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Turkey Call Paradise => Decorative Calls => Topic started by: Old Geezer on October 19, 2012, 03:18:40 PM

Title: Carved Goldfinch
Post by: Old Geezer on October 19, 2012, 03:18:40 PM

Greg Guthridge of Shadow Turkey calls invited us to visit with his family and view the PA Elk herd.  We were not disappointed.  Besides seeing more big bulls with trophy racks than I saw in CO, I also found that Greg was a very talented wildlife carver.  He had a half finished finch and talked me through the rest of the process of putting on the feather contour and paint.  Greg came up with the creative idea of having the finch sit on one of his uncle's old time turkey calls, with hand written scripture on the sides.  I believe his uncle was in Mickels first book.

Here is the result of our labor.

Ralph

(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k273/yelper_2006/HPIM0005.jpg)

Title: Re: Carved Goldfinch
Post by: West Augusta on October 19, 2012, 05:44:17 PM

That is absolutely beautiful.

Title: Re: Carved Goldfinch
Post by: rocfish13 on October 19, 2012, 07:33:07 PM

Quote from: West Augusta on October 19, 2012, 05:44:17 PM

That is absolutely beautiful.

  X2 SWEET!!! 

Title: Re: Carved Goldfinch
Post by: missouri turkey on October 20, 2012, 08:41:33 PM

Very nice indeed. Love those little gold finches and turkey calls.     *up*      USA       RkLu

Title: Re: Carved Goldfinch
Post by: turkey stew on October 20, 2012, 08:43:50 PM

Outstanding creativity gentlemen! *dance*

Title: Re: Carved Goldfinch
Post by: Hillbillycallmaker on October 21, 2012, 03:28:56 PM

Now that is nice !!

Title: Re: Carved Goldfinch
Post by: Old Geezer on October 21, 2012, 06:43:42 PM

Greg's work is outstanding.  Not only birds, but I saw first hand what he does with his carved animals and fish.  His presention adds to the realisim of the subject.  The finch has an honored place in our dining room

Hope to see more of his work here.  

Ralph

Title: Re: Carved Goldfinch
Post by: gonehuntin982 on October 21, 2012, 08:28:09 PM

That is really nice !!! *up*

Title: Re: Carved Goldfinch
Post by: Mjc21706 on October 22, 2012, 08:59:01 AM

thats outstanding

Title: Re: Carved Goldfinch
Post by: fargobox on October 22, 2012, 06:43:51 PM

There are few more talented than Greg and if there are, I haven't met them yet.. His work is always a treat to see.

Title: Re: Carved Goldfinch
Post by: GSLAM95 on October 22, 2012, 06:58:35 PM

A stunning piece...   *cheers*

Title: Re: Carved Goldfinch
Post by: callmakerman on October 23, 2012, 01:20:59 PM

Awesome piece for sure.

Title: Re: Carved Goldfinch
Post by: firedup on October 25, 2012, 07:45:09 AM

Georgeous!  And I LOVE the turkey call touch! RkLu

Title: Re: Carved Goldfinch
Post by: Shadowturkeycaller on October 26, 2012, 08:40:11 AM

Thanks guys for all the nice comments.   It was an honor to have Ralph and his wife Linda at our place to visit.  I was fortunate that Ralph had brought along some of his turkey weaponry to share with me.  If you havent had a chance to talk with Ralph on the subject of wind instruments, I highly recommend it.

Ralph takes all the credit on this carved bird,

 This was the first time he had touched an airbrush, not to mention a double stage one.


I look forward to seeing his next carving *up* *up* *up* *up* *up*

Title: Re: Carved Goldfinch
Post by: merocustomcalls on November 08, 2012, 01:41:10 PM

Fantastic artwork!

Title: Re: Carved Goldfinch
Post by: rio329 on November 11, 2012, 03:51:06 PM

 *up* *up* *up*