Title: Bowhunting Art
Post by: Steve O on January 06, 2013, 08:15:00 AM
Post by: Steve O on January 06, 2013, 08:15:00 AM
I want to highlight what impressive memebers we have here and in The Professional Bowhunters Society. This also involves how horrible UPS is at shipping valuable items....
This past March, The PBS held its biennial Gathering in Portland, Oregon. I was able to walk away as the high bidder on two priceless works of bowhunting art.
The first was a single arrow by Mike Vines. The arrow was footed with acrylic, self nocked, snaked skinned and tipped with an Eclipse broadhead. Blake Fischer provided all the contestants with a half dozen broadheads for their hard work.
The second was a hand carved granite slab commenorating the 50th Anniversary of the PBS. Kenn Paulson (1screagle) donated it 100% and it amazes me every time I look at it that it is created by hand on a canvas of stone.
This past March, The PBS held its biennial Gathering in Portland, Oregon. I was able to walk away as the high bidder on two priceless works of bowhunting art.
The first was a single arrow by Mike Vines. The arrow was footed with acrylic, self nocked, snaked skinned and tipped with an Eclipse broadhead. Blake Fischer provided all the contestants with a half dozen broadheads for their hard work.
The second was a hand carved granite slab commenorating the 50th Anniversary of the PBS. Kenn Paulson (1screagle) donated it 100% and it amazes me every time I look at it that it is created by hand on a canvas of stone.
Title: Re: Bowhunting Art
Post by: Steve O on January 06, 2013, 08:21:00 AM
Post by: Steve O on January 06, 2013, 08:21:00 AM
Mike Vines is a good friend of mine. He is the President of the Michigan Longbow Association. He puts himself 100% into anything he does and I watched the entire process of building this PBS contest arrow, from the idea, to all the experimenting, to the final finished piece. I knew he would win the Single Arrow Amatuer Division, and I knew whatever the price, I would bring the arrow back for him.
As you can see, USPS had no problem getting the arrow to Portland. So one would think the sane packaging would suffice to get it back home. Not!
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/PBS/453f7a15ce3c93061229c390d6dc0444.jpg)
As you can see, USPS had no problem getting the arrow to Portland. So one would think the sane packaging would suffice to get it back home. Not!
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/PBS/453f7a15ce3c93061229c390d6dc0444.jpg)
Title: Re: Bowhunting Art
Post by: Steve O on January 06, 2013, 08:27:00 AM
Post by: Steve O on January 06, 2013, 08:27:00 AM
I think Mike fixed the arrow, but he also decided he would make me a new arrow, this one similar, but much more personal for me. This arrow was fletched with feathers from my son's first turkey, killed shortly after the Gathering.
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/PBS/P1010500.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/PBS/P1010503.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/PBS/P1010504.jpg)
It is an awesome example of Mike's work (which he does not sell) from the MotorCity Machete shop.
Mike was so inspired by the arrow contest, he started his own on the off PBS years in cooperation with the MLA. Proceeds go to the PBS Youth Hunt.
Thank you Mike!
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/PBS/P1010500.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/PBS/P1010503.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/PBS/P1010504.jpg)
It is an awesome example of Mike's work (which he does not sell) from the MotorCity Machete shop.
Mike was so inspired by the arrow contest, he started his own on the off PBS years in cooperation with the MLA. Proceeds go to the PBS Youth Hunt.
Thank you Mike!
Title: Re: Bowhunting Art
Post by: Steve O on January 06, 2013, 08:35:00 AM
Post by: Steve O on January 06, 2013, 08:35:00 AM
These photos, and the ensuing hassle are why I will never use UPS to ship anything again.
Kenn and I packed the stone art piece ourselves in the same packaging it was safely transported to Portland in. It was ultra secure, only severe destructive handling could have destroyed my priceless, one of a kind prize:
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/PBS/IMG00340-20120403-1524.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/PBS/IMG00351-20120404-1554.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/PBS/IMG00341-20120403-1524.jpg)
The frame was demolished and granite damaged. I cannot describe how solide that frame was. It is custom built specifically to hold the weight of the granite (and your ashes if desired!) by a master carpenter. UPS had to try to break it!
Kenn and I packed the stone art piece ourselves in the same packaging it was safely transported to Portland in. It was ultra secure, only severe destructive handling could have destroyed my priceless, one of a kind prize:
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/PBS/IMG00340-20120403-1524.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/PBS/IMG00351-20120404-1554.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/PBS/IMG00341-20120403-1524.jpg)
The frame was demolished and granite damaged. I cannot describe how solide that frame was. It is custom built specifically to hold the weight of the granite (and your ashes if desired!) by a master carpenter. UPS had to try to break it!
Title: Re: Bowhunting Art
Post by: Steve O on January 06, 2013, 08:39:00 AM
Post by: Steve O on January 06, 2013, 08:39:00 AM
Kenn and I discussed how we could repair and even possibly improve the look of the original artwork. With the help of my buddy Mike Mitten, we were able to transport the damaged and reconstructed art work with careful personal pick up truck shipping and I finally have my momento in its place of honor!
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/PBS/BasementStoneArt.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/PBS/BasementStoneArt.jpg)
Title: Re: Bowhunting Art
Post by: Steve O on January 06, 2013, 08:44:00 AM
Post by: Steve O on January 06, 2013, 08:44:00 AM
Kenn's website is www.stoneartist.com (http://www.stoneartistllc.com) and he is a sponsor here. He creates custom works of art that will last forever.
Pictures cannot do his work justices, you really have to see it in person to appreciate it! Here are a few anyway.
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/PBS/P1010499.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/PBS/P1010495.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/PBS/P1010496.jpg)
The amazing part is the whole thing started as a plain black piece of granite. Amazing!
Pictures cannot do his work justices, you really have to see it in person to appreciate it! Here are a few anyway.
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/PBS/P1010499.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/PBS/P1010495.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/PBS/P1010496.jpg)
The amazing part is the whole thing started as a plain black piece of granite. Amazing!
Title: Re: Bowhunting Art
Post by: Shedrock on January 06, 2013, 09:41:00 AM
Post by: Shedrock on January 06, 2013, 09:41:00 AM
Wow!
Title: Re: Bowhunting Art
Post by: hardwaymike on January 06, 2013, 09:56:00 AM
Post by: hardwaymike on January 06, 2013, 09:56:00 AM
Yeah WOW! These are amazing and would make the dingiest cardboard box look like an extravagent home. Awesome work fellas.
QuoteOriginally posted by Shedrock:
Wow!
Title: Re: Bowhunting Art
Post by: Butts2 on January 06, 2013, 11:21:00 AM
Post by: Butts2 on January 06, 2013, 11:21:00 AM
That sucker is huge. Would have taken two men to "play" catch with it. Thankfully looks great now
Title: Re: Bowhunting Art
Post by: Steve O on January 06, 2013, 01:14:00 PM
Post by: Steve O on January 06, 2013, 01:14:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by hardwaymike::biglaugh:
Yeah WOW! These are amazing and would make the dingiest cardboard box look like an extravagent home.
I am going to let my wife in on that one!
Title: Re: Bowhunting Art
Post by: hardwaymike on January 06, 2013, 05:48:00 PM
Post by: hardwaymike on January 06, 2013, 05:48:00 PM
Title: Re: Bowhunting Art
Post by: hardwaymike on January 06, 2013, 05:52:00 PM
Post by: hardwaymike on January 06, 2013, 05:52:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by hardwaymike:
Steve, Sorry if it sounded like I was taking about your walls. I just meant in general. I would give up my left...well you know what I mean, to have finely decorated walls such as yours. Mike.
Title: Re: Bowhunting Art
Post by: Steve O on January 06, 2013, 05:56:00 PM
Post by: Steve O on January 06, 2013, 05:56:00 PM
Hey Mike, no worries! I know you did not mean it that way :thumbsup:
I was just trying to be funny! :campfire:
I was just trying to be funny! :campfire:
Title: Re: Bowhunting Art
Post by: hardwaymike on January 06, 2013, 06:00:00 PM
Post by: hardwaymike on January 06, 2013, 06:00:00 PM
Well I was chuckling the whole time I was typing that,lol! Probly why my posts came out so messed up!
Title: Re: Bowhunting Art
Post by: Mike Vines on January 06, 2013, 06:08:00 PM
Post by: Mike Vines on January 06, 2013, 06:08:00 PM
Thank you for the kind words Steve, but the pleasure was all mine. I'm just glad the disateer with UPS was able to be righted.
Also, I too thought the carboard box comment was pretty darn funny. I will have to use that saying one day.
Also, I too thought the carboard box comment was pretty darn funny. I will have to use that saying one day.
Title: Re: Bowhunting Art
Post by: njloco on January 06, 2013, 06:44:00 PM
Post by: njloco on January 06, 2013, 06:44:00 PM
I worked for UPS, and saw first hand how they handle packages, I would rather trust the Post office with my stuff.
Beautiful pieces of art.
Beautiful pieces of art.
Title: Re: Bowhunting Art
Post by: Gen273 on January 06, 2013, 06:59:00 PM
Post by: Gen273 on January 06, 2013, 06:59:00 PM
Steve,
Are you sure that is the right link for the website?
Are you sure that is the right link for the website?
Title: Re: Bowhunting Art
Post by: Steve O on January 06, 2013, 07:05:00 PM
Post by: Steve O on January 06, 2013, 07:05:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Gen273:Sorry bout that, I forgot the llc. I fixed it.
Steve,
Are you sure that is the right link for the website?
Should be http://www.stoneartistllc.com/
Title: Re: Bowhunting Art
Post by: 1screagle on January 07, 2013, 09:48:00 AM
Post by: 1screagle on January 07, 2013, 09:48:00 AM
Thanks for posting Steve. It looks like it will add something good to your man cave. After all the disappointments from UPS and the time since March when you purchased it, I hope it was worth the wait. I do love the new frame, it seems to go with the 50th anniversary very well. Those barn boards are probably at least 50 years or more, probably a lot more.
Title: Re: Bowhunting Art
Post by: Herdbull on January 07, 2013, 11:11:00 AM
Post by: Herdbull on January 07, 2013, 11:11:00 AM
Here is piece that Kenn did for me. After framing it, Kenn hand delivered it to me. No shipping. I call it "Lasting Smiles" and it features Bart and Paul on Kodiac Island. Mike
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff289/MittenM/hero/MikeMitten32.jpg)
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff289/MittenM/hero/MikeMitten32.jpg)
Title: Re: Bowhunting Art
Post by: Guru on January 07, 2013, 12:21:00 PM
Post by: Guru on January 07, 2013, 12:21:00 PM
Serious talent :notworthy:
Title: Re: Bowhunting Art
Post by: 1screagle on January 07, 2013, 01:25:00 PM
Post by: 1screagle on January 07, 2013, 01:25:00 PM
(http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af269/1screagle/PBSE10.jpg)
I feel blessed to be able to work with men and women of Integrity, Character and Passion. Whether it is about a person/people or for people themselves, I find it most rewarding creating everlasting heirlooms reflecting the lifestyle we all share. I'm very honored to know Steve and Mike, knowing them and The Wensel's have guided me to a bigger understanding of many things I find so exciting. It has also opened alot of doors in other new relationships, Lord only knows where that may lead. I've never been involved in any fraternity quite so down home as those I've met thru the traditional enthusiast's. Steve and Mike are great ambassador's for us all, thank you for sharing what you do.
I feel blessed to be able to work with men and women of Integrity, Character and Passion. Whether it is about a person/people or for people themselves, I find it most rewarding creating everlasting heirlooms reflecting the lifestyle we all share. I'm very honored to know Steve and Mike, knowing them and The Wensel's have guided me to a bigger understanding of many things I find so exciting. It has also opened alot of doors in other new relationships, Lord only knows where that may lead. I've never been involved in any fraternity quite so down home as those I've met thru the traditional enthusiast's. Steve and Mike are great ambassador's for us all, thank you for sharing what you do.
Title: Re: Bowhunting Art
Post by: David Mitchell on January 07, 2013, 01:40:00 PM
Post by: David Mitchell on January 07, 2013, 01:40:00 PM
I would never ship anything by UPS after what they did with a bow I sent to Shinken in a heavy PVC tube! Nothing short of deliberate effort or horrible indifference could explain what they just left at his door with no note or explanation. No way--never again. !["[dntthnk]"]("graemlins/dntthnk.gif" "\"\"")
Title: Re: Bowhunting Art
Post by: 1screagle on January 07, 2013, 01:48:00 PM
Post by: 1screagle on January 07, 2013, 01:48:00 PM
(http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af269/1screagle/DSC_0464_zps5c2bf324.jpg)
Hope you don't mind me sending this photo Steve. It is the one I took just before crating it up for you. KEEP THE CRATE! :)
Hope you don't mind me sending this photo Steve. It is the one I took just before crating it up for you. KEEP THE CRATE! :)
Title: Re: Bowhunting Art
Post by: knobby on January 07, 2013, 03:51:00 PM
Post by: knobby on January 07, 2013, 03:51:00 PM
Awesome artwork, Kenn.
Title: Re: Bowhunting Art
Post by: Mike Vines on January 07, 2013, 05:13:00 PM
Post by: Mike Vines on January 07, 2013, 05:13:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by 1screagle:For when you decide to gift it to me. :bigsmyl:
KEEP THE CRATE! :)
Title: Re: Bowhunting Art
Post by: twitchstick on January 07, 2013, 05:15:00 PM
Post by: twitchstick on January 07, 2013, 05:15:00 PM
That is some nice work!
Title: Re: Bowhunting Art
Post by: Steve O on January 07, 2013, 05:29:00 PM
Post by: Steve O on January 07, 2013, 05:29:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by 1screagle:I have the crate, in case we move, or someday are able to build a cabin up north. Heck, the crate this time would be worth at least $200! It is an engineering marvel in itself.
(http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af269/1screagle/DSC_0464_zps5c2bf324.jpg)
Hope you don't mind me sending this photo Steve. It is the one I took just before crating it up for you. KEEP THE CRATE! :)
Thanks Kenn, I am blessed to have your one of a kind tribute to the PBS :thumbsup:
It is inspiring for what it says and what it means? It is also very humbling looking at it knowing the talent and ability you have to make shiny rock come to life.