Montserrat Posted December 25, 2020 Report Posted December 25, 2020 My Christmas project is a work in progress, my most ambitious piece, a portrait of my parents. I had attempted making a pattern for this, close to two years ago and then left it sitting. Now that I have gained a little more experience, I have picked it up again; but ended up starting from scratch. In the meantime, I have learned, indeed, that I do need not to divide areas in as many parts as I once thought. I am not sure how it will turn out, or whether I might not chicken out at some point and leave it unfinished. But, here we are… Wish me luck! For the skin I have chosen basswood, the hair is walnut edge in a mix of shades, Aspen for my father. The glasses, I am hoping to coat with some metallic paint, when it is all said and done. Tackling the inner frame today or tomorrow. danny, Dave Monk, Foxfold and 6 others 9 Quote
amazingkevin Posted December 25, 2020 Report Posted December 25, 2020 Chihuahua!!!! Boy this one stands out, So realistic with the wood grain the way you have it and colors!!! Quote
spirithorse Posted December 26, 2020 Report Posted December 26, 2020 Wow! That is extremely nice already! I can hardly wait to see it completed! Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse Quote
wombatie Posted December 26, 2020 Report Posted December 26, 2020 Oh WoW that is going to look amazing. Good luck, I hope you finish it. Marg Quote
Dave Monk Posted December 26, 2020 Report Posted December 26, 2020 Coming along great. Don't give up. Quote
daveww1 Posted December 26, 2020 Report Posted December 26, 2020 looking forward to seeing the finished portrait. Quote
Montserrat Posted December 26, 2020 Author Report Posted December 26, 2020 Today I changed the wood for the vest (on the left) from walnut to Purpleheart. Got over being intimidated by the caddywompus inner frame, which is not square due to the perspective. Then I did some height adjustments for the pieces in relationship to each other. Shaping and sanding next. GPscroller, danny, jvbscroller and 1 other 4 Quote
jvbscroller Posted December 27, 2020 Report Posted December 27, 2020 Impressive!! Already looks great. Very interested to see the final. Montserrat 1 Quote
Tomanydogs Posted December 28, 2020 Report Posted December 28, 2020 That’s excellent. I love it. Montserrat 1 Quote
Montserrat Posted December 29, 2020 Author Report Posted December 29, 2020 I think it's finished or close to it. I will wait a little before glue down. danny, Tomanydogs, Dave Monk and 1 other 4 Quote
Montserrat Posted December 30, 2020 Author Report Posted December 30, 2020 Up on the wall, one coat of walnut oil. GPscroller, danny, Tomanydogs and 2 others 5 Quote
Tomanydogs Posted December 30, 2020 Report Posted December 30, 2020 That portrait looks so incredible. Wow. Well done. danny and Montserrat 2 Quote
scrollerpete Posted December 30, 2020 Report Posted December 30, 2020 This is ART at his finest, excellent job you should be proud of your creation and result. Montserrat and danny 2 Quote
wombatie Posted December 31, 2020 Report Posted December 31, 2020 Awesome. One to be proud of. Marg Montserrat and danny 2 Quote
Montserrat Posted December 31, 2020 Author Report Posted December 31, 2020 Thank you Marg. I am! Superproud! I was not sure I would be able to pull it off! Quote
Brianr24 Posted January 2, 2021 Report Posted January 2, 2021 You pulled it off in a big way! That really looks great. Nice work Montserrat 1 Quote
spirithorse Posted January 2, 2021 Report Posted January 2, 2021 Scrollerpete said it correctly when he said THIS IS ART! The only thing I can say that I don't like much is the Walnut oil finish but, that is just my opinion. Just a little dark for my taste. Everything else is fantastic! You did a marvelous job of seeing an image and making an outstanding pattern and then all the cutting, shaping, sanding, etc. Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse Montserrat and danny 2 Quote
Montserrat Posted January 2, 2021 Author Report Posted January 2, 2021 Thank you guys! Much appreciate the feedback Quote
GPscroller Posted January 3, 2021 Report Posted January 3, 2021 Amazing piece of art work there, beautiful job. Jeff Quote
Gonzo Posted January 3, 2021 Report Posted January 3, 2021 All I can say is, Wow!!! Montserrat 1 Quote
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