Janel Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Oak Savanna Sentinel I am asked sometimes if it is hard to let a piece go. Sometimes it is. This is one of them, but I know where it is going and I will be able to see it now and then. I am very thankful for that. This piece is about six inches tall, made from boxwood. For the first time, I have used clear acrylic for the eyes. I painstakingly removed the excess finish from each little nook and cranny. Here are examples of leaving the branches, burly bits and buds as part of the "tree" that the frog sits in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 That is really great Janel - I am in awe of how some of you can get such fine detail in your projects!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Twilbeck Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Awesome carving. I looked and looked ,,,, and yes ,,, it is awesome. The frog, the leaves,and the bark... Thanks for sharing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcel beaudry Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 WOW Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Really extraordinary Janel! Incorporating the gnarly natural bits is genius. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Strom Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 I have looked at this piece several times now. I love everything about it. The frog posture is so typical and due to the smoothness of the finish is almost abstract against the tree. The eyes also fascinate me and draw you in. The branch is just wonderful and I bet was an absolute joy to work on. The details and textures are something to get lost in. There are just so many subtle elements from top to bottom. Really wonderful and a wonder to look at. Great work Janel and thanks for posting it. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Thank you all for your many thoughtful comments. I have enjoyed having this piece by my bench since its completion. It is now in its wooden box, ready to be packed and shipped. I miss it. Some pieces are harder to part with than others are. Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Hi Janel, Woaw, you've really mastered all the effects of photoshop, but I guess the hardest was to get the frog still for the picture.....lol Just kidding, I looked at this piece wondering when the frog would jump. I've always been impressed by your work, but this time...I don't know probably the smoothness of the finish on the frog, I'm in complete awe. As for the rest of the piece....well, Bravo. When I see this kind of work, I'm always wondering what the archeologist will think about it when they will discover it in lets say 2000years.....or more. Thank's for sharing Christophe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lachlan Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 That turned out wonderfully! It really does imbue life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Wow, I love all the layers of detail you have, it gives great depth to the piece, a wonderful demonstration of artistic insight and carving skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Lepine Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Wonderful work! The finish looks fantastic as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 This is a beautiful carving. I love the textures and the composition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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