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Title: Wild Fire Artistry...St Jude Auction Piece
Post by: Hooked on January 30, 2011, 12:28:00 AM
Well I have finally worked my way through all the other orders that were ahead of the St. Jude Auction Piece.  Haven't even started yet, but just printed the pics I will be using.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/lesstjude11andaquarterwide.jpg)

I know Pete is down visiting Les right now for a couple weeks of hunting hogs, so it will be interesting to see how far along I get before they notice this post.

I am doing something a little different o this piece.  I am making it bigger.  The actual burn area will be about 11 inches wide and 12.5 inches tall.  Why am I doing this?  Number one, just because I want to.  Number two, Les made a very generous donation to a great cause.  And number three, Both Les and Pete are like family even though I have yet to have the privilege of meeting them face-to-face.

Still trying to decide who's the ugliest mammal in the photo.  Out of the four in the pic, I am pretty sure it ain't the two hogs, LOL!

Also, just a warning...this could go fairly slow for a while as I will be traveling for work most of this coming week.
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...St Jude Auction Piece
Post by: Hooked on January 31, 2011, 01:29:00 AM
This is as far as I got tonight.  

First pic is just the outline of the areas that will be carved.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/039-1.jpg)

You might not see a big difference in pic number two.  I took a carving knife and cut as deep as I could on all the lines.  This is called a "stop cut" and helps you from cutting into your figures when you remove all the excess wood.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/047-1.jpg)

In this last pic I have power carved out all the excess wood.  In other words, created the different levels.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/058.jpg)

My next step is sanding each level.  Usually 180, 220, 320, 400, and then 600 grain sand paper.
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Post by: Biggie Hoffman on January 31, 2011, 06:15:00 AM
I'd say they'll notice this pretty quickly. I just got back from down there. The hogs have disapeared. There are so many acorns on the ground that they aren't moving at all during the day.

8-(
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Post by: Hooked on January 31, 2011, 09:55:00 AM
Hi, Biggie!  Just heard from Les that there first 5 days were a bust.  He said they saw 6 bucks, some doe, and a group of hogs on the way in, then never saw anything on stand.  I told him it was because they saw them on the way in and knew to stay away from the feeders.

Anyway, they are taking a couple day break and then heading back out for another 5 days.

By the way, seems like an odd time of year for acorns to be dropping!
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Post by: shoes on January 31, 2011, 10:37:00 AM
Just amazed at your work, cant wait to see this one progress.
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Post by: Barney on January 31, 2011, 10:44:00 AM
Some people work with wood, some people can turn it into art. I've worked with wood since my dad started making me as a kid.

You turn it into art.
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Post by: Biggie Hoffman on January 31, 2011, 03:44:00 PM
Yeah...that's the problem! Too many nuts in Florida.

Hurry up and get that one done so you can do my moose 8-)
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Post by: katie on January 31, 2011, 06:41:00 PM
Can not wait to see this one.  Your work is always amazing!
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Post by: $bowhunter$ on January 31, 2011, 06:45:00 PM
that is awsome. most i can do with wood is build a live trap and a crestor. u my friend, have talent!


steven
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...St Jude Auction Piece
Post by: Hooked on January 31, 2011, 08:17:00 PM
Biggie, you got a ways to go at number 9 on the list.

Steven, but all my work does is look purty on the wall, you traps could keep you fed!
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Post by: rastaman on January 31, 2011, 08:53:00 PM
Very cool work you do there sir!  Can't wait to see your finished masterpiece!
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Post by: Mr.Vic on February 04, 2011, 03:38:00 AM
You make it look so easy, Hooked. Yet i know it takes a very special talented man with spirit to make them seem so real. Every piece inspires me to get back to making picture quivers again. Walk in Beauty Bro.   :archer:
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Post by: JEFF B on February 04, 2011, 04:51:00 AM
i cant wait to  see the finished art work. that is somthing else Man.  :thumbsup:
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Post by: ti-guy on February 04, 2011, 06:41:00 AM
WOW!That's interesting,can't wait for next
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Post by: Biggie Hoffman on February 04, 2011, 07:01:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Hooked:
Steven, but all my work does is look purty on the wall, you traps could keep you fed!
There isn't much that can beat the life-like memories you provide.
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...St Jude Auction Piece
Post by: Hooked on February 06, 2011, 12:24:00 AM
update...ya, finally!

Been a crazy week with blizzards, a flu bug, and a business trip.  But got a little done...

Thanks for the compliments, everyone!  

finished sanding...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/004-23.jpg)

and started burning...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/0372.jpg)
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...St Jude Auction Piece
Post by: weezy on February 06, 2011, 07:45:00 AM
Hi Chip,
Looks like another great piece of art in progress. Looking forward to seeing it finished.
Bob
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Post by: 1oldbowguy on February 06, 2011, 08:32:00 AM
This is above anything I have ever seen.  Sir my hat is off to you, WELL DONE.  Looking forward to seeing more.
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Post by: Claym on February 06, 2011, 08:35:00 AM
Looks amazing so far. Can't wait to see the finished pics!
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Post by: Mike Vines on February 06, 2011, 09:02:00 AM
Wow, you have an amazing talent.
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Post by: shoes on February 06, 2011, 02:20:00 PM
Always love looking at your work!
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...St Jude Auction Piece
Post by: Hooked on February 07, 2011, 10:40:00 AM
update...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/015-7.jpg)
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...St Jude Auction Piece
Post by: metsastaja on February 07, 2011, 10:33:00 PM
Looking great Chip...
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Post by: Hooked on February 12, 2011, 12:20:00 PM
Made a little progress, hope to get alot more done today.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/001-24.jpg)
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...St Jude Auction Piece
Post by: 30pointbuck on February 13, 2011, 03:33:00 PM
That will look great, nothing like hand carved wood art, my father did that for a hobby back in the early 90's and was pretty dog gone good at it, this piece will look great. can't wait to see it finished.
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...St Jude Auction Piece
Post by: Hooked on February 13, 2011, 10:21:00 PM
update...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/017-6.jpg)
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...St Jude Auction Piece
Post by: metsastaja on February 13, 2011, 10:29:00 PM
Super Chip.
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Post by: GRINCH on February 13, 2011, 10:31:00 PM
looking good
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...St Jude Auction Piece
Post by: Hooked on February 18, 2011, 10:46:00 AM
update...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/014-10.jpg)
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...St Jude Auction Piece
Post by: Hooked on February 19, 2011, 12:38:00 AM
update...

update...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/024-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...St Jude Auction Piece
Post by: metsastaja on February 19, 2011, 09:26:00 AM
Fantastic Chip.
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...St Jude Auction Piece
Post by: Hooked on February 25, 2011, 11:03:00 PM
progress has been slow...spent the week at a veterinary conference.  Took my stuff with me, but only made a little progress...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/002-7-1.jpg)
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Post by: caleb0100 on February 26, 2011, 11:06:00 AM
That is just awesome!! It's going to be way better than just hanging up a picture!
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...St Jude Auction Piece
Post by: metsastaja on February 26, 2011, 11:49:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Hooked:
Well I have finally worked my way through all the other orders that were ahead of the St. Jude Auction Piece.  Haven't even started yet, but just printed the pics I will be using.

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/lesstjude11andaquarterwide.jpg)


I am doing something a little different o this piece.  I am making it bigger.  The actual burn area will be about 11 inches wide and 12.5 inches tall.  Why am I doing this?  Number one, just because I want to.  Number two, Les made a very generous donation to a great cause.  And number three, Both Les and Pete are like family even though I have yet to have the privilege of meeting them face-to-face.
Chip this is way beyond my expectations. I think you have created the first "Traveling Burn". Pete will never forgive me if I don't allow it some hang time at his house.
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...St Jude Auction Piece
Post by: Hooked on February 27, 2011, 01:12:00 AM
some more progress...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/015-8.jpg)
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Post by: highnoonhunter on February 27, 2011, 01:31:00 AM
As always Chip...........
EXCELLENT!

Congrats Les and Pete~!
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...St Jude Auction Piece
Post by: Hooked on March 01, 2011, 12:28:00 AM
update...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/005-18.jpg)
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Post by: 1screagle on March 01, 2011, 07:36:00 AM
VERY VERY COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome, would love to see how you do it!!
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Post by: NC BowBender on March 01, 2011, 07:49:00 AM
You are an incredible artist. What a great moment frozen in time
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Post by: coltar on March 01, 2011, 08:20:00 AM
AMAZING!!
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Post by: metsastaja on March 01, 2011, 03:32:00 PM
Can't wait to see patches come to life. I kept his tail.
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Post by: Hooked on March 01, 2011, 05:40:00 PM
Les,
your mossy oak jacket is killing me!  I like mossy oak when I am wearing it, not when I have to draw it, LOL!  I work on it a little and then go to something else.

By the way, I am not done with your faces.  At the very least I need to darken them up.  But they will change hopefully for the better.

Chip
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Post by: Mudd on March 01, 2011, 05:53:00 PM
How cool is this? Way!!!! I'm saying...

I am constantly amazed at the different and in dept talent I see here.

Yours is certainly no exception!! Totally awesome!!

Thank you for sharing.

God bless,Mudd
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Post by: knife river on March 01, 2011, 09:44:00 PM
When I saw the photo I wondered how you'd handle the glare on their glasses.  Looks like you're going to handle it just fine.  Beautiful work!
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...St Jude Auction Piece
Post by: Hooked on March 01, 2011, 11:41:00 PM
update...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/006-16.jpg)
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Post by: Zbearclaw on March 01, 2011, 11:48:00 PM
Insane!  I must have been under a rock not to have seen this before.

How do I order one?  I got a pic or two for sure...
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Post by: Steven Russell on March 02, 2011, 12:11:00 AM
Dang Chip, don't tell me that you were at Western Veterinary Conference.  I was there all last week and would have loved to see some of your work first hand and to get to meet you in person.  Oh well, too late now.

--Steve
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...St Jude Auction Piece
Post by: Hooked on March 03, 2011, 01:06:00 AM
update...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/008-26.jpg)
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...St Jude Auction Piece
Post by: Hooked on March 06, 2011, 01:37:00 AM
update...

still have to finish Patch, Pete's Hat, and other touch ups, but getting close.

Les, have you thought about an inscription?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/010-17.jpg)
Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...St Jude Auction Piece
Post by: 30pointbuck on March 06, 2011, 09:58:00 AM
Dang, thats nice you have a great talent my friend. Beautiful.   :clapper:
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Post by: Hooked on March 06, 2011, 09:13:00 PM
all done except the inscription...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/026-10.jpg)
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Post by: metsastaja on March 07, 2011, 09:48:00 AM
Hog Hunt 2010
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Post by: Marty on March 07, 2011, 10:03:00 AM
I know those guys!
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Post by: 1screagle on March 07, 2011, 11:16:00 AM
Very cool!!!
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Post by: 4runr on March 07, 2011, 05:52:00 PM
EXCELLENT!!
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Post by: Hooked on March 07, 2011, 11:03:00 PM
How's This?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/005-19.jpg)
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Post by: metsastaja on March 08, 2011, 09:13:00 AM
Go for it.  Very special Chip.
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Post by: Hooked on March 27, 2011, 01:06:00 AM
Just thought I would share with ya'll how this piece just did in the 2011 KC Woodcarvers Show and Competition.

Well, Les and Pete got 1st place in the shallow relief carving category.  Also, the judge liked it so much she picked it as 2nd Place for Best of Show.  It is the first time a woodburn has ever placed in Best of Show in the 38 plus years that they have been doing this show.

It must have something to do with the brothers' good looks!    :scared:    :laughing:
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Post by: GRINCH on March 27, 2011, 06:46:00 AM
Congrats,it was well earned  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Dryfired on March 27, 2011, 07:10:00 AM
I'd like to see the "best in show" considering that second place went to such immaculate artwork! Amazing quality work, Hooked!
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Post by: Hooked on March 27, 2011, 10:43:00 AM
Thanks!

Dryfired,  The best of show was a big chip carved bowl.  It was a woodcarving show after all.  42 categories and only 3 are for woodburning.  Pyrography is kinda an afterthought at these shows.  They let us participate but most shows only have one category for us and to even be considered to place in best of show just never happens.  The judge even told me that after the show.  Makes it that much more rewarding!
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Post by: Shaun on March 27, 2011, 11:13:00 AM
I sure hope to get one of your pieces before they start getting priced at the fair market value of your talent!
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Post by: tippit on March 27, 2011, 12:26:00 PM
Chip,  
Absolutely Beautiful workmanship/artistry!

Off subject question:  What were you doing at Western States Veterinary Conference?  Doc
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Post by: Hooked on March 27, 2011, 02:07:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by tippit:
Chip,  
Absolutely Beautiful workmanship/artistry!

Off subject question:  What were you doing at Western States Veterinary Conference?  Doc
Hey, Doc!

I'm in sales.  Started a job last September as a regional manager with a company that manufactures and sells digital dental x-ray sensors to dentists and veterinarians.  Almost embarrassed to tell you who because we are trying real hard to turn around the poor reputation for support they had developed over the years.  We are making real progress!  The company used to be AFP Imaging, but is now ImageWorks.
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Post by: Hooked on March 27, 2011, 02:12:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Shaun:
I sure hope to get one of your pieces before they start getting priced at the fair market value of your talent!
Shaun, prices are going up.  As much as I love doing these pieces, I just can't keep making 4 to 5 dollars an hour with all the time I put into them.  Also, with the recognition I am getting there is starting to be real demand for other types of pieces.  Like this one:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/DSC07219.jpg)

Here are all the pieces I entered, photo isn't the greatest
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/DSC07176.jpg)
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Post by: metsastaja on March 27, 2011, 08:01:00 PM
Chip Congratulations and thank you.

(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/awards.jpg)
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Post by: JJB on March 27, 2011, 09:20:00 PM
Beautiful work!
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Post by: Hooked on April 20, 2016, 05:24:00 PM
May be alittle early, but thought I would bring this post up to try and promote the St Jde auction.  Hard to believe this was 6 years ago.  Better bid high and often!  Might be another 5 years before I offer one in the auction again ;-)
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Post by: gregg dudley on April 20, 2016, 09:06:00 PM
:archer2:    :shaka:
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Post by: gregg dudley on April 20, 2016, 09:06:00 PM
:archer2:    :shaka:
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Post by: MR BILL SHORTY on April 20, 2016, 10:10:00 PM
:notworthy:    :archer:
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Post by: mangonboat on April 20, 2016, 10:48:00 PM
:thumbsup:     :thumbsup: