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duff Feb 10, 2008

Oh My, Winston has taken forever!    He was my first try at needle felting from Judi's class.    The body ended up not working with the size of the head and in the end I made a new body and  I think it made a difference.      He is 5 way jointed with a lock-line tail, hand painted Blue eyes and an Apoxie Nose varnished with "Baby Tears" for a wet look.     I just can't tell you how happy I am that he is finally done!    Now I can get back to my challenge bear. 

Duff

Federbaerchen Feb 10, 2008

WOW - WOW - WOW  :clap: , congratulations to this wonderful lion! You have really done a great and perfect job! The face looks realistic, I am very much impressed! SUPER 

Lhearn Feb 10, 2008

Duff he is wonderful!!!!       You have done a great job!!!!! :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

kathytaylor Feb 10, 2008

Oh you did a fantastic job on him. He is a real beauty, I love the shading you did also on your needle felt face did you use airbrushing?? and How big is he???

patsylakebears Feb 10, 2008

Wow Wow Wow to echo Claudia's sentiment he is wonderful    

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorFeb 10, 2008

Very, very magnificent, Duff!  Absolutely outstanding!  What a fantastic creation!  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

Marlys Feb 11, 2008

I love that face.

duff Feb 11, 2008

Thank you so much for all the kind words!  I spend hours looking at all the amazing bears here and I am appreciative of all your kind words. Someday I hope to venture in to selling a few of them, this may give me the boost I need.     I give away most of my bears as gifts but I must admit I just can't with Winston.   

He stands about 14 inches tall and all of his shading is done with oil paints.    I don't have an airbrush and don't make enough bears to be able to invest in one.    After reading many of the posts here on TT I decided to try oils plus I could not find a white pen.   I am very pleased with the outcome.    Working on the needle felting was a pain but worth the trials.   I felted an egg shape and played around with both pens and oil and the oil was much easier to use.   The only problem was the fibers, with each pass I had to trim down the fibers that came loose.     Paint - trim, paint- trim, paint - trim, it took 7-10 passes with a dry brush!

Again, thank you all, you've made my day!

Duff

Gail Feb 11, 2008

Absolutely wonderful lion and to think this is your first attempt. I am impressed and look forward to seeing many more of your creations. Good Work!!!!!
Hugs
Gail :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:     

PeachtreeCottage Feb 11, 2008

Terrific face...love the rest of him too!

/bearhugs,

valewoodbears Feb 11, 2008

Wow he is absolutely stunning,  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

Pauline

ConnieB Feb 11, 2008

I can't believe this is your first attempt at felting.  Amazing job!   :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

Judi Feb 11, 2008

GRRRRRRREAT Job Duff!!!!!! 
I remember while you were working on this project that he started looking like a lion ......and he came out perfect :clap:  :clap:  :clap:   Being able to change directions in the middle of a project is an absolute "plus" in the art world.  It leaves the door open for new and exciting possibilities.

matilda Feb 12, 2008

Winston is WONDERFUL Duff. Your patience with the 'trim' paint trim paint has rewarded you. He is truely super. The new body sets him off brilliantly. WELL DONE! :clap:  :clap: 

Cat Gabriel Feb 12, 2008

Winston is AMAZING, Duff, well done  :clap:  :clap: