Greg, I like the shaping on this one a LOT. I also like the stepped routing that form the legs. Again, very well designed and executed.
I looked for alligator while I was at the fabric store and ran across some simulated gator, dyed red. Do you use the real thing or is it the same as I've found?
Wonderful sculpting once again, I can see why you like that sinker cypress. Rance, I think that Greg just
pulls up a few alligators when he is pulling up all the sinker cypress he is using, but he can not admit it or
the game warden and tree wardens would be all over him. ;<) Thank you once again for sharing your art with
us.
I always sincerely appreciate the feedback that everyone takes the time to post. Thanks so very much…!
Although each wood type has its own characteristics and beauty, the sinker cypress is special to me because of it being a local wood and has been submerged in the swamps for so very many years. There are many other great woods with fantastic grain and color throughout the world…but variety is also a key to keep things interesting.
rance…I use some genuine alligator leather but I also use some simulated leather also. The processed alligator hide is very expensive (about 20 times more expensive than leather) and not something I run across that often.
That looks great Greg…the grain on the front of the box reminds me of the contour line use in maps to depict mountains, hills and valleys ect. Very unique look. You seem to be enjoying playing around with the bamboo for different effects. thanks for sharing.
Cool box Greg! Love the patterns in the wood. Did ya get that cypress from Shelby Stanga? Haha… I like to watch that wild man hunt for those sinker logs.