Fred Bear Portrait

1screagle · February 03, 2012, 09:51:00 AM

I'm looking for help in finding photos and permission to use these photos in my artwork. Fred Bear is first on my list, I'm interested in other archery icons and pioneers as well. Here is a couple photos of recent work. This work is hand etched in granite and framed in beautiful oak by a master carpenter.
Any help leading to the right photos and people to help would be appreciated, thank you.
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I did go back and resize these photos to under 600, hope this will be good. Not great with this stuff.

gregg dudley · February 03, 2012, 10:08:00 AM

Wow! Outstanding work! I don't know about Fred Bear, but you can do my picture!

Izzy · February 03, 2012, 10:18:00 AM

Id order one of Greg, he is a legend his own self. Fine work you do.

gregg dudley · February 03, 2012, 10:22:00 AM

LOL...in my own mind, maybe, Izzy! I am sure that work of that quality is above my paygrade.

rushlush · February 03, 2012, 10:34:00 AM

Thats beautiful!

steadman · February 03, 2012, 10:53:00 AM

Good luck! I did a design of Fred Bear, only to be contacted by Bear Archery and reminded that I could in no way make money from his image. I hope you can, you do amazing work!!

1screagle · February 03, 2012, 01:40:00 PM

I'm always interested in private commissions, creating pieces preserving history for museums, hall of fame and public displays is attractive to allow more people to see the work as it will last forever. Educational and Historical. I can do much more than 24"x24" granite slabs. Let your mind go, if you can concieve it, I may be able to do it.

monsterbuck · February 03, 2012, 03:05:00 PM

I like it. Great work

February 03, 2012, 03:12:00 PM

not just great work...AMAZING WORK!

i can see many hours going into that kind of work.

Gary Logsdon · February 03, 2012, 03:16:00 PM

Before Fred passed away he would have more than likely given you permission just because he like your work. Later, Frank Scott could have gotten a quick thumbs up. I know this because that's how they approved of some of my ideas. Today, however, the name is considered "BRAND" so it's a lot tougher thing to accomplish.

Sirius Black · February 03, 2012, 07:47:00 PM

Nice!

1screagle · February 04, 2012, 09:09:00 AM

I've been having a terrible time posting the right size pic's. There's got to be a better way.

cuboodle · February 04, 2012, 09:23:00 AM

Wow I like it.

rholzie · February 04, 2012, 10:44:00 AM

Without question...I would love to have one of your paintings on my wall!

joekeith · February 04, 2012, 03:09:00 PM

WOW......

1screagle · February 04, 2012, 10:44:00 PM

Anyone know any family to contact from Bear or St. Charles or ?

Thanks for the kind words about the artwork guys.