Thank you all for your kind comments. It is much appreciated.
First I would like to take the kudos on the artwork, but I can't. I downloaded the design off of the net and then just simply transferred it to the sporran with a pencil. Then I freehanded the design with the soldering iron. I'm just not that artistic, but I do copy good.
As for the comments about the area. Yes it is a great place to hike, and hunt. We have about 2.5 million acres of forest reserve at our disposal, put aside for the sawmill and pulp mill. Also it boarders on Jasper National Park, which is aproximatly 4 million more acres. The pic of me on the lookout is looking towards Jasper. The peeks in the background are the park boundry. Very few roads lots of walking.
The sporran looks great. I think you did an excellent job. And don't apologize about tracing your design. In "Artist's Magazing" there was a whole article and then a back-and-forth in the letters section about tracing or mechanically transferring images from pictures onto convas before painting. You'd be surprised at the number of professional painters who use tracing or a similar device to transfer a design from either a drawing or a photo onto their canvas.
For some of the large windows which I've made that depict landscapes or major landmarks I've used photographs as a guide while I'm working on the exact pattern for the stained glass window.
I've also done that when working on portrait windows. This commission was for a woman that wanted a memorial to her favorite cat. Since I wanted it to be as accurate as possible I worked off a photo of the kitty.
So don't think that because you had help in tracing the design for the Celtic Triangle that your achievement is any less artistic.
You deserve the praise of your peers here on kilt review.
where did you get the moose hide? i didn't think we had any at home. it sure is nice to see pics of home again i can't wait to be there in person. oh ya great job on the the trinity looks great talk later.8-)
Nice Job
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