Monthly project

[fwharris]

Well here is my version of the CarveWright monthly project. They only thing that is not included is the clock.
Not sure if I will re carve those pieces or might add a small picture frame instead.

6 different stains
5 acrylic colors
a small sprinkle of fine glitter
lacquer spray finish

[dougmsbbs]

Thats Nice!

[SandBuoy]

Very nice FW. I told you earlier what mine would look like using 5 stains and all those acrylic colors. Be two big brown plain fish....really nice job of blending the colors together.

[yellowdog]

Fantastic!!

[LollyWood]

FW.

That is great. Your carve work is tops, but that color blend...Man Aces all day Bud!!! TOP SHELF!!

[ChrisAlb]

FW......http://www.carvewright.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_eek.gif.....I'm speechless!!! And with my big mouth...that scares me...lol

Simply FANTASTIC WORK!! Can I hire you for the painting?? Suddenly I feel like a kid with a box of crayons!!

That would be an award winner at ANY show I go to.

OK, not speechless after all...WHEW! :rolleyes:

[Kenm810]

FW,

Great job, The Photos look Terrific, Well Done http://www.carvewright.com/forum/images/icons/icon14.gif
Thanks for Sharing

[FINGERS]

OK now that's very nice Good Job fwharris, I'll take 5 of them!

[mtylerfl]

Well here is my version of the CarveWright monthly project. They only thing that is not included is the clock.
Not sure if I will re carve those pieces or might add a small picture frame instead.

6 different stains
5 acrylic colors
a small sprinkle of fine glitter
lacquer spray finish

Unbelievable! - the trout look real! I don't think it needs a clock or anything else. That is a showpiece to be sure - a piece of art, thanks to your fine finishing technique!

[rcdages]

Your carving speaks for it self.

OUT STANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations many times over.

rcdages

[Audie]

FW

WOW!!! Dang if Chris feels like he is using crayons then I am reduced to finger painting!!!!!!! Top-notch craftsmanship FW, simply amazing!!!

Thank you for sharing your masterpiece!!!

Audie

[jpaluck]

incredible...love it..the finish is perfect

[Amonaug]

*jaw drops to floor*

[Eagle Hollow]

AMAZING:-D
Why can't I do that:confused:

Thank you for sharing this incredible project!!!

[fwharris]

Thanks everyone for the great comments! I even surprised myself with this.

I can't take all of the credit as I had a good coach (wife who is the true artists of the family). She gave me a lot of techniques to try. It did take a little bit of practice to convert painting styles to staining. I have several fish drawn up and stained/painted on scrap to get it down.

Will most definitely do several more of these. Would like to include some actual artificial flies into the design. Might even try with different fish.

Thanks to Michael for making this part of the monthly projects as well. when I signed up for the subscription it was the one showing and hoped it would be the first one to do.

Thanks to all!!!

[DocWheeler]

FW,

Sorry I'm so late in seeing what you accomplished, it is a really good piece of work; you and your wife are a great team!

[fwharris]

FW,

Sorry I'm so late in seeing what you accomplished, it is a really good piece of work; you and your wife are a great team!

Ken,

No problem! No such thing as being "late" when it comes to the forum, it is just "catching up". And thanks!

[Router-Jim]

FWHarris extremely nice job of both carving and finishing. Definitely one to be proud of!



Jim :cool:

[supershingler]

there is definitely a special group of artists on this forum

just showed you carve to a friend of my and to make a long story short

he freaked out

nice work, very nice work

[David Myers]

Wow,

That is fantastic. I hope I can get to your level one day.

You are the Man..

Thanks for sharing.

David

[liquidguitars]

Cool job!

LG

[fwharris]

Here is my latest trout project. This one is done to resemble a brown trout.


This was carved a little bigger than the original size. 10" vs 7" trout, different pattern also.

[mtylerfl]

Here is my latest trout project. This one is done to resemble a brown trout.


This was carved a little bigger than the original size. 10" vs 7" trout, different pattern also.

WOW! (wow, and more wow). VERY nice work!

[Kenm810]

Supper Job, the Colors and Paints you used look Terrific!

[SandBuoy]

Another fantastic job by you FW. Like the idea of the larger size too. Whats next, 20"ers ?

[Amonaug]

Beautiful work!

[Digitalwoodshop]

My "WOW" meter is Pegged......

Need to do them too.....

AL

[Ken Massingale]

Here is my latest trout project. This one is done to resemble a brown trout.


This was carved a little bigger than the original size. 10" vs 7" trout, different pattern also.
Wow, bring out the frying pan, those look real enough to eat. Great job, FW

[fwharris]

Thanks for all of the WOWs from everyone!

The rock backgound added a lot to the pictures. My wife suggested it after I had already taken a few pictures with it on the table. After seeing how well the trout looked against it I might even try to talk her into making some permanent ones to go there.

Thanks again!

[aokweld101]

I must be like Doc, I'm catching up too, great job FW !!

[chebytrk]

Need two more trout species Floyd ........... The Brook and the Cut throat. At least that's what Arkansas people told me and that I had to catch (within 24hrs) so I could claim a Grand Slam. Got it!..... beat me wife to it! LOL !!!

[Mike1]

Great job, lots of patience and talent.

[zan29]

Amazing........the paint job is just so real!