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Offline Pat B

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a cherished gift
« on: April 07, 2023, 10:44:08 am »
While I was working on Elg Bue, my sinew backed bow of ancient Danish design, Brad Smith contacted me about my project and cheered me on and encouraged me with this build. Brad mentioned he would be building a short, osage recurve he planned to sinew back so I sent Brad a few of the Norwegian moose tendons for his bow. A few days later I received this incredible sketch and watercolor depiction of an iconic picture of Ishi. Marcia framed it up for me so I thought I'd share Brads work with the PA family.
 Thanks, Brad. This is now a cherished part of my primitive archery collection.  8)  Sorry for the glarey picture.
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC

Offline bjrogg

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Re: a cherished gift
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2023, 03:23:43 pm »
Really nice Pat.

Nice artwork and gift Brad.

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Offline Trapper Rob

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« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2023, 08:17:26 pm »
Very nice

Offline YosemiteBen

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« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2023, 01:16:42 am »
very nice! Ishi's kin and mine were neighbors up near Mt. Lassen!

Offline Pappy

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Re: a cherished gift
« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2023, 04:30:12 pm »
That is beautiful, very kind of Brad for sending you that. :)
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Offline chamookman

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« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2023, 03:00:20 am »
Kewl  Bob
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Offline Pat B

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Re: a cherished gift
« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2023, 10:20:53 am »
Thanks, guys. I am very pleased with this sketch from Brad. I didn't realize he was an artist and gallery owner until we started communicating.
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC

Offline PEARL DRUMS

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« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2023, 11:05:12 am »
Brad is an artist. I'd say you made out pretty good on that, Pat.
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Offline Little John

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« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2023, 05:02:37 pm »
What a treasure.
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Offline Hawkdancer

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« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2023, 08:09:22 pm »
Great gift! Remarkable man, as well!
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