Original Design by Dale Johnson
Ohio Limestone
4′ x 2′ x 6″
As it turns out, this is the only shot I have of this piece finished. It was an out-of-state job, and I didn’t receive pics of it installed. The frame looks good completed
Original Design by Dale Johnson
Ohio Limestone
4′ x 2′ x 6″
This is the best shot of this plaque I have. I do like it. This is a very hard limestone, with fossils and inclusions to deal with, but I really like the result and the color tone. The layers of compositional depth really look good. I’ll have to do that again someday. The client requested a cardinal, dogwood, and pine motif. No problem.
Original Design by Dale Johnson
Ohio Limestone
4′ x 2′ x 6″
This is what a piece looks lke as it being carved. The depth of the background is established first, and then the shaping of the forms begins. I use a pencil a lot along the way.