Chocolate Labrador and a PS to all

[FrankEV]

A non-protected stencil image I found on-line.  Nobody’s pet-in-particular.  Resized it in Inkscape into an 8”x 10” pattern.  

Cut the pattern in 5/32” Solid Core Birch Ply and affixed to a 1/4” BB Ply backer.    Decided I would color it as a Chocolate Labrador and used a photo of a Chocolate Labrador, with a similar pose, as a coloring guide.  The coloring was done with an Air Brush using Artist Air Brush Acrylic Paints.  The Brown was easy, but trying to get the highlights correct from an apparent light source shining in from the left side was VERY difficult.   After a lot of doing and redoing, I think I finally got it close, and I hope it looks halfway decent.

For this 8”x10” panel, the frame is a simple 3/4” wide rabbeted Poplar rail stained Minwax Early American and protected with multiple coats of Deft Clear Gloss Lacquer.

 

Comments and critiques always welcome.

PS:  This will be the last new posting I put up this year since nothing new is ready for the saw.  

Edit: Deleted this paragraph due to security concerns. Sufice to say we are busy for the next month. 

So, it looks like my shop is going dark for the rest of the year but, hopefully, I’ll be back in front of the saw by the New Year.  

Happy Holidays to all…I'll pesters you all with new posts in 2024!

Edited November 21, 2023 by FrankEV

[rjweb]

Frank, the lab looks great, of course I am partial to chocolate labs having 2, enjoy your holidays, RJ

[daveww1]

very nice

 

[meflick]

Frank, nice work on your lab and all your other many projects you have been sharing. It’s not a “pester” to see your projects. I’ve been having to live vicariously as far as cutting and completing projects through all of you for many months now.  

Enjoy your holidays, Thanksgiving with your daughter and son-in-law and the cruise to follow. Cookie exchange with neighbors and giving them your ornaments should go over well. Then a trip to Branson for the Christmas week should round out your adventures well and you will look forward to some “down time” in your shop I am sure. Happy holidays to you and yours .    

[TAIrving]

Frank, I think you did very well regarding the light source.  

Enjoy your holidays and we will look forward to seeing you next year.  

[Norm Fengstad]

I like the shading color and enjoy family time, however we will miss you

[barb.j.enders]

Well done, as usual Frank.

Happy Holidays.  Safe travels.

[Dak0ta52]

Excellent work as usual, Frank. Happy Holidays to you and we'll be looking for your safe return.

[wombatie]

The look on his face is priceless, "Who Me???"  Looks great Frank.  Happy holidays and safe travels, see you in the New Year.

Marg

[Ron Johnson]

Very beautifully done Frank. All the best to you and yours for the holidays. 

[Charlie E]

Nice job and Happy Holidays!

[rdatelle]

Looks good as always Frank.