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  1. jmiff348

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    #1 jmiff348, Jan 14, 2007
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    I figure we have some people out there who appreciate a few of the finer things in life...

    This is one example of my dad's incredible talent. It is an exquisite hand-carved 9-foot mantel he recently completed for a client in south Texas, and I am proud to be able to share it with you all.

    Dad is "retired" and living his dream, with some time on his hands that he uses to create a few really amazing one-of-a-kind works of art.

    I've also attached a link to a slide show with more photos of this same piece. Enjoy!

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  2. EC308

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    #2 EC308, Jan 14, 2007
    Very nice work. Great detail. I'm sure it took alot of time to do this.
     
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    #3 LetsJet, Jan 14, 2007
    Nice work!!
     
  4. BubblesQuah

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    #4 BubblesQuah, Jan 14, 2007
    Wow.

    How long does something like that take? What type of wood?
     
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    #5 dongerdude, Jan 14, 2007
    That's incredible - does he work with different subject matter, or only fish?
     
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    #6 darth550, Jan 14, 2007
    WOW! That's really something!
     
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    #7 MARQ, Jan 14, 2007
    Beautiful work; amazing detail!
     
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    #8 PaulK, Jan 14, 2007
    Wow, I am speachless. I looked at the slideshow but it looked like the same one- just more pics.


    Is this the guy that did the wooden F50? ;)
     
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    #9 SRT Mike, Jan 14, 2007
    I could do that, I just don't wanna ;)



    Seriously, AMAZING work. I cannot concentrate for 5 minutes, forget about the countless hours that must have taken.
     
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    #10 kovachian, Jan 14, 2007
    That is incredible, Dremel would shed many a tear.
     
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    #11 FarmerDave, Jan 14, 2007
    Fascinating. How man hours does he have in that mantle piece? Maybe he doesn't even keep track.
     
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    #12 jmiff348, Jan 14, 2007
    I believe this one took 3-4 months. He usually only works on one piece at a time.

    I don't believe so.

    He'll carve anything that anyone can take a picture of or dream up! :)

    Most peices are carved on basswood. He tells me it's much easier to work with because of the light grain.
     
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    #13 jmiff348, Jan 14, 2007
    That makes 2 of us! :)
     
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    #14 134282, Jan 14, 2007
    I don't even know what to say... It's 3D art; absolutely amazing... Is the finished work coated with something to give it that glossy effect and/or to protect it...?
     
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    #15 jmiff348, Jan 14, 2007
    Yes, but I'm not sure what - lacquer I suppose. He uses whatever stain colors the client prefers. I'm usually speachless every time I see one of his completed works.
     
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    #16 jmiff348, Jan 14, 2007
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    Here's another one of his carvings. Dad made this for me (and my wife and kids of course) out of a solid basswood log. For some reason the photo came out extremely glossy - it's not like that in reality. This piece will soon be on display at our lake house.
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    #18 anunakki, Jan 28, 2007
    As a professional sculptor I can say your dad is exceptionally talented. Beautiful stuff ( and its hard to drag a compliment out fo me )

    I know hes retired and hes doing this because he loves it..but I hope hes not selling himself short financially..someone with his skill can commend a LOT of cash.
     
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    #19 Jdubbya, Jan 28, 2007
    Simply amazing stuff. The patience and talent it must take to make those items is insane!!
     
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    #20 djui5, Jan 28, 2007
    Whoa!!!!
     
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    #21 8 SNAKE, Jan 29, 2007
    Your father has phenomenal talent! Thanks for sharing some of his work.
     
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    #22 jmiff348, Jan 29, 2007
    When he was first getting started a few years back, I thought then that he was selling himself short, but he always gave me the "starving artist" speach. Now it's a different story. Although I still don't think his prices come close to what his work is worth, he has received some well-deserved national recongition, and his prices have begun to reflect more of his talent. I will pass on your compliments! Thanks!

    Snake, I only wish I had inherited a fraction of his talent! :)
     
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    #23 Townshend, Jan 29, 2007
    Very amazing work. Thanks for sharing!
     
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    #24 4re308, Jan 31, 2007
    Absolutley amazing work! I wonder how cool a shot of me with my 308 would look set in wood!? Or just a nice big prancing horse!? COOOOOL!
     
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    #25 UroTrash, Jan 31, 2007
    Lovely, lovely work!
     
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