sunset over the dwellings

[Steve bellinger]

Well not super happy with it, but it is what it is. 71/4x 51/2.Left the sholder at 1/2" as i knew i wanted to try something like this.Dyed black,red and yellow to try to get that sunset look. Multi coats of lacquar.
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[Steve Schlumpf]

Steve - I think you did great on this! The dye work does indeed look like a sunset and the carving leaves no doubt that this piece is Southwestern! Pretty cool! Really like how you stepped outside the norm on this one! Thanks for sharing!

[Steve bellinger]

Steve thanks a lot. I think like Keith B. said, i could of raised the carving up just a little bit, and when ever i do enother one of these i'll do that.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Steve - there is always lots of stuff you can do... after the fact! This one being your first in this style of HF/carving... I still think you did really good and I am looking forward to seeing the next one!

[Steve bellinger]

Steve your right as we always see things after the fact we could of done different, or better. Thanks again man.

[Harry Robinette]

I got to say I'm with Steve on this one, I like the piece allot and can't wait for the next one.

[Jim Burr]

First...the form is dead solid on it. The little houses are a lot of work and really well done!!! Maybe a different color scheme...I don't know. Colors do really well but the yellow (my favorite by the way!) may not fit. 9 out of 10 for a big high 5!!

[charlie knighton]

very nice, thanks for sharing the first of the series

[Ron Stadler]

Whats not to like, that is a really cool idea and you did a fine job, I agree with Steve by stepping out of the norm.

[Kathy Marshall]

Steve, I think you did a great job on this! Especially as a 1st try! Everything about it screams southwest and the dye goes well with it. I do agree with Keith that the dwellings could be a little higher on the form, but it's still great as it is!

[Steve bellinger]

Thanks all. I really like the southwest stuff. As if you can't tell.Have a son that was born in NM when we lived there,so i guess that's where the like of this stuff started.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Great looking piece Steve. Carving and dye really looks good.

[Michelle Rich]

I like it! clever idea.

[Scott Lux]

Very nice. I think it should be on a VERY slowly rotating display. Something around 0.5 - 1 RPM.