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Woofmutt's First Carving

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woofmutt posted on 10/01/2008

So I had this old tree lyin' 'round the house...

And inspired by all the great carvers here on Tiki Central I thought I would try my hand at carvin' a Tiki...

I got an old chainsaw from dad...

Sure was a lotta wood chips...

The cat was curious...

Close up of some of the wood chips...

Here's a bird I saw in a nearby tree...

More wood chips...

My first tiki!*

Side view...

Close up...

End of a long day...

Thanks fer lookin'! I'd appreciate any feedback and comments!

[ Edited by: woofmutt 2010-10-07 08:00 and then in January of 2012 he edited it again. Why would he do something so strange? He's probably not one to be trusted, that woofmutt.]

[ Edited by: woofmutt 2012-01-10 20:58 ]

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tikipaka posted on 10/01/2008

Woofmutt, was that first carving of the look on your face when the tree fell? Looks like one of those Big Foot fellas.. :lol: I know it still must have been a lot of work to get it looking good. I can't wait to see what my first tiki will look like. :lol: Of course it probably wood end up in the wood pile with the other wood chips.. Wasn't this thing just up for sale? The wife didn't want it around?

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Bongo Bungalow posted on 10/01/2008

I laughed, I cried, I loved your story... I AM that little bird! i pray there will be a sequel.

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Benzart posted on 10/01/2008

Yes! I Loved the story too and the curious cat checkin it all out and the bird wonderin what you did to its nest? But the Chainsaw hand-me-down says it all.Was that shot AFTER you were done makin that pile of chips? :P Funny story depending on if you are from Texas or New Orleans
As for the carving if it weren't for the "Chicklet teeth" you could post this over in creating tiki, but alas he will be forever banned to the halls of bilge. However after looking into the tiki carving section he may well fit right in! Excellent tiki there mutt. Try to work more on the traditional side for the next one. Now that you are a seasoned carver, there WILL be More, Right?? :D

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RevBambooBen posted on 10/01/2008

Bigbro is not going to be happy.

:)

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Matt Reese posted on 10/01/2008

That is one of the funniest posts I've read in a long time. Thanks.

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Johnny Dollar posted on 10/01/2008

i believe that is the florida-style sasquatch... i am sure that there are many people who would like to buy such a sasquatch, but around here we prefer the classic midcentury sasquatch. i would suggest you look at the offerings of appalachian arts, maybe read the book of bigfoot (BOB)

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little lost tiki posted on 10/01/2008

Beautiful work Woof!
those black beady soul-less eyes
make quite an impact on the viewer! :lol:
Here's a great movie you can watch for more reference!
it's one of my faves!
not much tiki in it tho....
well....actually none....

i think you'll connect with the Travis Crabtree character....
he's got his own song/theme in the movie...

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ravenne posted on 10/01/2008

OMG! :lol:

woofmutt you're hilarious!!!

you = win intertubez

:lol:

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VampiressRN posted on 10/01/2008

It is good to see such high-level talent from the tips of your fingers...we already know your mind is a sive. What about just using your feet to run that saw on the next creation. You are destined for cirque du soliel!!!

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The Sperm Whale posted on 10/01/2008

I am glad to see that at least one carver here is "Keeping it Real" mmm hmm!! I heard dat, raise da roof!!

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dogbytes posted on 10/01/2008

AWESOME
RAD
GOOD JOB

when is the first Seattle Chop?????

teach me!!

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Sophista-tiki posted on 10/02/2008

Haha Book of Bigfoot!!!! its a must read for any Bigfoot aficionado. Of course its good to reinterpret the real old stuff, but Im sure with a little practice you could come up with your own fresh interpretation. and g be a big splash on the modern Bigfoot scene I'm sure its the next big-thing for all the galleries.. When will the first Bigfoot mugs come out? will Bigfoot Farm be making them?

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tekoteko posted on 10/02/2008

Yeah. Now show us your HANDS.

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Tikisgrl posted on 10/02/2008

On 2008-10-01 17:32, tekoteko wrote:
Yeah. Now show us your HANDS.

Boy you are not very observant his hands up there full of wood chips from his carving.

On a more serious note. Wow Woofmutt you are the best carver ever can't wait to see your next interpretation perhaps a Marq?

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Sophista-tiki posted on 10/02/2008

I didnt know there were Marquesian Bigfoots . They probably call them something else, you know like how Bigfoot is called "The Alabama Bogger" in the south.

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Jungle Trader posted on 10/02/2008

Muffwoot, I got so excited to red your fist carving tat I caved tis. Hope yoo lik it. Soory this is teh only view.
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Heath posted on 10/02/2008

"She shore does have a purty mouth"
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edited to fix photo

[ Edited by: Heath 2012-04-20 17:33 ]

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Babalu posted on 10/04/2008

Mr. Woofmutt,

Your tearing it up brother! That first carving really has a "BIG" presence. He must be 4 "FOOT" tall? You RAWK master Woof!

I am also quite jealous of the fact that you have the new model FX2010 water cooled, split action, turbo, combination chain saw and concrete saw. Thank goodness it has that compass built into the handle!

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tiki-riviera posted on 10/04/2008

That tiki would look right at home next to a toilet on your front lawn. Maybe you could carve
a magazine rack on the side of it's head to hold your favorite reading material (Enquirer, People,
Quilting World, Cat Fancy).

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woofmutt posted on 10/06/2008

Gosh. Wow. Jeez. Neat. Thanks! Thanks to everyone fer all the great comments!

I really got bit by the carvin' bug and had these great plans and dreams of sellin' my artwork from my own lil piece of dirt and gravel along a highway somewhere and then this happened:

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Quite a set back. Quite a lotta blood, too. I took a buncha pictures of the bandages to show yuh all but they got deleted. Here'a squirrel though:

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There was a long wait at the emergency room but fortunately I had my pocket knife and one good hand...

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...And I pulled a small branch outta my upper arm and carved these:

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I gave 'em to the emergency room staff. They thought it was funny.

The doc says I got a lotta options fer a new hand, but I already know what I want:

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Useful as heck and obviously chicks dig it!

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Tiki Trav posted on 10/07/2008

You could sell your chainsaw design to the big car companies... I'm guessin it gets very high gas mileage with the piston totally exposed...

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Exoticat posted on 10/23/2008

Sorry about throwing that tree on your house, but I wasn't in a very good mood that day.

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woofmutt posted on 01/31/2009

My first Working Wood the Woofmutt Way workshop wrapped up last night. Of the original seven people enrolled only three stuck it out to the end. (I guess the others just couldn't hack it!)

Here are the final tiki projects:

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Though their skill levels are similar I was really impressed with the diversity of styles.

These tikis are for sale on the Craigslist. You should take this chance to buy a real piece of work from up and coming carvers.

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VampiressRN posted on 01/31/2009

Ooooh...an owl too....you know we love those!!!

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Jungle Trader posted on 02/01/2009

Those look like shit!
Sorry woof, I've always wanted to say that. Is that okay?

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woofmutt posted on 02/01/2009

You can express your opinions however you like. Artists are rarely thin skinned people prone to flying off the handle. And I doubt TC people would make a big deal out of something as small as an opinion they don't agree with. But more importantly I don't care what people think of my workshop attendees' work as long as the attendees keep paying me the $150 fee to attend. And $75 for supplies.

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Unga Bunga posted on 02/06/2009

Count me in for the curious cats and blow up dolls workshop!

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woofmutt posted on 02/06/2009

Curious Cats and Blow Up Dolls

Sounds like a rockabilly porno flick.

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talo ka posted on 07/28/2010

here is my 1st carvin.
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man its loud too.

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McTiki posted on 05/14/2012

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