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Carved in basswood, burning for hair texture and painted with acrylic paints, this carving is about 13” tall. It was first modeled in clay. The wood blank was glued from 4 pieces of 16 quarter basswood and cut out on the band saw. It just cleared the blade guard. The carving was done by hand, using full size gouges. I frequently use a model to guild the carving process. The base is 4 quarter walnut.

-- Tony, Sacramento


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Colin

92 posts in 311 days


posted 107 days ago

I am humbled, simply magnificent!

-- Colin, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. "Every craftsman was once an amateur"

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Thos. Angle

3246 posts in 353 days


posted 107 days ago

Excellent work, Tony. I particularly like the texture and the color.

-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon

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toyguy

398 posts in 228 days


posted 107 days ago

Your carving skills are outstanding. And the paint, just beautiful.

-- Brian's Table Top Toys http://home.mountaincable.net/~bgraham/

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Scott Bryan

7806 posts in 213 days


posted 107 days ago

Tony,

This is a beautiful carving. It is so rich in detail. A true work of art.

Thanks for the post.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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MsDebbieP

10984 posts in 551 days


posted 107 days ago

unbelievable… I think I can feel his breath!!

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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pashley

196 posts in 108 days


posted 107 days ago

Nice…I ain’t “lyin” (get it?!)

-- -Be Blessed!, Patrick

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roman

388 posts in 284 days


posted 107 days ago

Tony…..............thats a blue ribbon.

beautiful and thanks for posting it

-- http://www.furnituremann.ca/

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snowdog

516 posts in 373 days


posted 107 days ago

Holy Cow.. I mean Lion King. Amazing detail, how long did that take you? Please, you have to post a few pics of your shop and tools.

-- "so much to learn and so little time"..

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dennis mitchell

2802 posts in 705 days


posted 107 days ago

Very nice I hope we get to see more in the future.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

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RAH

215 posts in 268 days


posted 107 days ago

The detail is incredible thanks for sharing.

-- Ron Central, CA

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mikega

41 posts in 258 days


posted 107 days ago

Excelllent carving Tony! Your carving, burning and painting are all right on the money. Hope you will be posting more real soon.

-- Mike www.flickr.com/photos/paturner

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CharlieM1958

3538 posts in 609 days


posted 107 days ago

Astounding! Snowdog took the words out of my mouth….How long did that take?

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

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Woodshopfreak

315 posts in 133 days


posted 107 days ago

This is awsome. The levle of detail is astounding. I don’t understand how people can carve beautiful things like this. Great job.

-- Tyler, Illinois

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Greg3G

615 posts in 476 days


posted 107 days ago

Absolutely Stunning Work! Beautifull detail and coloring. Great Job.

-- Greg - Charles Town, WV

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GaryK

8183 posts in 379 days


posted 107 days ago

That is awsome. I don’t know what else to say.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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Les Hastings

359 posts in 164 days


posted 107 days ago

Excellent!

-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)

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ND2ELK

1851 posts in 165 days


posted 107 days ago

Hi Tony

You are a true craftsman in your carving skills! Your lion is exquisite. Looking forward to see more of your work. Thank you for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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Cookie

25 posts in 121 days


posted 107 days ago

Beautiful work, absolutely love it.

-- Doris Oakwood Ga

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davidtheboxmaker

248 posts in 196 days


posted 107 days ago

Tony that is a superb carving. Congratulations on a great job.

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jeanmarc

503 posts in 107 days


posted 29 days ago

Excellent work, Tony.

-- jeanmarc manosque france

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