Galloping Wild Horses

[DickMira]

Galloping Wild Horses    The pattern used in this piece was NOT a typical scroll saw pattern but instead was inspired by a line drawing sketch by Antler Carver Jake Schmidt.  I usually study the grain patterns of my boards before selecting a project for that particular board.  This piece of white oak had a perfect grain pattern for these wild horses.  This board was given to me by my friend.  It was one inch thick and 17" x 10" in size.

The modified pattern was cut on the scroll saw using  # 3 New Radial scroll saw blades by Flying Dutchman and carved with a Foredom Rotary Carver.  A black plywood board was attached to the back.  The horses were painted with acrylic paint and then, they galloped off into the sunset of the prairie.

Merry Christmas to everyone.

Dick Mira

 

Edited December 18, 2025 by DickMira

[rjweb]

Very nice, RJ

[jerry walters]

Simple beautiful.  Thanks for sharing Dick. And Merry Christmas to you.

Jerry

Edited December 14, 2025 by jerry walters

[Sycamore67]

Wow...another outstanding piece of art!!

[daveww1]

fantastic job, Merry Christmas to you

[Denny Knappen]

Wow, Dick, a work of art.

[DickMira]

Thanks everyone for the fine compliments.  This was a fun project to work on during this frigid weather.  Dick

 

Edited December 18, 2025 by DickMira

[Archer]

That is gorgeous. 

[DickMira]

This pattern is from Creative Woodworks and Crafts, March 1998  This oak was a hard wood to cut and carve so I do appreciate all the fine comments.  Happy New Year  Have a great year scrolling!   Dick Mira

[heppnerguy]

I love that you do this unique work that I have not seen anyone else do. As you may remember, I bought the magazine issue you got the idea from and gave it a try. If I would have kept at it perhaps I would be doing some myself by now.

Dick

heppnerguy

[DickMira]

Hi Dick, Heppnerguy.   I have tried to reply to you via personal messaging but have been unsuccessful.  Dick Mira

Edited January 4 by DickMira