| |
 |
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
| |
| StriperTalk! All things Striper |
 |
|
11-26-2007, 08:38 AM
|
#1
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: in a structure with a roof
Posts: 6,049
|
I like them both , lighter on the scales would be nice to see the stripes better . but your the artist your choice . My buddy made a beutiful rainbow trout on the perfect shaded piece of black walnut with a burner . just awesome ability
|
|
|
|
|
|
11-26-2007, 09:09 AM
|
#2
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: CONNECTICUT
Posts: 851
|
great job dave,i liked the no scales a little better but both are great works.keep it up.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11-25-2007, 12:14 AM
|
#3
|
|
ditch boy
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: the sea
Posts: 664
|
mac good work!
but i think i like the one with out stripes better. IMO
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11-25-2007, 02:15 AM
|
#4
|
|
Fish Hound
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Shrewsbury, MA & Mashpee, MA
Posts: 1,159
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by hyefisherman2
mac good work!
but i think i like the one with out stripes better. IMO
|
i think u meant without the scales steve  and i think i agree too. either lighten down the scales like chris had mentioned or just stick with the stripes. either way, ure work is always awesome to look at. u sure have a talent. |
"There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart.....pursue those."
|
|
|
|
|
11-25-2007, 07:01 AM
|
#5
|
|
Trophy Hunter Apprentice
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: THE Other Cape
Posts: 2,508
|
WOW!! 
That is some fine craftsmanship, Dave. Well done!! You have a true gift and talent, there..............................
As most have said, I feel that the secondary scales take away from the stripes, however the scales make for a better overall work. The scales doan seem busy to me as they make for a fine transition from the stripes to the body of your striper, and more texture is always a good thing when working with wood as it adds definition and tonal depth to your piece. Is there a way to make the "secondary" scales a little less pronounced than the "stripes" scales?
IMHO, keep the scales as they add depth, tone, and realistic detail to yer striper. Also, verrrry nice work on the dorsal, the head, the tail, and the rest of the fins. When can we start buying them, bro  ? I like the added bonus of the lure, as well.
She's very life-like, MAC, and looks like she just swam out of one of my honey holes, up Cape Ann way  .
Last edited by BassDawg; 11-25-2007 at 07:17 AM..
|
"The first condition of happiness is that the connection
between man and nature shall not be broken."~~ Leo Tolstoy
Tight Lines, and
Happy Hunting to ALL!
|
|
|
|
|
11-25-2007, 09:39 AM
|
#6
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: East Prov RI
Posts: 1,501
|
sweet mac!!!
like the one w/o scales better
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11-25-2007, 11:37 AM
|
#7
|
|
Callinectes sapidus
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 6,277
|
Nice job Dave!! 
Honest opinion, I'd sand down the scales to lighten-em up and then re-introduce the stripes lightly as not to overpower the other details. If they came in heavy, I'd sand those down as well. SAnding does wonders as I'm sure you know. BUT...GREAT job none-the-less.
Are you still doing Rock therapy??  |
 ... it finally happened, there are no more secret spots
|
|
|
|
|
11-25-2007, 07:13 PM
|
#8
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: warwick RI
Posts: 182
|
That is very good work.You obviously take a lot of pride in your carving.You should master your craft. Take some scrap wood and
practice carving scales so that they overlap and cast shadows exactly the way you want.Experiment and master it and make it your signature.I had to do a pen & ink drawing of a viking ship one time and I took 4 or 5 days to learn how to draw waves. Totally worth it.Do your best,why show the world anything less?
Good Luck!
|
still by the firelight
and purple moonlight
I hear the rusted river's call
|
|
|
|
|
11-25-2007, 08:53 PM
|
#9
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Southern NH
Posts: 3,781
|
Like the stripes better Dave but that one is nice to. Maybe lighter on scales and a mixed version. All Nice .
Last edited by Skitterpop; 11-26-2007 at 12:18 AM..
|
Good health and family
|
|
|
|
|
11-25-2007, 10:25 PM
|
#10
|
|
Plug Paladin
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Jackson, N.J.
Posts: 1,132
|
I like the scales but would do it with a finer woodburning edge.
Thinner lines on the scales is what I'm trying to say.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11-25-2007, 11:46 PM
|
#11
|
|
Been many moons
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Aquidneck Island
Posts: 400
|
Whats the scale of these fish?
Seriously, no pun intended
Personally, I like the scales better than the dotted line. I think they would be killer if there was some way to lay out the scaled design with more pattern. or to get a curved wood burning tip ... Nice work
I agree with striperknight about having a finer edged tool also...
Last edited by ChiefLinesider; 11-25-2007 at 11:54 PM..
|
Standing on the water, casting your bread
While the eyes of the idol with the iron head are glowing
Distant ships sailing into the mist
You were born with a snake in both of your fists while a hurricane was blowing
|
|
|
|
|
11-26-2007, 11:42 AM
|
#12
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 10,298
|
Both are nice but I like the one w/o the scales better.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11-26-2007, 12:31 PM
|
#13
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 451
|
both great, but i like the one w/out scales a little better
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11-27-2007, 01:54 PM
|
#14
|
|
Formerly the_shocker
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: ricca
Posts: 730
|
awesome mac. i like the one without scales better. no scales. let me know when they are up for sale. i'd buy 3 or 4 of them. great gift idea as well. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
11-27-2007, 02:10 PM
|
#15
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Reading Mass/Newburyport/merrimack river
Posts: 3,748
|
Both are art forms Personaly... no scales |
|
|
|
|
|
|
11-27-2007, 02:21 PM
|
#16
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,464
|
As you probably assumed (why else for the post  ) the scale pattern is a bit heavy and busy IMHO.
I'd shoot for something inbetween. Instead of individual scales perhaps use some "scale like" marks to add character or motion. Take a look at fish pictures to see what features you may want to incorporate as accents so they add interest but don't dominate.
Still great stuff though 
-spence |
|
|
|
|
|
|
12-01-2007, 11:48 AM
|
#17
|
|
><(((°> ><((( °> ><(((°>
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Falmouth, Ma
Posts: 1,520
|
sweetness, but in my opinion, it looks better w/o scales.
still they are both awesome, great work
|
60 % of the time, it works every time.
|
|
|
|
|
12-01-2007, 04:23 PM
|
#18
|
|
Just Keep On Pluggin !
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: New Haven,CT.
Posts: 1,041
|
Looks more lifelike with the scales. The other is freiken good also but the scales give it more 3D look. Great job on both Mac!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:55 AM.
|
| |
Hybrid Mode