Willian Henry Knife 'Makara'

[Artemiss]

Hi folks,

This is a knife I recently finished for William Henry Studio.
I've always enjoyed artwork where there's lots going on, so I have to admit to really enjoy the time spent on this piece.

'Makara'

This fearsome monster is a feature of Eastern Asian folklore and religion. An aquatic beast that is half fish and half animal, they are often depicted as combining the open toothy jaws of a crocodile, elephant trunks & serpent-like scales. They are said to be water guardians, providing protection against evil spirits, whilst symbolizing the source of all existence and fertility.

The reverse side of this piece continues this theme, including another character of legend; The Ganga. A mighty deity associated with the Ganges river, he will ride the monster and release the souls of his ancestors from captivity.



Hope you like, and thanks for looking!

Jo

 

[JJ Roberts]

Jo,Those are some scarry critters on that knife and looks fantastic.J.J.

 

[alfred54]

Hi Joanne,
it is just fantastic , I´m very impressed. Is it your design or was it prepared by WH?
best regards from Sweden,
Alfred

 

[mrthe]

Wonderful Job like ever Jo!

 

[rayf24]

Jo
Excellent nice detail.
Ray

 

[scott99]

Very interesting subject matter, nice cutting and inlay.

scott99

 

[Artemiss]

Thank you guys.

Alfred, yes, it's my design.

Jo

 

[Arnaud Van Tilburgh]

Real nice, love it

arnaud

 

[phil]

Lovely. I was surprised to hear it is your design Jo. I assumed that you would have been sent the design. I bet it took longer to come up with a design to your satisfaction than it did to engrave. That would be a task in itself. Well done.

 

[Artemiss]

Thank you again guys.

Phil... yep, there were quite a few 'paper' variants and trials with this one, but I do enjoy that aspect of it... most of the time!
One thing I have noticed is whilst I'm designing, there comes a time (sooner or later) in the process where I start getting excited to start cutting it. That's the time when I feel the design is going the right way. If I have any doubts at all in any one area, then I know it's not quite right yet.

I think I need to start buying shares in pencil lead and paper... and maybe double shares in erasers!

Jo

 

[mtgraver]

Excellent! in all aspects my friend.
Mark

 

[monk]

you have a talent sadly missing in most folks- true, artistic inspiration. notwithstanding the ability to get it out on your canvas of choice.