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General discussion => Contemporary Accoutrements => Topic started by: Bob Gerard on January 17, 2025, 04:19:52 AM
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This is my 75th numbered Powder Horn.
A confession: I almost never have a design in mind when I set down to begin decorating these. It starts with the upper borders and goes from there. That's part of the adventure of it for me. These horns might be a lot better if there was a "Master Plan" in mind, but for some reason I just can't work that way.
You can see some Pennsylvania-Dutch influences in the design, which seems to be a developing theme in many of my horns. I am also beginning to incorporate some blended inks to add attractive accents to the piece. I also have several favorite designs that are used more frequently as I build up a portfolio.
The double-ring throat band and the small transition step into the main horn body are just features I incorporate frequently now. I also included a blank medallion on the off-side that will bear the owner's initials, which is a neat feature.
This is not a copy of any historical horn or a horn influenced from any regional 'school', but rather a piece of Contemporary American Folk Art.
I still plan to make the more traditional type horns, but its so fun experimenting in this genre.
(https://i.ibb.co/wrzB4SV/75-c.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fGxqHkf)
(https://i.ibb.co/ngJ7fyz/75-d.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WxJkFXg)
(https://i.ibb.co/HGFJqfT/75-e.jpg) (https://ibb.co/r57WHR2)
(https://i.ibb.co/wLGmdRc/75-f.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0X4bncs)
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Whatever the theme or plan, or none whatsoever your style works for me. Another beautiful horn!
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That's incredible !! Thanks for the pics..
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Unbelievable. Amazing skill and work.
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Thanks Bull, Bob and Jeff! This one's new home is in Greensboro, NC now.