Paws for a Cause - The Unveiling

Thanks to everyone who came out for the event! The weather was a bummer so the dogs were inside the Public Library instead of out on the Town Green. All of the dogs were so awesome and really cute! They look so good clear coated - nice and polished. I received lots of compliments on Mr. Bulldog and LabShad... I'm proud of them both! :)

Done & Delivered

Ready to go...I just had a root canal, don't laugh at my pic...

finishing details

The lapel pin for the Shad Derby

the devil's in the details

his development

Almost doonne...

Lab's Farewell

"Shadow" and my Georgie

Doesn't look like much from the belly

Chillin' shotgun. Sweet shades!

Hat Attached

Mr. Bulldog has his hat on. He's more painted than this now. Newer pics asap...

I have to admit, I'm intimidated by certain power tools. Like that little Palm Sander there. It should really be called the "Crazy Sanding Machine of Doom"! Mr. Bulldog almost lost an ear to that thing! But he's okay, and the hat was sanded, primed, and is being painted. Phew.

What Do You Think?

His official name is Shadow. Shad for short. :)
The eyes need to be permanently attached. Close to finished.

Shad Face

Ears and eyes still in progress. I'm looking for some taxidermy-style fish eyes (if anyone has a suggestion on where to look...?)

Dog-Fish Face

Kinda creepy weird. It's my reference.
Somewhat/not really what it really looks like.

Yellow

Added yellow on the sides.

Nice Hat

This is the hat in progress. It's fiberglass & resin. It needs some modification to fit nice and snug without any gaps between the head & hat. The top will go on last after it's attached to the dog's head.

Working in my expensive studio... Yes, I KNOW
I should have an aspirator instead of a dust mask on.

For future reference, it's not a great idea to put
partially dried resin near your hair. Ugh.