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Here's something I did awhile back...initially I was asked to incorporate a green iguana and a red-eyed tree frog...the zoo was known for their work with these 2 animals...they wanted the animals floating in space flanking the lettering...I thought the idea could be improved on so I suggested to let me draw up a design incorporating them into a scene which they liked...the carving is about 7.5' wide and is mounted on cedar background with cedar framing on 6"x6" post...it is 2 layers of 1.5" redwood hand carved with some sandblasting...the grain in the background layer is oriented horizontally so I could sandblast in water and sky...the grain in the foreground layer is oriented vertically for sandblasting in hanging moss.
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Ya just keep topping the last each time you post Rusty.
They all have been very sharp.
-------------------- Sam Staffan Mackinaw Art & Sign 721 S. Nokomis St. Mackinaw City, MI dstaffan@sbcglobal.net Posts: 1694 | From: Mackinaw City, MI | Registered: Mar 2004
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Rusty, I could look at your work all day. That is just beautiful!!!
-------------------- Charles Borges de Oliveira Borges Lettering & Design Snohomish WA Posts: 352 | From: Snohomish WA | Registered: Mar 2003
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Gotta say Rusty.... you're among my favorites here...nice work...love how the colors and horizon elements keep taking you back...and back..and back. Cool!
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Beautiful work Rusty. I have a soft spot for anything that swims, slithers or crawls. Any reptile or amphibian would be proud of you.
-------------------- Bill Modzel Mod-Zel screen Printing Traverse city, MI modzel@sbcglobal.net Posts: 1356 | From: Traverse City, MI | Registered: Nov 1998
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Dale...when asked the question...how long did it take?...I really don't know...didn't keep up with the time...but the best analogy I can give is that had I spent as much time picking up cans on the side of the road I would have made more money...however...I never determine success of a project solely from a monetary point of view...for if I did I would cry alot...but when all was said and done...I kept the bills paid...and more importantly...I had the opportunity to create something I feel good about...and hopefully something zoo visitors will enjoy for years to come.
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