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Tag: Cavalier

A Spot of Art

Friday, April 17, 2015Friday, April 17, 2015 ~ George Crawford ~ 4 Comments
The Cavalier - Eduard Charlemont.
The Cavalier – Eduard Charlemont.

I like everything about this painting.  Eduard Charlemont is an easy one to spot.  Generally, his subjects are flamboyantly dressed, generally holding a drink, and often have a musical instrument; even if it’s just a drum.  I think I’m ready to be this guy.  And note the excellent little tusk-tenon bench.

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Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
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Treadle lathe turned bowl and plate made by Mick Robins in spaleted alder (I think). The spoon is Osage orange carved by me.
Treadle lathe turned bowl and plate made by Mick Robins in spaleted alder (I think). The spoon is Osage orange carved by me.
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The sacred connection.
The sacred connection.
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Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
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Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
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Argh! A moment of distraction means the snap of a stone bit!
Argh! A moment of distraction means the snap of a stone bit!
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The bench's small size will allow it to pack easily into the truck, even holding items in the tills.
The bench’s small size will allow it to pack easily into the truck, even holding items in the tills.
Dopp kit and some leather working tools I use to create items like this.
Dopp kit and some leather working tools I use to create items like this.
My traveling bucksaw.
My traveling bucksaw.
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Tools, clockwise from lower left: large awl, sewing awl, rivercane needle case, bone toothpick, sewing needles in center.
Tools, clockwise from lower left: large awl, sewing awl, rivercane needle case, bone toothpick, sewing needles in center.
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Replicated woven sandals from the Southern High Plains and the greater Southwest. Produced from narrow-leaf yucca.
Replicated woven sandals from the Southern High Plains and the greater Southwest. Produced from narrow-leaf yucca.
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Higher, more ergonomic table.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
And I added a leather thong.
And I added a leather thong.
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The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
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A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
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Arabic, 1762 (BnF Gallica, Paris).
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Handmade Shoes
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Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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The author with his antler-fork walking stick and his dog begging for a walk.
The author with his antler-fork walking stick and his dog begging for a walk.
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Design was kept as short as possible for transport. The cross bolt where the arm hinges is a salvaged bolt from an old truck spare tire holder.
Design was kept as short as possible for transport. The cross bolt where the arm hinges is a salvaged bolt from an old truck spare tire holder.
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The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
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The little table has many miles on it now and doesn't look this pretty at all. I'm actually in the midst of refinishing it and will post pictures sometime soon.
The little table has many miles on it now and doesn’t look this pretty at all. I’m actually in the midst of refinishing it and will post pictures sometime soon.
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Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
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An overview of traveling gear. I see this format on the web a lot so I'm stealing the style from far batter photographers than I.
An overview of traveling gear. I see this format on the web a lot so I’m stealing the style from far batter photographers than I.
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Willow pack basket I made several years ago. The straps were obviously new then.
Willow pack basket I made several years ago. The straps were obviously new then.
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My Portmanteau. 18th Century style, it has become my favorite overnight bag.
My Portmanteau. 18th Century style, it has become my favorite overnight bag.
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Bark - 2
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Mountain dulcimer.
Mountain dulcimer.
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Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
My personal favorite (at the moment).
My personal favorite (at the moment).
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Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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Taking a break.
Taking a break.
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