| Author | Message | ||
| flaxattack
Advanced Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 361 Registered: 4-2004 |
bob i see your point it could be a matter of where in the lip smacking he is to me- i kinda looks like he's at the end of the it | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 742 Registered: 3-2004 |
I think it's a pretty amazing piece. The only thing that looks kind of odd to me is that the ash circle and silver ring aren't continued through the mouth area. Undoubtedly this is a compromise since the original design had the muzzle extending outside of the circle. I would assume that they tried it both ways and decided that it worked better this way, particularly for showing the teeth. I might continue the ash between the tongue and the lower jaw, though, while leaving it as-is within the mouth to highlight the teeth. The detail of the snout is exceptional, and I hope the eyes really com out like that. They really grab the attention. Of course, the only opinions that matter here are Jeff's and the artists who are doing the creating. If you asked each of us what we thought, you'd get dozens of comments on preferences and adjustments. That's the nature of art. There's no one "right" answer. Looking good, Jeff! | ||
| flaxattack
Advanced Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 362 Registered: 4-2004 |
but i love the feedback thanks bob | ||
| flaxattack
Advanced Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 363 Registered: 4-2004 |
(Message edited by flaxattack on February 03, 2005) | ||
| flaxattack
Advanced Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 364 Registered: 4-2004 |
SUSAN HOUSTON HERE WE ARE GO FOR LAUNCH! | ||
| flaxattack
Advanced Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 365 Registered: 4-2004 |
(Message edited by flaxattack on February 05, 2005) | ||
| flaxattack
Advanced Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 377 Registered: 4-2004 |
(Message edited by flaxattack on February 18, 2005) | ||
| flaxattack
Advanced Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 378 Registered: 4-2004 |
(Message edited by flaxattack on February 18, 2005) | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 1391 Registered: 5-2002 |
(Message edited by davehouck on February 18, 2005) | ||
| dnburgess
Advanced Member Username: dnburgess Post Number: 378 Registered: 1-2003 |
Dave - just got it - in case your interested. Delete when read. | ||
| flaxattack
Advanced Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 382 Registered: 4-2004 |
val dat you? such a happy fellow  | ||
| flaxattack
Advanced Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 388 Registered: 4-2004 |
how we doin on this val? no call just email annoying this week  | ||
| flaxattack
Advanced Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 389 Registered: 4-2004 |
please dont forget to post photo wiht thison my bass before producing for approval etc ty good weekend | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2343 Registered: 6-2000 |
You want to see a picture of your bass with this mock up tailpiece on it? Here's some of the progress James has made on your inlay. Walnut selected for the fur:  Pink ivory for the lining in the mouth:  James cutting out the golden mother of pearl:  The Ash disk cut:  and the Walnut cut:  | ||
| flaxattack
Advanced Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 390 Registered: 4-2004 |
oh my..oh myoh myoh myoh myoh myoh my.. mica thanks so much,..... the intricacy is AMAZING!!...i have been on the road for 3 days... i really needed this! your timing was perfect.. tyty the gmop shot is priceless-brochure quality.. it is the same way i work my stain glass! cept i use opaque paper so i can line up the grain direction and set the color of the piece. will add some photos- yes to seeing the mockup on my bass- just to be sure... thanks for the fix.... will go sit in the corner for 5 minutes,, lol see boys and girls... worth the wait? damn right it is..... i have a question though.. we have known each other a year now since you were nice enough to call me back after i bought my first orion... do i have to keep buying instruments to keep the relationship going??? lmao flax | ||
| flaxattack
Advanced Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 391 Registered: 4-2004 |
mica maybe one day we'll caloborate on a backlit stain glass inlay for that project val suggested we put on the back burner til the wolf is home with me. i'll suppy the insert- you supply the light.  | ||
| flaxattack
Advanced Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 392 Registered: 4-2004 |
from one artist to another hat's off to jim the inlaymeister | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 411 Registered: 4-2004 |
mica? hast thou forgotten me? ;-} | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2367 Registered: 6-2000 |
I was hoping to get another picture, but here's what I've got:  If you like the position James selected, lemme know and he'll sink it into the bass promptly.  This still has all the goop on it, but I think you can tell it looks pretty cool. | ||
| susan
Moderator Username: susan Post Number: 86 Registered: 5-2002 |
Hi Jeff, Before you comment about what's missing in the inlay, let me say the other side of his teeth & the saliva will be inlaid after we've inserted the disc in the bass. No worries. We're almost there. BTW-Thanks for the cheesecakes, they were enjoyed by all. -susan | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 412 Registered: 4-2004 |
fangs alot- youre very welcome,,,hey maybe i will start a trend>?????? my main concern- the previous drawings etc had the ears touching the black ring-see the 2/2/05 mockup and now we have the gap. i realize we are probably at the point of no return and i should have caught it from the other post, i blame myself,,,,,,,,,,,,, other than adding a second ring inside the first almost ala bugs bunny sitting in the warner bros ring, or a wider ebony ring which would,,,, well???,,,,,,,,,dont seem like much could be done. BUT i will add that the difference in the 2 photos mica posted show quite a contrast in the focal point of the inlay boy wish i could be there... then i could bring bagels instead of luggage..  yes he is the blind wolf,, lol question, the area just to the left of the tongue that goop or a gap? hope its goop.. otherwise its not flush to the tongue,.,, direction? i think turning him right will make it less "agressive" looking if you want to turn him left bout an .125 inch , he might look a tad more agressive, here is a thought- how bout having someone hold the bass in its playing position to see how it looks? as thats the way most will see it of you can do this and are comfortable, then so am i- its just plain hard from 3000 miles.... i did notice the slight difference in red on the back of the mouth and i liked it- gives it depth and it is darker in the back of mouth. ask jim -nice call or good accident-lol and matching the nostrils to the mouth turned out aok! out of curiousity? am guessing this is gonna darken up once they spray? which is cool will call you wednesday...... thanks for everything!!!!! | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 413 Registered: 4-2004 |
val i had a bad cough,, i hope i am not being a stickla,,,,<bkynese | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 426 Registered: 4-2004 |
val called me at 10 est fri night thank you buddie james isnt finished- they need to put in the silver ring round the inside if inlay when james does that he is trimming the piece to bring the ears to the top I should have known better.... again! :o) | ||
| jacko
Intermediate Member Username: jacko Post Number: 143 Registered: 10-2002 |
Patience jeff! Funny, I think you told me that back in november LOL! graeme | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 433 Registered: 4-2004 |
did i ? ok | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2378 Registered: 6-2000 |
Hi Jeff, I took these yesterday afternoon:   When James was inlaying the smaller "drip" it sprung from his fingers and landed on his arm. Took him a while to find it, since it's soooo small. | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 851 Registered: 3-2004 |
Oooh! More zoom!!!! Looks good! | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 445 Registered: 4-2004 |
(Message edited by flaxattack on April 08, 2005) | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 446 Registered: 4-2004 |
no zoooom for you...... all zooooms cancelled set it james... awesome totally awesome | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 1589 Registered: 5-2002 |
Love that heart omega. On another note, that's a very nice and interesting looking mandala on the wall. |
