USC Booster Roosters carving finished

[MT native]

I was commissioned to carve a rooster with a University of South Carolina theme. My design blossomed from a simple rooster in USC colors to this carving.

A family of roosters heading to a game to support their favorite team. Dad wearing a "Gamecock Hat", jersey and basketball shoes; carrying a pennant. Each of the chicks has painted a large, bright garnet colored letter on their chest to spell out CAROLINA.

In case you're curious, I've been carving (power) for a little over year and am self taught. I will be entering two carvings, this one and a Christmas ornament, in the Charlotte Wood carving (Club) Showcase this coming weekend.

Jane

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[Gotcha6]

Looking forward to seeing it in person this Saturday, as several of us plan to go to the show.
I don't suppose that with the theme of your carving you'd want to meet us at The Roasting Company on Montford Drive for some roasted chicken?:rotflm:

 

[Matt Schnurbusch]

That is awesome. I think it would take me a year to carve just that one. But then I've never carved anything but a turkey. :rotflm::rotflm:

 

[sapwood]

Delightful carvings!
Displays talent and whimsy :icon_thum

Roger

 

[gdc]

that is just cool. good work

 

[Dragon]

Being a SC native and not being particularly fond of ClemPson........I can definitely appreciate that. Great job!

 

[nelsone]

Cool! I'll look forward to meeting you Saturday!

 

[LeftyTom]

That is super, Jane. :icon_thum It should do nicely in the show.

 

[MT native]

Roger, Gilbert, David, Ed and Tom: Thanks everyone for all of the kind words. I always enjoy seeing your works as well.

Dennis and Matt: Sorry I have to miss the roast chicken but I already have plans for chicken fajitas.

Jane

Charlotte Wood Carving Showcase
Marion Diehl Rec Center 2219 Tyvola Rd SAT 12-4pm, SUN 10am - 3:30pm

 

[Glennbear]

Fantastic work Jane, the painting is acrylics ? :wsmile:

 

[MT native]

Fantastic work Jane, the painting is acrylics ? :wsmile:

Glenn, Thanks for the support. Yes, the paints are acrylics. At this stage in my learning curve, I prefer to use Delta Ceramcoat paints but do to lack of supply out here in the hinterlands I often use other craft paint brands as well. I am slowly moving to the more expensive 'artist' paints. I hope to learn to use an airbrush this year. I'm a little nervous about that
Jane

 

[MT native]

Thanks everyone for your continued support. To my wonderful surprise :gar-Bi I won a ribbon. 3rd Place in the Open Misc Painted category.

Jane

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[nelsone]

Thanks everyone for your continued support. To my wonderful surprise :gar-Bi I won a ribbon. 3rd Place in the Open Misc Painted category.

Jane

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Hey Jane! Saw the carving the other day. Very nice!!! Congrats on the ribbon! Sorry we didn't run into each other!