| Project by Tony | posted 108 days ago | 195 views | 1 time favorited | 20 comments | ![]() |
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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20 comments so far
Colin
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posted 107 days ago
I am humbled, simply magnificent!
-- Colin, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. "Every craftsman was once an amateur"
Thos. Angle
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posted 107 days ago
Excellent work, Tony. I particularly like the texture and the color.
-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon
toyguy
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posted 107 days ago
Your carving skills are outstanding. And the paint, just beautiful.
-- Brian's Table Top Toys http://home.mountaincable.net/~bgraham/
Scott Bryan
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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.
MsDebbieP
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posted 107 days ago
unbelievable… I think I can feel his breath!!
-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
pashley
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posted 107 days ago
Nice…I ain’t “lyin” (get it?!)
-- -Be Blessed!, Patrick
roman
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posted 107 days ago
Tony…..............thats a blue ribbon.
beautiful and thanks for posting it
-- http://www.furnituremann.ca/
snowdog
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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"..
dennis mitchell
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posted 107 days ago
Very nice I hope we get to see more in the future.
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RAH
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posted 107 days ago
The detail is incredible thanks for sharing.
-- Ron Central, CA
mikega
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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
CharlieM1958
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posted 107 days ago
Astounding! Snowdog took the words out of my mouth….How long did that take?
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Woodshopfreak
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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
Greg3G
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posted 107 days ago
Absolutely Stunning Work! Beautifull detail and coloring. Great Job.
-- Greg - Charles Town, WV
GaryK
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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.
Les Hastings
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posted 107 days ago
Excellent!
-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)
ND2ELK
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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
Cookie
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posted 107 days ago
Beautiful work, absolutely love it.
-- Doris Oakwood Ga
davidtheboxmaker
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posted 107 days ago
Tony that is a superb carving. Congratulations on a great job.
jeanmarc
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posted 29 days ago
Excellent work, Tony.
-- jeanmarc manosque france