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« Reply #225 on: June 03, 2012, 10:43:23 am »
First time in my life I have been called an old Bat and like it:)
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« Reply #226 on: June 05, 2012, 10:57:51 pm »
So now that the carving back and front is finally done and I know that I can realize what I planed for; here is some roundabout on the head.



And done for now


Till here for now, the back of the bat will be revealed once completely done up and once I can take pictures that can convey as to why I'm on cloud 9 right now  yippie yippie
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« Reply #227 on: June 06, 2012, 01:46:58 am »
Loving it  ura
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« Reply #228 on: June 06, 2012, 02:49:46 am »
Nice full circle head-shot - makes so much difference than just seeing the back - very easy to tell what is what here and it is bad ass awesome! yes yes
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« Reply #229 on: June 06, 2012, 08:06:51 pm »
Quote from: 3rdRockFromTheFun on June 06, 2012, 02:49:46 am
Nice full circle head-shot - makes so much difference than just seeing the back - very easy to tell what is what here and it is bad ass awesome! yes yes

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Oh trust me it is BAD ASS AWESOME!  ura dancer5
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« Reply #230 on: June 07, 2012, 02:16:47 am »
Its taken a bit more than 4 weeks from finding the material till wearing it today, but I think it was well worth it.
So here finally the back and everything else:

The back


Shadow and color play (first row outdoor in shadow and lower shots indoor)


Roundabout shots in the sun


Best closeup's. My picture taking is not the best, but you get the idea, plus this material drives me nuts with all those reflections.


And finally, worn by my usual victim


Final words to be said: This piece could be smoother, some lines could be cleaned up, the back could be straightened, etc...... BUT, I belief its exactly those things plus the natural faults within the material, that gives this piece a character that I could not have given it intentionally. The back in particular has, because of them, the illusion of portraying movement. As you can see in the serial pictures above, the back seems to look slightly different with every single change of angle. I have to admit, this was not planed at all, but while sanding I realized what I had done and left it alone while correcting other things. This might be seen or taken as fault, but I dare to promise that it looks fantastic when at hand and the shadows move across the back as a whole.

I also had doubts about suitability of giving it (how did Sara call it ?) "A full moon over Kansas", but looking at it now, it seems rather natural than overly sensual.


Thanks for again for all the support along the way, its great to be here, Kurt
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« Reply #231 on: June 07, 2012, 05:15:38 am »
It's gorgeous Kurt!  But you knew that already.   yes dancer5 yippie
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« Reply #232 on: June 07, 2012, 07:25:27 am »
Whoaa i missed last progress and found it finished in.............AMAZING, i'm sure it is wonderfull at hand. Congratulation Kurt, again you done great...

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« Reply #233 on: June 07, 2012, 07:44:14 am »
Words escape me for a final comment for your current creative "Bat Project". Your creative talents continue to amaze me as they strive to move from your mind, to your hands, to the stone reaching a apex for the crowning glory as shown in the last photo.

Mr Patience, you have excelled with "The Bat".

What's on the agenda for your next project? Material? Color? Give us a hint.

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PS... I pulled this as a quote, of my reply, from your Jewelry Contest entry...... chuckle chuckle
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« Reply #234 on: June 07, 2012, 08:29:03 am »
Job well done Sir - you'll be seeing this on your paycheck and expect a promotion! If only I could eh?

Nice nice nice!!! yes yes yes yes yes
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« Reply #235 on: June 07, 2012, 11:30:57 am »
Dang does this carving make my butt look big or what?
She is very strange Kurt but somehow appealing.
As usual you exceed all expectations:)
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« Reply #236 on: June 07, 2012, 12:03:29 pm »
Again, you WOW us with your excellent carvings.......................
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« Reply #237 on: June 10, 2012, 01:47:09 am »
Thanks guys.

Sara: its not that big, it just looks like it as the back is slightly twisted.
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« Reply #238 on: June 10, 2012, 10:12:58 am »
Playing some serious catch up on this thread- Kurt, you never cease to amaze me.
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« Reply #239 on: June 24, 2012, 03:12:56 am »
Hi there, hope everyone enjoys a pleasant weekend.

Have taken on a new project earlier this week and that's where I'm now.


Local rock that I found last month, possibly a slate.



Came upon some weak spots in the tail section, so had to rearrange the tail, which shortens the piece a little, but make it more fragile for hanging from a leather -band. But now I'm pretty much stuck with the hind-legs. Can't do them in a natural way and will have to bend them similar to a frog. So will see if that works.

OK, so here I'm now. Basically close to finish the preform:


Thanks for looking,..... Kurt
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