halfeye's going back to carving, painting done now, a little finish work left

[half eye]

Hey fellas,
      going to have to go back to realistic wildlife woodcarving. Figure most of ya seen enough of my bows anyway. Here's some pictures but they are pics of pics before I had a digital camera and computer so the quality of the little collages aren't the best. If any of ya want some closer pics I'll try to get them for you. 2 sets of pics.....see ya fellas.
rich

[half eye]

second set of pictures....by the way, all the critters are life sized.
rich

[paoliguy]

you sir are quite the artist!

[TRACY]

Dang Rich! Bows aren't even a challenge compared to awesome carvings you are a visionary!


Tracy

[Trapper Rob]

That is some beautiful work Rich. How long does it take you to do those?

[madcrow]

Makes me want to not show my amateur stuff.  Looks great brother.  You have way more patience than I do.

[Danzn Bar]

Never met you, but this confirms my thoughts.....your are...an artist    .................... beautiful Rich, do you sell your stuff??
DBar

[SLIMBOB]

Man!  That is some cool lookin' stuff!

[half eye]

Thanks for the comments fellas..... the jumping whitetail buck took a year to make, the lifesized strutting turkey was about 2 months (I think) and one my collectors asked for a lifesized bald eagle perched with a 26" pike in her talons and feeding thats gonna be between 2-3 months I think. No it aint for everybody but it beats trying to find a timeclock job when you are pushing 70. I'm greatfull that I can do this to off-set the major SS check every month

Madcrow; I cant carve the things you do so dont let my crap take nothin away from yours. I admire what you have posted. Just posted so you fellas know I aint gone belly-up, just doin the old job to make a little money.
rich

thanks slimbob was postin while you was

[osage outlaw]

Wow!  Those are very detailed carvings.  I can't imagine the time and effort involved in creating one. 

[Pat B]

Incredible work, Rich. I knew you were an artist from seeing your bows but this goes to another lever or two maybe. 
 Keep us posted with what you are working on. Your work is an excellent example why we have "Around The Campfire".   

[Adam]

You're a man of many talents.  Is there anything you can't do with wood?  Thanks for posting those pictures.

[mullet]

Beautiful, Rich! No wonder you are so cantankerous , you're an Artist. I see some I'd love to have.

[Fred Arnold]

Incredible work Rich. What kind of wood do you use for the carvings?

[Del the cat]

Woo, impressive stuff
Del