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Scrimshaw powder horn
BearG:
Saw the horn Sat. morning in person. Kylie has a lot of talent. I also thought it looked alittle dark, but still a great piece of useable art.
BearG.
Eric Krewson:
The only suggestion I would add is to look at pictures of a few horns made by contemporary artists. The most stunning have very fine lines. You have a lot of artistic talent but finer lines would add to the work.
Here are a couple.
http://s881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/Spence_2010/occasional/horns/
JW_Halverson:
Another place to look at artwork masquerading as powderhorns is on the website for the Contemporary Longrifle Association.
Eric Krewson:
A friend who was very ill, didn't think he would live, gave me all his guns, accessories, powder horns and possible bags. He beat the cancer but still wanted me to keep his stuff, said it needed to used and enjoyed, a one of a kind type of friend,
Here is some of his work. He was not an artist but a blacksmith, he does have an eye for detail, again fine lines.
theleatherk:
JW - I definitely see where you're coming from! I must admit I was unwitting of how the horn would turn out when "aged" - my "teacher" just did it, without even really consulting me.. After which, I could only try to make it look acceptable... I do like the fact that I won't need to do that in the future for any customers, as, you're correct, they wouldn't look old! Museum-like or display pieces, would/could, however, which is maybe what my teacher was more going towards. For now, I'll just be happy that I had success and had fun with my first piece.
Eric - I reallllly like the pictures you linked! I should say, however, that I'm quite certain the "cross hatching" (going one way with lines, then the other way, perpendicular, across it) is incorrect. Additionally, authentic pieces would have been made with knives or any sharp object that would do the trick - plus, those men weren't artists, just wasting time. I'm going to work on my style and practices in the future, but I do appreciate the insight from all!!!!
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