realfEZ Posted March 15, 2011 Report Posted March 15, 2011 Hi, Just wanted to share that I am working on the biggest project so far, in both size (44" x54") and complexity. Every 16th of April is a day of celebration in Constantine. Many events in ton are held around a local historic personality (Ibn Badis). I am working in participating in a contest held for the occasion. The work will have geometric and floral ornaments, human face depiction, Arabic calligraphy, and some of the town's architectural elements outlined. Work is in progress as you can see... Cheers Quote
mikesscrollsaw Posted March 15, 2011 Report Posted March 15, 2011 Looks really good so far. Also looks like alot of fine details. Can't wait to see the finished product. Quote
realfEZ Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Posted March 15, 2011 Thanks guys! Can't wait either. Quote
DWSUDEKUM Posted March 15, 2011 Report Posted March 15, 2011 That sounds like a LOT of work but you are capable of it. It looks great. I'd really love to see pics of the finished item. It should be awesome. DW Quote
realfEZ Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Posted March 15, 2011 Thanks for the trust DW! BTW this is not wood but hardboard (No blaming...I definitely can't find woods with the ideal physical properties). I intend to have it painted in two tone with high contrast. Quote
wombatie Posted March 16, 2011 Report Posted March 16, 2011 Wow that should be amazing when you have finished, can't wait. Marg Quote
realfEZ Posted March 16, 2011 Author Report Posted March 16, 2011 Hi, It's been a busy day Marg! All ornaments are cut and placed on. All the calligraphy which is the name of the Town (Constantine) and a poetic verse (in a half circle shape) are too. Cutting out and glueing the dots and diacritic symbols was a tweezers work At the bottom are from left to right : The ancient Roman aqueduct (local ruin), the Islamic Sciences University, and the tramway viaduct. Constantine is split in two by the Rhumel river ( runs through a canyon), which make it a bridge (and vertigo!) city. See this A couple of days to go... Cheers! Quote
Messman Posted March 16, 2011 Report Posted March 16, 2011 I can't wait to see the final piece. it looks like it is going to be a piece of work that is going to be hard to follow up. Quote
toolbeltman Posted March 17, 2011 Report Posted March 17, 2011 Wow this is great....very interesting to see it come together....thanks for sharing...keep up the good work Quote
Clayton717 Posted March 17, 2011 Report Posted March 17, 2011 excellent looking piece. great job Quote
mikesscrollsaw Posted March 17, 2011 Report Posted March 17, 2011 it looks great so far! thanks for posting it up as a work in progress. it gives me some ideas about doing a large piece.....hmmmmmm can i ask why the hammer is always in the middle of the table in the pictures? just curious Quote
Eagledrum70 Posted March 17, 2011 Report Posted March 17, 2011 Very nice work so far cannot wait to see it complete. Quote
amazingkevin Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 This big project makes my mind wander!This is a real jewel of a project!This answers some questions i have on how to fill up dead space in a drame that's already made thats too big for a project.This way of doing things has me spining my wheels and going "tilt"as to what can be done and how.I'm flabergasted at the creativety of realfez here.he shot for the moon and made it!Thank you so much ,this made my day to see this ! Quote
realfEZ Posted March 18, 2011 Author Report Posted March 18, 2011 Hello, Thanks you so much all for your support! It certainly helped me hang on to the project Here's the full story... Border ornament elements 4 layer stack cutting Glueing Arch Calligraphy and some important Town's Architectural elements Ben Badis' face Trying a solution for the viaduct's stays, while coating is drying Second coating (Added blue) Calligraphy detail Ready for gilding Gilding diacritics and dots More gilding Almost there There There again! I'll take a day off and start something new. This is Scroll sawing isn't it? Best wishes to all and good luck! Quote
toolbeltman Posted March 19, 2011 Report Posted March 19, 2011 VERY nice work...good luck in the contest....thankyou for showing us your project.. Quote
realfEZ Posted March 19, 2011 Author Report Posted March 19, 2011 Thanks Doug, Mike! I know colours are (as always) debatable though. I've never been good with tones, and tastes of people in my entourage never seem to concord. Cheers. Quote
wombatie Posted March 20, 2011 Report Posted March 20, 2011 WOW Fez that is even better than I expected, it is beautiful. Congratulations as far as I am concerned you have already won the contest, fingers crossed for you my friend. Marg Quote
realfEZ Posted March 20, 2011 Author Report Posted March 20, 2011 Our Queen said it! how can't I win it?! Thanks Marg. With SS one certainly wins all the time, just reading all nice comments from others is the most beautiful prize... Cheers. Quote
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