Monday, February 27, 2012

It's been two months since our last visit at Christmas to the carving studio. Let's see what's happening.

First, we'll check out our reindeer, Saami. She's laying on her back, hind legs attached.


Here's a close up of her back legs


Her other body parts are stored on the shelf below.



Lady Sophia the poodle is making progress.





A detail shot of Lady Sophia's head:

A Morgan horse is getting started.


Below are the blocks for the Morgan.



The dragon, Yun Hsiang has a magnificent tail.




Freedom's carver is studying its hind area.


Here's a head shot of Freedom


Daisy the little elephant is below.


Daisy holds a peanut in her trunk.


Marcy the unicorn's saddle is shaping up

close up of Marcy

Sally the Swiss cow below


and a close up of Sally's head - before the eyes have been set in.


Below is a photo of the current status of Geno the Orca whale


Sampson the rooster's tail feathers are taking shape.



Sampson's head is getting great texture



Kiger the mustang pony is looking good.


Here's a close up of Kiger's head.




King the lion's head is on the left while his body is on the right in the photo below.


Zulu the servar looks nearly ready for painting.



Kiwi the show horse is now supported by a post after hanging for some months.



Kiwi's front view is below.

One of the rounding boards is on display.


A painter is working on Sir Adrian Chapman.


Lightning is done and ready to ride.