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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: GetWood on December 13, 2011, 08:43:48 pm

Title: Artwork on the back
Post by: GetWood on December 13, 2011, 08:43:48 pm

Hey,
Just wanted to show some drawings i made on the back of a elder berry bow,
that i made last summer..

hope you like em!

(http://users.telenet.be/fotsirk.nesjirv/Pictures/DSCF5240.jpg)
(http://users.telenet.be/fotsirk.nesjirv/Pictures/DSCF5226.jpg)
(http://users.telenet.be/fotsirk.nesjirv/Pictures/DSCF5221.jpg)
(http://users.telenet.be/fotsirk.nesjirv/Pictures/DSCF5220.jpg)
(http://users.telenet.be/fotsirk.nesjirv/Pictures/DSCF5219.jpg)
(http://users.telenet.be/fotsirk.nesjirv/Pictures/DSCF5217.jpg)

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: GetWood on December 13, 2011, 08:49:41 pm

couple more :)


(http://users.telenet.be/fotsirk.nesjirv/Pictures/Afbeelding%20934.jpg)
(http://users.telenet.be/fotsirk.nesjirv/Pictures/Afbeelding%20931.jpg)
(http://users.telenet.be/fotsirk.nesjirv/Pictures/Afbeelding%20898.jpg)
(http://users.telenet.be/fotsirk.nesjirv/Pictures/Afbeelding%20899.jpg)
(http://users.telenet.be/fotsirk.nesjirv/Pictures/Afbeelding%20904.jpg)
(http://users.telenet.be/fotsirk.nesjirv/Pictures/Afbeelding%20906.jpg)

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: RyanY on December 13, 2011, 09:02:55 pm

Very cool. I love seeing artwork on bows. Really cool style. I think the trees are my favorite part.

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: CherokeeKC on December 13, 2011, 09:15:06 pm

man that is nice work!

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: adb on December 13, 2011, 09:45:29 pm

WOW, that's incredible! What did you use? Is it paint or ink??

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: jeffhalfrack on December 13, 2011, 10:04:06 pm

   I,,,,I    I  just can't  type  the  right  words  to  say  how  much  I  like  that  !!!!!!!  wow !  JEFFW

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: blackhawk on December 13, 2011, 10:07:24 pm

Wicked awesome  8)

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: Postman on December 13, 2011, 10:13:51 pm

very impressive -  love the flow of the different elements in those graphics!

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: Weylin on December 13, 2011, 11:13:04 pm

Absolutely stunning! You should be proud of that bow. Just don't break it!

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: bowsandroses on December 13, 2011, 11:36:51 pm

Way cool Awsome! Can't say enough very artistic work good job. Now I have to ask are the designs after certain cultures. The trees remind me of the celtic, the dragon tail looking spiral Asian and the sun south American. Not important just curious.

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: SA on December 13, 2011, 11:59:05 pm

very cool , look like some tattoo designs . i'm also curious about your inspiration for it?  the trees look like "the tree of life" . great work , i would be nervous shooting it though :D

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: loefflerchuck on December 14, 2011, 12:05:21 am

This is a new level in bow artwork as far as I have seen, yet it is somehow complexly subtle. Not over done or tacky.

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: james parker on December 14, 2011, 12:38:13 am

cool art work, very nice set-up you have there :)

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: TurtleCreek on December 14, 2011, 04:01:04 am

Awesome detail, beautiful bow.

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: medicinewheel on December 14, 2011, 05:02:48 am

LOVE painted bows!

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: Pappy on December 14, 2011, 08:35:55 am

Just beautiful. Love it. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: jonathan creason on December 14, 2011, 10:34:59 am

Very cool!  You have some serious talent.

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: Sidewinder on December 14, 2011, 01:29:25 pm

I echo the praises of everyone, very cool work. Did you pencil it first and then go back with a paint or what?   Danny

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: Dean Marlow on December 14, 2011, 01:56:54 pm

Wow that is beautiful. You have more patience then me. How many hours in painting the bow? Dean

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: TurtleCreek on December 14, 2011, 02:48:42 pm

  What did you use for the artwork?

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: GetWood on December 14, 2011, 03:34:25 pm

 ;D Thanks EVERYONE! i realy appreciate it!
So...i scetched it first with a hard pencil, then i overdrew it with a drawingpen (1mm) Its not the traditional way but...you know :)
The silver accents are done with paint,and a very thin brush.
I think i did it in about 8-10hours :o spread over a whole weekend ofcourse...
And for inspiration....hmm i just got into it i guess..  8)

Thanks again guys! :)

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: Steve Milbocker on December 14, 2011, 04:54:42 pm

I'm sure back in the day that bow would have gotten you the chief's daughter  ;D Beautiful bow.

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: n2huntn on December 14, 2011, 05:09:54 pm

Hoping you stay inspired. Beautiful.
Jeff

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: juan lopez on December 14, 2011, 05:14:48 pm

you're a great artist, very, very beautiful, congratulations

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: Matt S. on December 14, 2011, 06:21:44 pm

Beautiful! Keep 'em coming  ;)

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: dbb on December 14, 2011, 09:41:13 pm

Really nice artwork....and good looking bow too ;)

/Mikael

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: cracker on December 14, 2011, 10:59:01 pm

Excelent art work I like it lots.Ron

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: mullet on December 14, 2011, 11:51:18 pm

I really like that, It's realy cool looking and like said, not over done.

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: coaster500 on December 15, 2011, 01:02:36 pm

How cool !!! Very nice work :)

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: Del the cat on December 15, 2011, 01:58:36 pm

I'm not a great fan of artwork on bows, but dude I've gotta admire the skill and composition of that one.
Nice work.
Del

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: GetWood on December 15, 2011, 02:34:45 pm

Thanks guys!  :)

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: dragonman on December 15, 2011, 02:38:26 pm

very cool...... love the detail,    I know how hard it is to paint a bow....I've tried many times but wiped it off each time because I wasnt happy with it

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: Parnell on December 15, 2011, 04:35:04 pm

Really seems to "look just right". 

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: mikekeswick on December 16, 2011, 05:50:09 am

Sweet :)

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: Scowler on December 16, 2011, 09:56:16 am

That has to be on of the most beautiful and unique artwork designs I've ever seen on a bow.

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: PeteC on December 16, 2011, 11:03:01 am

You did a great job on the artwork,and the bow looks great as well. God Bless

Title: Re: Artwork on the back
Post by: Carson (CMB) on December 16, 2011, 10:11:00 pm

I really like the uniqueness of that work being on a bow.  Kind of transcends traditional bow artwork boundaries and somehow looks really traditional.

I really like the grip, can you post a closer picture or brief how-to on that leather grip?