Snowman Splendor
by Doug Kreuger
Original - Not For Sale
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Dimensions
16.000 x 65.000 inches
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Title
Snowman Splendor
Artist
Doug Kreuger
Medium
Digital Art - Chain Saw Carving
Description
I created this snowman sculpture as a Christmas gift for my wife. I carved it with a chain saw from a single ash log; measuring 16" in diameter by 72" in length, and weighing nearly 300 pounds! After carving, I cut it into 4 sections: Hat, Head, Mid-section and bottom. I pinned the removable sections together with 1/2" conduit. After painting, I added stick arms, home-made broom, scarf, carved wooden carrot nose and hand-crafted corncob pipe.
I photographed this image set up in my yard in front of a curtain of Christmas lights. The star sparkles and other enhancements were done in Photoshop.
Copyright © 2012 by Doug Kreuger
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December 4th, 2012
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Comments (40)
Gary F Richards
Outstanding composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L voted for this piece in the contest CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
Donna Kennedy
Fantastic shot of this beautiful wooden snowman Doug, your talents cease to amaze me!!!..F/T/L
Beverly Guilliams
SWEET.......HAPPY NEW YEAR to You and Yours....................v.
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks Beverly----Bless you! --Wishing you and yours good health & much happiness in the year ahead!
Nava Thompson
Okay Doug---I see that you are choosing Olaf for the 'smile' contest. This is a cheerful winter piece---if anyone needs to keep smiling about winter and snow, it should be the snowman---snowperson. :)
Doug Kreuger replied:
(-: (-: (-: (-: (-: Still Smiling… Thanks for your cheerful comment, Nava! Happy 2015 to You & John!
Nava Thompson
Had to stop by and see a cheerful winter scene---would make darling card---reminds me of 'Olaf'! :)
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks Nava! Does this mean you are making progress in accepting that it is not still spring outside? ((-:
Elizabeth Winter
Oh the magic of the snowman! Love all the touch of the bird and icycles! Just wonderful! v
Nava Jo Thompson
Doug---a revisit---and just to say----soon you will not have to mow the grass---you might have to shovel snow according to 'Snowman Splendor'!
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks for your encouraging words Nava, though, I would rather mow grass than clear snow. That reminds me, my snow-thrower needs repairing...
Dave Farrow
Hmmmm, we have a master chainsawist (?) Doug, you are an exceptionally talented artist. I fell in love with your winter memories gallery...very well done...draped in gold medals.....L/V
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you very much, My Friend! Not sure I have any room left , after all of the Gold Medals you have so kindly awarded me. (-:
Nava Jo Thompson
Doug-----I like your snowman---and he seems happy about something---like hot chocolate---wait---that will not work----maybe some M&Ms. ;) LVF
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks Nava! —He's happy about the large, colorful, old-fashioned Christmas lights
Nava Jo Thompson
Doug---very festive little scene---and looks like home right now---after a foot of snow here. Second visit---second vote!
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks so much my friend, he's already in our front yard, all lighted-up and waving at passerby's.
Nava Jo Thompson
Doug--this could 'almost' make me happy about winter coming around the corner! Cute and festive--would make great cards. f/v
Doug Kreuger replied:
Nava Jo, My wife, Debbie, feels the same way… When I gave her this gift, I sent her all over our home in search of the separated pieces—in a predetermined order. It was not until she had found half the parts, that she began to understand what she was getting. Our children still talk about this event every Christmas—nearly 20 years later!
Doug Kreuger replied:
PS: Some time I will show you the apple baskets and pumpkins I carved with a chain saw.
Randy Rosenberger
I am proud to display this fine piece of beautiful art work on our FEATURED PAGE, of Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery, as it exemplifies the true talents of our fine artists in our family here in our group. Thanks for sharing this beauty, and I am honored to promote this FINE piece of artwork on our homage! Fave and vote Forever, Elvis
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks so much Randy! As always, I'm blown away by the kindness and generosity of your comments and support!
Nava Jo Thompson
Doug--congratulations on you sale! I like the colorful lights. fave and voted
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks, Nava, for taking the time to recognize this sale and for your kind remarks. PS: Great job filling in for Randy last week!
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