8ft Chainsaw carved T-rex

in #artzone6 years ago

Back when I was just a rookie carver, and even to this day I accept all challenges when it comes to custom orders. This one was certainly challenging but I was confident I could do it. An 8ft dinosaur? Sure why not, if I didn't like it then carve another. But no need...
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...was happy with the end result and so was the customer.

Here's a couple progress pictures from log to T-Rex...or just a couple cuts in. I remember back then, I used muscle power and old school ingenuity to lift the logs on end. Not so much anymore. We have access to skidsteers and a nice JCB to do the heavy lifting.
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It looks like it could be anything at this point.
I was wondering how I was going to attach his tail
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Using a large square mortise and tenon along with some gorilla glue (a favorite because it expands) I was successful!
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After finding his tail and stepping back alot, found the head and body.

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My other half snuck in a photo of me working on it.

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This is just before paint
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A daylight photo of the finished piece. I enjoyed carving this piece, it was back in 2012 I believe but it was one of the carvings that helped my confidence and business grow.
I also enjoy the ability to share an another platform such as Steemit. This place is awesome and the support it shows for the arts.
Thank you all so much for following and liking what I post.
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Great work @jonatftforest! I invite you to check out my latest post with a slideshow of photos to check out. #upvoted

Checked it out @rooks you have a new follower... likewise and thank you

Wow! ... Your work is really great. I like it

Woooowww. This is a great talent you have. Great job

wow, very beautiful art ,, it takes concentration and amazing talent to make

Damn dude! Stunning work!

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