Turquoise Painted Deer Skull Art

I found this real bone deer skull packed away in storage. Rather than toss it, or give it away, I decided to clean it ,and ask my girlfriend to paint it. She is a professional, award winning artist, whose turquoise paintings have sold for hundreds of dollars. You can see more of her art work at http://www.inartstudio.com/ This turquoise painted deer skull was so much fun, that we have started another one. And maybe in the end, we are somehow honoring the animal by recycling nature and giving it a second life.

This turquoise deer skull was a collaborative effort. I cleaned the deer skull and applied gesso to all the surfaces, even the back. Then Liana painted the front, top and sides with professional grade, artist acrylics. It was my job to take the pictures and create the listing. I think we make a great team.Well, I am off to hunt down more skulls. If you have any questions, just send me a convo.

Cow Skull Painted Turquoise Western Art

This turquoise cow skull was a collaborative effort. I cleaned the steer skull and applied gesso to all the surfaces, even the back. Then Liana painted the front, top and sides with professional grade, artist acrylics. It was my job to take the pictures and create the listing. I think we make a great team.

I found this cow skull packed away in storage. Rather than toss it, or give it away, I decided to clean it ,and ask my girlfriend to paint it. She is a professional, award winning artist, whose turquoise paintings have sold for hundreds of dollars. You can see more of her art work at
http://www.inartstudio.com/

This turquoise painted bull skull was so much fun, that we have started another one. And maybe in the end, we are somehow honoring the animal by recycling nature and giving it a second life.

Well, I am off to hunt down more skulls. If you have any questions, just send me a convo.

Horseshoe Vintage Glass Insulator Candle Holder

Here is a new style of Western horseshoe candle holders that I am marketing on Etsy.

As with all of my sculptures the recycled horseshoes are used. I clean them up and give each one a new life.

The finish is an antique leather look. The Vintage Glass insulator has an aqua green color that is enhanced greatly by candle light.

I have some more interesting designs to come so stay tuned....

Tom

Cowboy Horseshoe Sculpture - Walking Back

Howdy
My name is Tom and I guess that's why I call this Tom's Critters.
I started creating the sculptures many years ago , mostly as gifts for friends and family.
I have a sweetie now who is an amazing artist . Liana is her name and she suggested that I try my hand at selling them. Well I've been around long enough to know when something is "suggested " you had better get your butt in gear and do it !!
When I create a sculpture I start with old used horseshoes , sort them out and clean them up.
I believe this gives the piece of work some character. One could only imagine the story each shoe would tell, the miles and trail's traveled not to mention the stuff stepped in !
My goal is to tell a story of western life in each of my creation's . The statue above " Walking Back " tells of a wrangler who has lost his trusted companion and now has to walk back to camp carrying his saddle.
I will be having more sculptures and also a few utilitarian items to show , coming real soon.

Tom

Horseshoe Sculpture -The Cow Skull

Hello again...
This sculpture I started about 20 years ago.
My darlin' Liana "encouraged " me to finish it and here it is .
A lot of time and effort went into this piece. It has been so long I have forgotten just how much..
Well at any rate it is now finished and listed.
I really like the finish I have on this , it's an old leather look.
This will probably be a one-of-a-kind , it is very unique.
Reckon I had better get to work on the next creation.
See Ya
Tom