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These antlers and I have worked together. I imagine a scene and enjoy the rapid firing of scoping my collection of antlers trying to find the right one for what it is I see inside my imagination. These carvings are true one of a kinds that are created through immense channelled emotions and with no time limitations.
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Custom Knife - Eagle |
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Wildlife artist Greg Bradacs and custom knife maker Peter Spiess, of PSP Custom Knives have combined their skills to offer collectors exquisite one of a kind knives to complete any fine collection. This image shows their first piece. Peter masterfully hand shaped the Damascus steel blade along with the exotic handle selected from giraffe leg bone. Greg later carved the eagle's head into the upper section of the handle. Mosaic pins fasten the handle, completing this one of a kind masterpiece. To obtain further information, please contact Peter Spiess. info@spiessknives.com
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Don't Look Back |
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Welcome to my most detailed carving of 2003. Like a beacon, this antler told me a story and showed me a vision within a week of having it in my possession. Consideration of movement, placement, detail, expression and attempting to capture a story has come together here. In British Columbia we have a lot of human/bear encounters. Some incidents don't end in favor of the human and in that case the bear suffers immediate retribution. This story on the other hand ends in favor of the human, and the bears. We begin with our ethical hunter enjoying an afternoon of hunting when he comes upon a sow grizzly and her two cubs. Without hesitation he begins to backtrack so as not to startle them. Hearing a hair raising roar, followed by the thundering sound of the charging bear, he knew he'd been spotted and it was time to make tracks. All he could think was 'Don't Look Back!' Recalling a large spruce tree he hurtled towards it. As the sow charged she snarled loudly indicating to her offspring to get to safety. Racing with blinding speed to the bottom of the tree the hunter was climbing, she attempted to eliminate the threat posed to her and her cubs. From the hunter's safe perch, he witnessed the sow's display of strength, anger and intolerance due to his presence. Eventually the sow left, but our hunter was in such a state of awe he may still be in that tree.
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Somewhere in the Forest |
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I tried to capture as much detail as possible in this small carving. Almost all of the intricacy was completed with dentistry drill bits and burrs. Given an up close look you will find a dog sleeping on the log made dock. There are three seats in the canoe and a half moon is carved into the door of the outhouse. An old wine barrel stands upright to collect rainwater while a set of moose antlers hang above the doorway from a successful hunt. The front door has a handle and the windows have panes. Cut logs are stacked at the side of the cabin and just a few steps away is the chopping block with the axe still stuck in the stump. Somewhere in the forest lives a solitary being. They have everything anyone could ever want or need. There’s a log cabin for shelter, a sharp axe to cut and stockpile wood, an abundance of clean air, a sturdy canoe for transportation, and the outhouse is for you know what. Best of all? A dog, their companion, napping quietly on the dock.
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Something's Not Right (Sheep Horn) |
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This one of a kind is unique from my other work. To date this is the only sheep horn I've carved. Because I had a deadline for this piece and a request for a specific scene, I was forced to use my imagination in the limited area offered by the horn. To complicate matters, I found the horn quite thin near the base that proposed for careful planning. I was requested to carve a grizzly bear stalking a Dall sheep. As I carved, I thought of the moment of surprise when a grizzly makes it's presence known just before it charges. The bear used the rock face for concealment. Silently he stalked the ewe and her lamb. The ewe's sixth sense was telling her 'Something's Not Right' and should prepared herself and her lamb to allude the imminent feeling of danger. Our bear had to find his meal elsewhere since he failed in making a meal out of one of these sheep.
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Grizzly Bear in River (Untitled) |
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This carving was done on request. Using my imagination and having this antler show me a vision, we came together to offer you this: Listen to water gargle repetitively rinsing the backside of the grizzly's legs as he stands monumental in the river. Concentrate on the huffing sounds punctuating the air as the bear's tremendous paws swipe at leaping salmon. Teeth will slam with a 'crack' on failed attempts to catch acrobatic fish. Eyes will pierce the waters below to anticipate the fishes' next move. Any second now...wait...wait...got one! Our bear's style of fishing has paid off earning him a well deserved meal and look, more are leaping ensuring there'll be more when he finishes eating that one. |
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