The "Making of" Gallery - Tyler Blake
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I think, Tyler should bear the name of "Pattern King". I mean...look at his "Bele and Lokai" twin whips. Not only complicated and perfect (!) plaiting, but the same thing twice - and mirrored! And now those beauties. I am with Robert, when he says that he's not a huge fan of pink. But - tastes are different, right?
And as I always use to say: One reads Tolstoi's "War and Piece" and sees it as some simple adventure story. The other one reads something from Lao Tse on the paper of a chewing gum and the universe reveals its secrets to him.
For most people, pink won't be the color of choice. But for somebody this will be a dream that became true. Great work, Tyler. I'm really happy to see these from your hands, because your drawings became so good, that I was frightened you could stop whip making. But I told you that already
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And as I always use to say: One reads Tolstoi's "War and Piece" and sees it as some simple adventure story. The other one reads something from Lao Tse on the paper of a chewing gum and the universe reveals its secrets to him.
For most people, pink won't be the color of choice. But for somebody this will be a dream that became true. Great work, Tyler. I'm really happy to see these from your hands, because your drawings became so good, that I was frightened you could stop whip making. But I told you that already
Robby
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Thanks so much Nadine, Rachel, Robert, Wolfgang, Robby, and Georg!
Robert, would you believe that is actually crimson? Partly I was surprised when I saw the crimson color, and partly I think it's a case of digital color warping. In person it looks like it has a lot of gray in it.
Wolfgang, a stockwhip certainly feels different than a bullwhip, I don't say one is better but rather it's a matter of preference. I personally prefer a long handled bullwhip, I feel that they flow more smoothly, but stockwhips change directions like nobody's business. Arrowhead patterns are good for these, and also you're correct about the overhead figure 8.
Robby, I thank you for the compliments on my plaiting and my art, but I'm ot going to stop making whips I think I will suspend my order book for awhile, because I am booked into 2020! :o It's true that art is my first love before whips, but I love making whips too. My grand scheme is definitely to get to the point where I can make a living with my art, and continue to do whips on the side as I have been for all these years - I'm not going anywhere Pardner!
Robert, would you believe that is actually crimson? Partly I was surprised when I saw the crimson color, and partly I think it's a case of digital color warping. In person it looks like it has a lot of gray in it.
Wolfgang, a stockwhip certainly feels different than a bullwhip, I don't say one is better but rather it's a matter of preference. I personally prefer a long handled bullwhip, I feel that they flow more smoothly, but stockwhips change directions like nobody's business. Arrowhead patterns are good for these, and also you're correct about the overhead figure 8.
Robby, I thank you for the compliments on my plaiting and my art, but I'm ot going to stop making whips I think I will suspend my order book for awhile, because I am booked into 2020! :o It's true that art is my first love before whips, but I love making whips too. My grand scheme is definitely to get to the point where I can make a living with my art, and continue to do whips on the side as I have been for all these years - I'm not going anywhere Pardner!
Yaprimascharif, Yahasanna Hadisany, elafinas tabachu, Dari chalemy elasin!
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2020...? That‘s a lot of orders. Congratulations, Tyler. I remember our first contact, long years ago. Since then you asked me for advice. Now you are booked out for years. That‘s what I call a success. And - good to know that you will stay with us, Pardner
Robby
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Thanks y'all! A lot of that is that I allow a more realistic time in my order book for how long it's going to take to finish, and I leave blank spots when I know I'm going to busy with art or family stuff, and for experimenting with new designs. For every custom order I allow one month on my schedule, I used to try and schedule 3 or 4 a month and I was always way behind.
Yaprimascharif, Yahasanna Hadisany, elafinas tabachu, Dari chalemy elasin!
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