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Posted by ursus21 (Member # 3556) on May 04, 2015, 09:24 AM:
I don't know if anyone here has any interest in this at all but I thought I'd post it, if for no other reason I know a few of you like big mule deer.It's taken me quite a long time to complete this piece but now that it is done, I'm quite happy with it. This mule deer is based off a real non-typical that as far as I know is still alive down in Colorado.
How things started out. This will be kind of a "From this, to this" type picture thread.
A little more progress:
The final result. I will be selling limited edition prints of this drawing. They will be approximately 8.5"x11" and cost $30.00, plus $5.00 shipping and handling. If any of you are the type that prefer to only buy originals. I will be offering the original for $375.00, plus $5.00 shipping and handling. Just PM me for more details if you are interested. Hope you guys enjoy the art whether you are interested in buying it or not.
Posted by cornstalker (Member # 4593) on May 04, 2015, 10:02 AM:
Great job, that is awesome!!
Posted by DAA (Member # 11) on May 04, 2015, 10:17 AM:
Put me down for a print.
- DAA
Posted by ursus21 (Member # 3556) on May 04, 2015, 10:42 AM:
Thanks DAA, will do. Do you still have my mailing address?
Posted by DAA (Member # 11) on May 04, 2015, 11:01 AM:
Yup! Want me to just send a check?
- DAA
Posted by ursus21 (Member # 3556) on May 04, 2015, 11:05 AM:
Sure, that would be great!
Posted by ursus21 (Member # 3556) on May 05, 2015, 06:30 PM:
Just sold the original!!! Life is very good today. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on May 05, 2015, 08:11 PM:
Hey, that's great! WE are all happy for you.
One of our members, by chance? Who prefers to remain monotonous?
Good hunting. El Bee
Posted by ursus21 (Member # 3556) on May 06, 2015, 04:20 AM:
Leonard come to think of it he might be a member here, but I haven't seen him make a post in a couple years, so I don't know if he still is or not.
Posted by TRnCO (Member # 690) on May 06, 2015, 05:14 AM:
I don't know how you do it, but once again, I'm impressed.
I could probably draw a stick person, but even then, might not be recognizable? ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on May 06, 2015, 06:03 AM:
So. He's obviously well off, has good taste, and requires the best. That leaves out me and koko. Maybe Dan, (the man?) They say he's loaded?
I'm just kidding. You certainly have a talent. You know, my sister's first husband is quite the Real Estate Mogul. But, since he has made it, (all except for a very bad heart) he paints. Dabbles in watercolors. And, I have been told that this is a very difficult medium, but anyway. He exhibits every year in Laguna beach at the Art Affair which is an event for displaying and selling, mostly paintings, but also other craft type stuff. There is quite an artist colony in Laguna; but he lives in Carlsbad, and right on the beach, I might add.
All the previous rambling, but coming to the point, any minute now. Troy, I could see you ensconced in this Laguna Beach Community, if things had worked a little different. Of course, you would have to forget about Montana and let your hair grow, get a little grubby, smoke weed, etc. That clean cut stuff doesn't get it, down here.
On second thought, you probably wouldn't be happy in "The People's Republik" as a world famous and slightly eccentric painter of wildlife? But, I'm sure you could make a comfortable living of it.... and just imagine all those Beach Babes! <sigh>
Interesting how life has decisions that change everything. My medical school never happened; regrets, I have a few, but then again, too few to mention. I did it my way.
What were we talking about? Oh yeah, congratulations on the sale, and I hope you sell a bunch more prints!
Say "hi" to Fido for me! Can you get him to sit still for a portrait?
Good hunting. El Bee
Posted by ursus21 (Member # 3556) on May 06, 2015, 08:29 AM:
Leonard, that life style has zero appeal to me. As a matter of fact, majoring in art, in college, really challenged tolerance for the whole hippy-freak-artsy-fartsy community. Some of my peers were pretty cool, but by in large most of them were just weird stoners that were trying to make being a college student a career. Eventually they are forced out of school and have to find something to do...probably end up moving to Laguna Beach Community. ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on May 06, 2015, 08:55 AM:
I knew I couldn't tempt you with Beach Babes!
But, I like the idea of a drawing or painting of the pup romping towards you as in the first photo. He looks so joyful, makes me want to buy a dog!
Good hunting. El Bee
[ May 06, 2015, 08:57 AM: Message edited by: Leonard ]
Posted by ursus21 (Member # 3556) on May 06, 2015, 09:15 AM:
I get along with the little bugger pretty good. He's a total pain in the butt puppy in the house, but in the yard, or out in the hills he's a lot of fun. He loves being out there as well. Last Saturday while we were out for his daily hike he found a front leg of a coyote that appeared to have been shot off during the winter. He picked it up and carried it around like he was the king of the mountain for about 10 minutes. He really thought he was tough stuff. I had to take a photo because he was cracking me up with his little snarl and shaking his head with leg in his mouth.
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on May 06, 2015, 11:23 AM:
Umm? I would hate to embarrass him in front of the folks here but, just wondering....
Does he have his nuts? Just nod your head, yes or no.
Posted by knockemdown (Member # 3588) on May 06, 2015, 11:47 AM:
He sure is a handsome pup! Looks quite fluffy, too...
From when we spoke, Cal A. breeds his own big game curs & is pretty particular about what he wants from them. Kinda figured he'd be a great source to get a badazz cur dog from.
Do you happen to know how your pup is bred?
Posted by ursus21 (Member # 3556) on May 06, 2015, 12:30 PM:
Knockemdown,Cal had the breeding listed on PM when he posted the ad, but for whatever reason the numbnuts over there deleted the ad after it had been on there almost a month. I will NEVER understand that site! I asked Cal to email me the breeding chart, but getting anything that involves technology from him takes forever. Cal did say this was the fluffiest and longest haired cur his dogs have ever thrown. He said he had one about 10 years ago that was similar but not quite as long haired. He assured me there is no golden retriever in his breeding line. ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
Leonard I'm nodding my head yes. I may end up getting him cut, but I will make that decision later as I see what kind of dog he turns into.
Posted by knockemdown (Member # 3588) on May 07, 2015, 03:35 AM:
Thanks!
I spoke with Cal on the phone a while back & really enjoyed the conversation. He happened to be familiar with my dog's Kemmer cur Momma, and hunted a few of her littermates as well. Got a pretty good education on what those dogs were like and what traits he breeds his dogs for...
Anyhoo, there's a possibility that your pup & mine share some relation a few branches back on the tree, hence the curiosity. My dog is gonna be 5yrs old next month, and he still gets mistaken as a Vizsla puppy. ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
Have fun you guys!!!
[ May 07, 2015, 03:36 AM: Message edited by: knockemdown ]
Posted by ursus21 (Member # 3556) on May 12, 2015, 09:17 AM:
DAA, first off, Thank you! Second, your print will go out in the mail today.
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