Leathercraft Figure Carving Tips with Jim Linnell

It was quite an honor when The Academy of Western Artists approached me to create the program cover for their upcoming award show. I've been working to create a unique figure carving design featuring Will Rogers and wanted to share a few tips on how to achieve this look when carving a portrait.
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[@jamesarneson6044]

Amazing work Jim, your ability stuns me every time I see a project you have done or are doing.

[@davemacgyver573]

I am amazed how without any colors, you make this so realistic and recognizable. Thank you Jim Linnell for sharing your skills with the world, and all you have done to further leather craft. I heard you tell your life history and story about leaving an 11.00 hr job to take a 2.00 one and follow your love and dreams in leather craft. You are such an inspiration to those of us just starting out. Thank you Sir. I wish that someday, I could be just half as talented as you are.

[@captjeff2321]

Just getting into the craft want to thank you so much. Anything to idolize Will Rogers is awesome but That is so fantastic you are blessed and we are blessed to have you.

[@ElktracksLeather]

Thank you!

[@terryleach6204]

Thank you sir for all you do for the leather community.

[@CantrellLeatherGoods]

We, as leather craftsmen, are so blessed to have you. You are so generous to share your knowledge and I have learned SO MUCH from you. Great tips on making him stand out. I hope you show this when it’s finished. I have always loved the mixture of different styles or techniques like the floral mixed with figure carving. It adds a great deal more interest for me. Thank you 🙏 so much, and Happy New Year 🎊🎆!

[@ElktracksLeather]

Hi Choya,
Believe it or not, I am sitting here on New Years Day adding some color. I will post a picture of the finished piece when it is done. Jim

[@CantrellLeatherGoods]

Jim Linnell great way to bring in the new year. 😊 Now, I REALLY can’t wait to see this when it’s done with the color added. 🤗 Blessings to you and yours.

[@jmontoya7896]

Love your work and your tutorials!

[@ElktracksStudio]

Thank you!

[@braimohcharles2029]

Hi!
My name is Charles Braimoh, I love your carving on leather, please how can I attend your class, I've been looking for a professional art craft course

[@thecrazyvaper9301]

Wow, thanks for this. That is awesome

[@ElktracksLeather]

Thank you and you are welcome.

[@thecrazyvaper9301]

@@ElktracksLeather I've tried double stamping on an offset with mixed results, makes a great 3d, but also tears up the inside flattening what you didnt want double stamped

[@jesusmiranda8884]

Una arte biene echa de al miras.