Poor little fox. Come here I'll fix you.

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June 7, 2013 at 6:39 am #506414
Robin
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I picked up this near life size fox statue from a local auction for $5. I fell in love with that sweet expression on her face. As you can see she had pitting and some pretty bad holes in her front legs as well as cracks. Hopefully, I can fix her up. I have been working on her for about a week and still have a way to go. I took photos along the way but there are still more to come. Enjoy.
June 7, 2013 at 6:41 am #898325
Robin
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Holes and cracks filled. She may always have a bit of a scar.
June 7, 2013 at 6:44 am #898326
Robin
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Here she is primed and ready for a new look. Even though I think this is more of an arctic fox statue I decided to go with a more geographicaly relevant color. I can only imagine how it was in the “old days” when you have to scour nature books and magazines for reference photos.
June 7, 2013 at 7:36 am #898327
Amy
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She does have a sweet face. I can’t wait to see how she ends up
June 7, 2013 at 7:42 am #898328
Falcolf
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Awwww, she’s looking really good, it was very kind of you to rescue her! She definitely deserves to gain new life and be admired again. Can’t wait to see your end result!

Check out my finished artwork at http://falcolf.deviantart.com/ and my sketch/studio blog at http://rosannapbrost.tumblr.com/

Excellent!
June 7, 2013 at 8:30 am #898330
Kim
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She’s cute! That’s great you can fix her up!

Looking for rainbow or pink & teal grab bags!
June 7, 2013 at 10:35 am #898331
Adaneth
She’s adorable. Looking forward to seeing the ‘finished’ photos.
June 7, 2013 at 12:51 pm #898332
Robin
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After much internet research I have surmised that the base coat of the common red fox is a mustardy yellow.
June 7, 2013 at 12:53 pm #898333
Robin
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Now it’s on to the main coat. We are talking layers. Lots and lots of layers.
June 7, 2013 at 1:01 pm #898334
Robin
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It has been raining so these photos were taken inside. Some with flash, others not. I mostly just have the face and ears left to finish.
June 7, 2013 at 2:29 pm #898336
Adaneth
Wow, she’s looking great!
June 7, 2013 at 4:27 pm #898337
Erika
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So cute! Coming along nicely with the natural color paint!
June 7, 2013 at 5:27 pm #898340
Brandy
OH she is looking great!! Are you going to antique her to get a richness and depth to the coat. I think that would look amazing in just a tiny deeper tone than the under coloring.

Great work on this piece. Can’t wait to see it finished
June 7, 2013 at 7:05 pm #898343
Falcolf
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She’s looking gorgeous!!!

Check out my finished artwork at http://falcolf.deviantart.com/ and my sketch/studio blog at http://rosannapbrost.tumblr.com/

Excellent!
June 10, 2013 at 9:20 pm #898470
Robin
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I still have some fiddling to do. And the eyes and ears still need work but she is getting closer.
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