Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Old English rocking horse


One of the projects for my new endeavor that I had my heart set on making was an Old English rocking horse. I really had fun creating this piece. So many different materials to work with. The horse is hand carved wood, as are the rockers. The boards across the bottom are from my little home grown cherry tree, with perfect scale grain lines and knots. I made the saddle, halter and straps from leather that I shaved very thin. For the mane and tail I was going for a billow-y look.


Here are some in progress pictures.:

Carving the horse
Then painting him






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16 comments:

  1. ElgaOctober 2, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    He is just beautiful, Linda! And something I have always wanted to make one day when I get to the nursery in my dollhouse. I just bought two books on carving yesterday at a charity shop.

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  2. PepperOctober 2, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    I know a Gent who makes full size rockers and how much work goes into them. Your mini version is fabulous

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  3. mcddissOctober 3, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    un trabajo precioso

    besitos

    Mari

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  4. Fi.POctober 3, 2012 at 4:13 AM

    Hi Linda,

    He is absolutely beautiful, I have never seen one as lovely as this before, I can hardley take my eyes off him.

    Fi

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  5. linsminisOctober 3, 2012 at 4:15 AM

    Oh Lina...he is absolutely stunning & makes me feel so nostalgic as he's just like one I had when I was a little girl (too long ago now! lol) Simply fabulous....you have such a wonderful talent!

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  6. linsminisOctober 3, 2012 at 4:16 AM

    oops...fingers not typing well today.....missed the "d" out of Linda!!!!

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  7. SuzyMcQOctober 3, 2012 at 5:01 AM

    Incredible! Beautifully done. I especially love the mane and tail.

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  8. CatherineOctober 3, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    He is just gorgeous! I am so glad you showed some in progress pictures. It is hard to imagine anyone being able to carve something so perfectly.

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  9. CWPoppetsOctober 3, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    What a beautiful miniature piece! Love it!
    Christine

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  10. FabiolaOctober 3, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Fabulous! It's a masterpice.
    Bye Faby

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  11. Patricia PaulOctober 3, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    Fabulous. Linda, this is gorgeous. I have always admired these and envied those English kids who had them in their nurseries. Well done.

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  12. JohnOctober 3, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    >GASP!< I am clutching my pearls, which makes typing a little difficult, but MY GOD! that is AMAZING! I have seen a few rocking horses in my day, but your rocking horse --well, ROCKS! He reminds me of my beloved, childhood 'Brown-Eyes...' (sniff, sniff)! It's simply astounding, Linda!!!

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  13. Karin CorbinOctober 4, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    You are rocking and rolling now! I have always loved those rocking horses and yours is better than any I have seen before.

    I can't wait to see what you will tackle next. I have been hearing rumors about a fireplace bellows?

    That miniature painting and frame you gave Catherine for her birthday was outstanding as well.

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  14. GiacOctober 4, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    Hello Linda,
    that is one of the msot beautiful rocking horses I've ever seen. forget miniature, it's perfect...period! Your skill really amazes me and I love your artwork so much.
    Awsome!
    Big hug,
    Giac

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  15. miraclechickenOctober 6, 2012 at 1:54 AM

    Thank you my friends, your comments mean so much, makes it all worthwhile---

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