Nock on June 22, 2010, 08:28:00 AM
Good words there, Bernie...can't improve on them and Chip already knows the esteem I hold for his talent...

Having said that... doesn't anyone else realize what a freakin HUGE deer that must be to make Biggie look that small!

Sorry, Biggie..debil made me doit!  :)   :dunno:
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: fatman on June 22, 2010, 09:22:00 AM
outstanding, Chip....having read the story of that hunt, makes seeing that piece of work even more poignant....  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: KentuckyTJ on June 22, 2010, 09:24:00 AM
Wow, that is very impressive to say the least.
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: DesertDude on June 22, 2010, 09:34:00 AM
The good Lord has blessed you with some real Skills......Stunning.......
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: metsastaja on June 22, 2010, 09:35:00 AM
Wow you took the 15 lbs off Wayne as requested and the deer still looks huge. I read the story and have heard the tale a couple of times around the camp fire.

That is definitely the Marty smile.

As always exceptional work Chip.
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: Marty on June 22, 2010, 09:54:00 AM
I received that upon my arrival home from BearQuest- it has just become one of my most prized possesions. If you ever spend any time around Biggie and I - you would think that sometimes we were enemies, that't the beauty of best friends- we don't hold back. I love the fat bastard.
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: Hooked on June 22, 2010, 11:01:00 AM
Marty,
Glad you like it!  Funny, Biggie offered more to make him skinnier, but didn't mention you.  Guess that's okay cuz you still look skinnie next to him in the pic, LOL!

For anyone interested here is the original pic and final piece together:

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

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/012-7.jpg)
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: ber643 on June 22, 2010, 11:08:00 AM
I  just knew it had to be really true to the original!   :clapper:
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: Terry Green on June 22, 2010, 11:58:00 AM
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: Craig Schoneberg on June 22, 2010, 12:14:00 PM
Sir, Thank you for posting the pictures, always look forward to your posts.  That is absolutely awesome work!  Can't wait to see the next one . . .
Craig
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on June 22, 2010, 12:48:00 PM
Les asked me why I always wear suspenders. Marty piped up before I could say anything with; "You can't put a belt on an egg".

Chip is a tremendous talent. I did ask him why he used a golf ball for the background on a bowhunting picture.........

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARTY!
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: Hooked on June 22, 2010, 01:42:00 PM
Geez, again with the golf ball comment!  LOL!  

Seriously, it was either that or the straight gouge cuts like I have done in the past and I really like the golf ball dimple look better!  It brings your eyes to the burned subject.

PS- I did let Biggie know that while those look like golf ball dimples, he should refrain from hitting it with a golf club!
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: weezy on June 22, 2010, 02:01:00 PM
Chip.
This may be your best work yet. Fantastic! You just keep amazing me with your talent.
Bob
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: John3 on June 22, 2010, 05:46:00 PM
Beautiful work yet again, Chip...!!
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Post by: xtrema312 on June 22, 2010, 07:25:00 PM
Another great one! I love these.  Please keep them coming.
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: Hooked on June 22, 2010, 08:49:00 PM
Thanks, everyone!

John3,
I have started yours just haven''t taken any pics yet!
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: oneshot-onekill on June 22, 2010, 11:30:00 PM
That's truely amazing!
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: Marty on June 23, 2010, 02:44:00 PM
Ya think me and Biggie have been huntin together for a while?

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w50/bbhif10/biggymarty.jpg)
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: Guru on June 23, 2010, 04:23:00 PM
WOW    :clapper:
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: Norseman on June 23, 2010, 04:48:00 PM
Wow is right... I think if I had a friend give me a gift like that.....heck, I think I would kiss him too......LOL    

What a talent !!!!!!!
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: bama on June 23, 2010, 09:41:00 PM
I'm 12 or 13 on the project list.  Cannot wait!
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: Hooked on June 24, 2010, 01:15:00 AM
Yep, Norm, you are at 12th.  If anybody is interested, my "todo" list is the shortest it has been in a long time.  Down to 16.  Stayed around 20 for a long time.

Marty, Don't know if these is good or bad for you, but I couldn't tell which one was you in that old pic, LOL!  Glasses gave it away!

Thanks, Norseman!
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: Marty on June 24, 2010, 08:23:00 AM
Well, Biggie's gained weight- I've lost weight and had Lasik eye surgery. Wanna dance? LOL back!
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: highpoint forge on June 24, 2010, 12:44:00 PM
I don't even know you guys but that old picture compared to the new one is pretty funny!

How'd you get so old and Biggie's so young, Marty?
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on June 24, 2010, 02:10:00 PM
Marty's time in prison aged him some.......
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: Guru on June 24, 2010, 02:58:00 PM
You guys are too much    :clapper:
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: Marty on June 24, 2010, 03:12:00 PM
Chasing hogs with Guru put about 10 years on me.
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...Best Friends
Post by: Guru on June 24, 2010, 04:01:00 PM
Heck of a workout wasn't it    :archer2:    :deadhorse: