Update on Roe: The Horse Commission

Right.... so, even though I rotated this picture, the upload isn't going to co-operate.  Well, then this is a pathetic flop of a post!  Because this picture isn't even the most recent picture of the work.

Well, this kind of sums up how life has been going for me.  This portrait has been a struggle, and only because basswood rounds take much longer to burn because of the way the wood-fibers go.

Despite this and my lack of patience, Roe, the horse seems to be turning out well.  This commission is for my music instructor.  It is of her horse, who passed away 25 years ago in May. It is a very special piece for her because Roe stole her heart.

After I complete Roe I will be burning a dog, named Cujo.  I have never met Cujo, he passed away recently, and took part of his master's heart with him.  I never imagined I'd do so many Posthumous pet portraits, but I am very humbled to know that this portrait of Roe even in the unfinished stages, has touched my client.

Apart from Pyrography, here is a link to an awesome song that I will be attempting to play on my panflute. I have been working so hard at my music lately, and I give thanks for my renewed passion for my music, to Jon Schmidt and Steven Nelson (The Piano Guys) and their youtube videos.  I hope to make a few recording soon enough but I have no means to do this.

So, if you're in the mood for it, take a gander at this link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Uu-PdK6-oU&feature=my_liked_videos&list=LLrYiuvF8XI3br8N1nPVn0DQ

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