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Title: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: Hooked on September 13, 2011, 10:42:00 PM

I am going to post pics of this one from start to finish, so it could take awhile. Please be patient with me!

This is going to be my biggest carve/burn piece yet, so I guess you could say the piece will be "Biggie" too, LOL!

The actual carve/burn area will be almost 11 x 14.

Here is the pic I will be working from. All I have done so far is pick the board so it may a while before I post the next pic.

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

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Post by: Joseph on September 14, 2011, 02:25:00 AM

This should be cool!

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Post by: Art Oneshot on September 14, 2011, 02:36:00 AM

Really looking forward to following the process.
Thanks for posting
Art

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Post by: Hooked on September 15, 2011, 08:29:00 PM

On a business trip, but hope to get it carved out tomorrow night. Then I will start posting pics.

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Post by: metsastaja on September 16, 2011, 07:48:00 AM

I'm Hooked. Always love seeing your work in progress.

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Post by: luvnlongbow on September 16, 2011, 11:55:00 AM

This has got to be a good one. Can't wait.

Joe

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Post by: joekeith on September 16, 2011, 11:59:00 AM

Wow, look at the size of that beast :scared: ,and that's a big moose too... :laughing:

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: Hooked on September 17, 2011, 11:47:00 PM

after prepping the board (coating the bark with stuff to keep it from breaking off and sanding the board) I transfer some of the detail, then use a carving knife to make a stop cut all the around all the areas that will be carved out.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/038-1.jpg)

Then, I remove all the excess wood to create the different levels. Once the wood is removed (either by hand tools or by free handing a small router), I sand each level smooth. Everything has to be smooth otherwise the woodburning tools will catch on rough spots and create dark blotches.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/059-1.jpg)

background is about 3/16 deep and Biggie is about 3/32nds deep.

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Post by: huntnmuleys on September 17, 2011, 11:51:00 PM

wow, i like that. cant wait to see the end result.

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Post by: Shakes.602 on September 18, 2011, 07:12:00 AM

I Agree!! :thumbsup: THAT is Cool!! :clapper:

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Post by: Lone Ranger on September 18, 2011, 10:51:00 AM

cool!

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Post by: YORNOC on September 18, 2011, 10:55:00 AM

Yeah, but you need to find a better picture.....one where Biggie doesnt look so depressed.... :bigsmyl:

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Post by: Mike Vines on September 18, 2011, 01:08:00 PM

This going to be good. I'm looking forward to watching this one unfold.

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Post by: jamesh76 on September 18, 2011, 04:44:00 PM

:campfire:

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Post by: Shawn Leonard on September 18, 2011, 08:38:00 PM

WOW!!!!! Shawn

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Post by: Hooked on September 18, 2011, 11:57:00 PM

update...

Not anywhere near done with Biggie's face! I usually do any faces first and get them to a point where I think they are looking pretty good, then start burning somewhere else. I will tweek it here and there as I work on the rest of the piece, then one of the last things I do will be to get the face exactly where I want it.

Faces take longer than anything, because they have to look like the person in the pic. Which is why I charge more for pics with more people.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/026-11.jpg)

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Post by: Bjorn on September 19, 2011, 12:43:00 AM

Way cool! Can't wait for more!! :clapper: :clapper:

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Post by: Hooked on September 19, 2011, 10:59:00 PM

Thanks, Bjorn!

His face looks almost to dark, but I have found that as I burn everything else it appear lighter. I fact I usually have to darken the face more after burning the rest of the pic.

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Post by: Shinken on September 20, 2011, 12:36:00 AM

That is lookin' so *AWESOME* Chip!

It's gonna be tough to make Biggie more handsome-lookin' than that bull!

:laughing:

Keep up the great work!

Shoot straight, Shinken

:archer2:

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Post by: Hooked on October 01, 2011, 11:04:00 PM

update...taken me a while to make some progress

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/062-1.jpg)

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Post by: BMN on October 02, 2011, 10:14:00 AM

:notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:

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Post by: metsastaja on October 02, 2011, 10:42:00 AM

working on a piece that big is going to take a lot of time. I always look for the subtle differences.

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Post by: Shinken on October 02, 2011, 10:49:00 AM

*Excellent* work!

Simply awesome....

Shoot straight, Shinken

:archer2:

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Post by: Ragin Bull on October 02, 2011, 10:52:00 AM

Looks like a Big..gie undertaking :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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Post by: OHtar on October 02, 2011, 10:52:00 AM

wow, very cool. can't wait to see the end result.

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Post by: Trad-Man on October 03, 2011, 12:12:00 AM

The only word I can find is "unbelievable". You are doing this with wood burning equipment? Like the stuff we had in wood burning kits as a kid?

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Post by: Thumper Dunker on October 03, 2011, 12:18:00 AM

Thats too cool.

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Post by: Hooked on October 03, 2011, 12:22:00 AM

Thanks everyone!

Trad-man, Yes, except my woodburner does have a dial to adjust the temperature. Though I don't adjust it much. Most of the time I create different shades by moving quicker or slower across the wood.

not alot of change with this update...all my recent work has been on the twigs and leaves in the bottom left...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/010-19.jpg)

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Post by: elknutz on October 03, 2011, 01:22:00 AM

I remain amazed every time I see your work!

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Post by: huntnmuleys on October 03, 2011, 08:46:00 AM

this is absolutly amazing. i cant wait to see the finished product. unbelievable!

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Post by: Hooked on October 06, 2011, 12:59:00 AM

update...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/008-30.jpg)

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Post by: David Dumke on October 06, 2011, 01:03:00 AM

That is an amazing talent you have there.

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Post by: kojac on October 06, 2011, 02:12:00 AM

Biggie's never look so good!

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Post by: GRINCH on October 06, 2011, 02:44:00 AM

Your making great progress,a true masterpiece in the making. :thumbsup:

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Post by: Trad-Man on October 06, 2011, 07:36:00 AM

This is just mind blowing...it is so good it looks fake! It looks like something you would do with a computer...

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Post by: Pikeman on October 06, 2011, 04:17:00 PM

Biggie looks skinny! Keep up the good work! This is a talented person folks. Seriously this is wonderful.

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Post by: Biggie Hoffman on October 09, 2011, 07:51:00 PM

I kinda like the white porkchops

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: Doc Nock on October 09, 2011, 08:37:00 PM

Biggie,

I think someone is trying to frame you!!

:jumper:

Great job as always, Chip!

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: Hooked on October 11, 2011, 08:52:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Doc Nock:
Biggie,

I think someone is trying to frame you!!

:jumper:

Great job as always, Chip!

Doc, no frame on this one, but he is getting burnt!

update...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/004-26.jpg)

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Post by: DennyK on October 11, 2011, 09:12:00 PM

That's gonna be awsome, you might wanna lay off the coffee! ;)

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Post by: DesertDude on October 12, 2011, 02:53:00 AM

Outstanding........

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Post by: GRINCH on October 12, 2011, 03:01:00 AM

Thats some talent when your burn't wood carving looks better than the photo. :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:

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Post by: metsastaja on October 12, 2011, 09:27:00 AM

looking good Chip.

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Post by: KentuckyTJ on October 12, 2011, 09:42:00 AM

One of my favorite Hero Shots. Can't wait to see the final product.

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Post by: Hawkeye on October 12, 2011, 10:06:00 AM

Now that is one handsome animal! (Moose is looking good, too...)

As usual, Chip, you are doing an amazing job!

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Post by: RC on October 12, 2011, 10:10:00 AM

Wow!!!That is unbelievable. Good job.RC

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Post by: MI_Bowhunter on October 12, 2011, 10:17:00 AM

WOW!! The level of skill around here never ceases to amaze me.

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Post by: Pepper on October 12, 2011, 10:31:00 AM

Fantastic gift you have, waiting for more pics.

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Post by: Hooked on October 12, 2011, 11:57:00 PM

Thanks again for the compliments! Still have a long long ways to go!

update...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/008-31.jpg)

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Post by: daniel boon on October 13, 2011, 12:23:00 AM

That is AWESOME :notworthy: :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:

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Post by: Craig Schoneberg on October 13, 2011, 07:12:00 AM

Simply amazing!!

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Post by: Butts2 on October 13, 2011, 07:40:00 AM

Arm guard check...leaves on Antler check...this is amazing. :notworthy:

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Post by: Dick Langer on October 13, 2011, 08:23:00 AM

I,m spellbound, can't wait to see the finished product.

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Post by: RUSTY1 on October 13, 2011, 08:40:00 AM

That's unreal!!! :thumbsup:

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Post by: Greg Clark on October 13, 2011, 08:53:00 AM

Very Cool!!! You are the "maestro of wood burning" :thumbsup:

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Post by: Bill Turner on October 13, 2011, 12:59:00 PM

Gosh! I was just thinking that I hadn't been seeing much of "Biggie" around here lately. Thanks for sharing his ugly mug and that great moose. You are a true artist my man. :thumbsup:

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Post by: Hooked on October 14, 2011, 01:15:00 AM

update...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/006-20.jpg)

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Post by: Tony Sanders on October 14, 2011, 03:28:00 AM

WOW!,man you are quite the ARTIST. It is great having someone within our ranks that have that kind of skill. Looking to see the rest. Thanks for sharing.

Tony

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Post by: Bill Turner on October 15, 2011, 12:26:00 PM

ttt

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Post by: Hooked on October 20, 2011, 08:03:00 PM

update...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/009-12.jpg)

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Post by: Duckbutt on October 20, 2011, 08:14:00 PM

Jeeeesum Pete how do you do that!?!?

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Post by: Yellow Dog on October 20, 2011, 09:33:00 PM

I'm just amazed by the talent of the great people on this site :notworthy:

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Post by: Hooked on October 21, 2011, 12:18:00 AM

Thanks, guys!

here's another update...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/024-5.jpg)

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Post by: Hooked on October 21, 2011, 06:18:00 PM

I have had a bunch of inquiries, so for those of you who might be interested in having me do one of these for you:

My prices have gone up quite a bit since I started doing these a few years ago. Even at the current prices I don't make more than 6 or 7 bucks an hour. Even a standard piece where I am just doing one hunter and the animal (no background detail) takes 40 to 60 hours. I have not been keeping track on this piece, but I figure with all this background detail I will be at well over 120 hours.

That being said, I am always willing to take a look at a pic you might be interested in having me do and quoting a price for you. Just email me the pic and I will give you a few options based on carving or no carving, background or no background, and size. Also, keep in mind it will cost more for pics with more people or animals. This does not obligate you to anything. I do require a 50% deposit to get on my "todo" List, but even that is refundable until I start your piece.

I do have a website where you can see most of my work, but I think it would be against the rules for me to post it here. Just pm or email me with any questions.

Hope to have another update posted tonight...Thanks!

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Post by: Shinken on October 21, 2011, 09:55:00 PM

I've never seen the Big-ster lookin' so good!

Keep up the great work!

Shoot straight, Shinken

:archer2:

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Post by: imhntn on October 22, 2011, 12:55:00 AM

That is awesome work. I looked you up on facebook and I can sure see why you are winning awards. Thanks for sharing.

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Post by: Hooked on October 28, 2011, 04:23:00 PM

update...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/002-12.jpg)

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Post by: cacciatore on October 28, 2011, 06:37:00 PM

Incredible! :notworthy:

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Post by: Hooked on October 29, 2011, 01:26:00 AM

not alot of change on this one, but posted anyway. Worked on Moose...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/131.jpg)

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Post by: GRINCH on October 29, 2011, 01:46:00 AM

Amazing work.

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Post by: far rider on October 29, 2011, 07:52:00 AM

I have always had a great respect respect for artistic ability. This is a prime example as to why. Amazing! Being a "wood" guy, it is your choice of medium that I like as well. Just exceptional!

Tim

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Post by: Fisherking73 on October 29, 2011, 11:09:00 AM

WOW!

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Post by: Hooked on November 07, 2011, 11:16:00 PM

a little more progress, not anywhere near done with the moose's fur...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/131-1.jpg)

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Post by: David Yukon on November 10, 2011, 01:02:00 AM

Wow, is the only thing I can say!

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Post by: razorsharptokill on November 10, 2011, 03:01:00 AM

That is simply amazing!

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Post by: Biggie Hoffman on November 10, 2011, 09:03:00 AM

Is it ok to tip an artist???

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Post by: 2treks on November 10, 2011, 09:34:00 AM

Yes it is Biggie, But not while he is working on your cool picture.It might get crooked.
(sorry,I had to)

It sure is looking good.

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Post by: on November 10, 2011, 12:13:00 PM

That is awesome! Now if I could only figure out how to get my wife to see this.....what with Christmas coming up and all.

Bisch

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Post by: Hooked on November 10, 2011, 08:15:00 PM

Biggie, All types of tips are acceptable, from hunting tips to cash tips, LOL!

Bisch,
Not likely you would get it before this Christmas, but maybe by Christmas 2012 ;-)

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Post by: rastaman on November 10, 2011, 08:20:00 PM

Incredible work sir!

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Post by: Hooked on November 17, 2011, 11:50:00 PM

I had hoped to have this one done by this coming weekend, so I could enter it in a Woodcarving show. Doesn't look like it is going to happen. I still have alot of work to do on the moose fur and antlers, fine tuning Biggie's ugly mug, and the leaves in the top left.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/011-14.jpg)

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Post by: Dave Bulla on November 18, 2011, 02:37:00 AM

Man!

I went back and forth between the first pic and the last and I gotta say, this one is pretty amazing. I can see little differences but most of those are due to the challenges of shading in black and white vs. in color.

Chip, I'm gonna send you a pm with a pic of my sons first buck he got this year to see what you think. I probably can't afford it but I won't know unless I ask eh?

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Post by: ozy clint on November 18, 2011, 04:06:00 AM

wow! i'm gob smacked! that is some inspiring work.
expect an email when i shoot a tahr one day.

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Post by: far rider on November 18, 2011, 08:56:00 AM

Wow, what an incredible transformation.

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Post by: metsastaja on November 18, 2011, 09:36:00 AM

looking good chip.

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Post by: Doc Nock on November 18, 2011, 12:02:00 PM

Always look more like airbrush art than wood carving to me!

You know how amazing I think your work is, Chip!

God-given talent!

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Post by: Hooked on December 08, 2011, 11:40:00 PM

update...
Sorry, Biggie, this piece is taking far longer than I thought it would...not just because of the detail involved, but because of life just getting in the way of my time to work on it. But I am making progress.

It appears to be getting close, but it is far from done!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/016-3-1.jpg)

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Post by: weezy on December 08, 2011, 11:44:00 PM

Chip,
Beautiful work as usual. You just keep getting better. You have a great talent. I love to see your work.
Thanks for sharing the pics.
Bob

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Post by: Shinken on December 08, 2011, 11:44:00 PM

WOW!

:notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:

Most-excellent art right there!

This piece is turning out *very* nice!

Keep up the great craftsmanship!

Shoot straight, Shinken

:archer2:

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Post by: Big Ed on December 08, 2011, 11:52:00 PM

Your work is truly amazing!!

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Post by: Earl E. Nov...mber on December 09, 2011, 07:07:00 AM

WOW, That is simply amazing..

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Post by: Biggie Hoffman on December 09, 2011, 09:01:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Hooked:
update...
Sorry, Biggie, this piece is taking far longer than I thought it would...not just because of the detail involved, but because of life just getting in the way of my time to work on it. But I am making progress.

It appears to be getting close, but it is far from done!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/016-3-1.jpg)

No sweat! Take some time off and enjoy the holidays with your family. As long as it's here by next Monday.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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Post by: metsastaja on December 09, 2011, 09:42:00 AM

Good thing you did not specify which "next Monday". Chip is a stickler for details and i can tell everyone it is worth the wait.

Happy Holidays to both Biggie and Chip.

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Post by: Hooked on December 10, 2011, 12:33:00 AM

Happy Holidays to you, Les! And everyone else! Really miss having contact with you and Pete!

Biggie,
Besides work and family, I had to get some hunting in during the rut and before rifle season. 3 years ago when I started taking orders it was right at the start of hunting season and I didn't do much hunting that year because I was at home burning. Promised myself that that wouldn't happen again and since they have almost all been hunters I think most of my clients would understand, including you, LOL!

Now I am gonna have to get out there after rifle season to see if "Bubba" made it past the orange army. That will be closer to Christmas though. Hopefully, I should be done before then.

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Post by: alligatordond on December 10, 2011, 06:37:00 AM

Unbelievable!!

Mostly because you found a chunk of wood big enough for Biggie and a moose. Sequoia?

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Post by: Bill Turner on December 10, 2011, 06:59:00 AM

"Biggie" gotta be proud of that piece. Great work. Congrats to the big guy on all fronts.Be safe and "Keep'Um Sharp".

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Post by: Craig Schoneberg on December 10, 2011, 11:42:00 AM

Wow!! Just can't come up with anything original, so will just have to stick to "Simply Amazing!!!"

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Post by: metsastaja on December 17, 2011, 09:23:00 AM

Is it done yet or perhaps a little closer to completion. How about an update Chip.

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Post by: Dave Bulla on January 18, 2012, 08:22:00 PM

Back to the top.

I'd love to see the finished picture.

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Post by: Dave Bulla on February 26, 2012, 04:16:00 AM

TTT

Any more pics yet?

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Post by: Shinken on February 26, 2012, 03:42:00 PM

:campfire:

Shoot straight, Shinken

:archer2:

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Post by: collofthewild on February 26, 2012, 06:17:00 PM

Extremely talented! beautiful work.

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: Sam McMichael on February 26, 2012, 07:32:00 PM

That piece looks so good Biggie will probably want to use it for his picture next time he renews his driver's license.

Really great work!

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: BrownA5 on February 27, 2012, 07:30:00 AM

Unbelievable workmanship!

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on February 27, 2012, 09:35:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Sam McMichael:
That piece looks so good Biggie will probably want to use it for his picture next time he renews his driver's license.

Really great work!

If I ever get them back......

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: joevan125 on February 27, 2012, 10:16:00 AM

The next trophy i get you will be getting a phone call my friend. Also i'm a very patient man so the wait would be no problem.

Joe Van

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: Hooked on May 06, 2012, 11:47:00 PM

Well, have to say I got a little burnt out on burning and luckily Biggie has been very understanding! Also, started a new job in January that has kept me on the road alot.

That being said, I think I am finally done with it.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/074-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: Hooked on May 06, 2012, 11:48:00 PM

oops, just noticed something I want to fix, so there will be another final pic, lol.

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: Shinken on May 06, 2012, 11:57:00 PM

WOW! That is simply *awesome* work right there!

Biggie is gonna enjoy it!

Keep the wind in your face!

Shoot straight, Shinken

:archer2:

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: Gapmaster on May 07, 2012, 12:04:00 AM

That there is worth a million bucks man. Amazing! Great work.

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: on May 07, 2012, 12:41:00 AM

PURE AWESOMENESS!!!!!!!!!!!

Bisch

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: Al Dente on May 07, 2012, 05:45:00 AM

Outstanding craftsmanship. A beautiful piece of art. Enjoy it Biggie.

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: Mike Vines on May 07, 2012, 07:53:00 AM

Simply amazing the amount of talent in the ranks of Tradgang. Beautiful craftsmanship.

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: Horn Chaser on May 07, 2012, 08:29:00 AM

Beautiful work and craftsmanship.

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: collofthewild on May 07, 2012, 09:21:00 AM

AMAZING!!!! beautiful

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: Sam McMichael on May 07, 2012, 08:58:00 PM

Wow! It definitely looks better than Biggie does in real life. Good job, sir.

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: Coonbait on May 07, 2012, 09:32:00 PM

MAN that's beautiful! What a great talent. I can't draw a stickman.
Glenn

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: Hooked on June 02, 2012, 10:23:00 PM

okay, maybe I am done now, lol. Gonna put a finish on it tonight, so it better be done!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Wildfire%20Artistry/028a.jpg)

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: Bud B. on April 30, 2013, 08:56:00 AM

bumpn for BUFF

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: VictoryHunter on April 30, 2013, 11:35:00 AM

Very cool! Nice work.

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: SportHunter on April 30, 2013, 11:43:00 AM

Amazing work!

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: MTArrowLauncher on April 30, 2013, 12:18:00 PM

That is outstanding work! Wow.........

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on April 30, 2013, 01:28:00 PM

This is one of my most prized possessions. The detail is unbelievable. I'm blown away....

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: Gen273 on April 30, 2013, 01:54:00 PM

That is just unbelievable!!! Great work Chip!!! Congrats to Biggie as well!!!

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: graybark uk on April 30, 2013, 04:32:00 PM

Wow!!!!!!!! :notworthy: :notworthy:

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: RecurveRookie on April 30, 2013, 06:41:00 PM

That's amazing! I've never seen anything like that. Wow!

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: Big Sneaky on April 30, 2013, 09:48:00 PM

That is very cool! You are very talented!

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: ti-guy on April 30, 2013, 10:06:00 PM

MAGNIFIQUE! :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: bruinman on April 30, 2013, 10:30:00 PM

Truely awesome work!!

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: MR BILL SHORTY on May 01, 2013, 01:02:00 AM

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :notworthy:

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: rwbowman on May 03, 2013, 10:34:00 PM

Man that is absolutely amazing!!

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: NC BowBender on May 03, 2013, 11:00:00 PM

Just amazing

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: DanielB89 on March 23, 2016, 10:18:00 AM

thought some others might enjoy this as much as I did...

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: KentuckyTJ on March 23, 2016, 12:40:00 PM

Is Wayne still alive?

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: Terry Green on March 23, 2016, 01:38:00 PM

Yes I talked to him a few days ago he's doing just fine

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: DanielB89 on March 23, 2016, 01:55:00 PM

he told me(through pm) that he is about to start accepting orders again, as soon as he gets his sponsorship sat back up.

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: DanielB89 on March 23, 2016, 02:03:00 PM

he told me(through pm) that he is about to start accepting orders again, as soon as he gets his sponsorship sat back up.

Title: Re: Wild Fire Artistry...It's Biggie, both the animal and the hunter
Post by: Doc Nock on March 25, 2016, 11:02:00 AM

Thanks for bringing this back up now that Hooked is back up and taking orders soon!

Incredible detail! Even made ole Biggie look pretty good! :rolleyes: :saywhat: :laughing:

Trad Gang

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