Sunday, 27 January 2013

Leprechaun


Found at Carrigaphooka Castle.








Thanks to David from The Old Pretenders for giving me the opportunity to build a mummified Leprechaun.
 I wanted to do it for some time.
I have always liked contrasts and the idea of an evil old mummified creature in a extravagant green suit and large hat really appealed to me.
 I wanted him to look like an uncivilized creature trying to look civilized, clothes made up of  old handcherchiefs and stolen jewelry  The figure with box is about 35cm.



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29 comments:

  1. Lee Williams27 January 2013 at 06:17

    Wonderful. He should be the new mascot for Lucky Charms!

    All your work is just awesome.

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    1. Jacob Petersson27 January 2013 at 06:59

      Thanks! Yeah, every self-respecting Irish bar shuld get one of these too i think.

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    2. T.A.T (this and that)27 January 2013 at 10:14

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  2. T.A.T (this and that)27 January 2013 at 10:44

    Now that is really really cool.
    I like the idea of an uncivilized creature trying to look civilized and I love his evil looking red beard. Is that real hair? It looks like a Leprechaun's beard should look like.
    How did you manage to let it look like the hair actually sprang out of his skin?
    It isn't glued. Or is it?

    Keep up your great work!

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    1. Jacob Petersson28 January 2013 at 15:03

      It's blond hair from an old doll dyed red, it is glued actually, hard to explain how but i dip a bunch of hairs in glue and then kind of "brush" or "push" the ends on with a finger. It's tricky and there's probably a better way to do it, but it worked this time.

      Thanks for your compliment!

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  3. Scott Smith29 January 2013 at 14:56

    You really did an awesome job on this fellow. I like your style!

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  4. Cullan Hudson2 February 2013 at 07:06

    I want! :D

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    1. Terry's woodwork craving12 March 2024 at 09:26

      Yes l did it made l'm available for woodwork craving. Please try contacting me Facebook page Terry's woodwork craving

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  5. Janet J. Res2 February 2013 at 13:33

    That, Sir, is very lovely!!!

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  6. Mark Kemmler Lerma alias Marco Marengo4 February 2013 at 10:31

    Other Monsters...

    https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/156763



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  7. The Old Pretenders8 February 2013 at 14:51

    Hi Jacob and Jacob fans...This is David from The Old Pretenders Studio, the new owner of this amazing piece, (the Leprechaun by Jacob). He is every bit as amazing and magical in person as in the photos and I highly recommend anyone thinking of asking or commissioning Jacob to make them a piece to do so before he get so famous for these amazing little mummified fairy folk that he is so busy to even fill his orders ;o)
    Thanks Jacob, you’re the best!
    Dave

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  8. Michelle14 February 2013 at 01:16

    What a wonderful piece of art, I am in awe of your work!

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  9. Jacob Petersson17 February 2013 at 09:27

    Thanks guys, makes my day to see comments like this :)

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  10. Unknown16 November 2014 at 14:26

    Could you make something like this again for sale?

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    1. Jacob Petersson17 November 2014 at 12:37

      I could, drop me an email if you are interested (jakepets@gmail.com)

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  11. Joey valdez19 March 2016 at 19:18

    How much??

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    1. Terry's woodwork craving12 March 2024 at 09:29

      50cm €200 /110cm €350

      Yes l did it made l'm available for woodwork craving. Please try contacting me Facebook page Terry's woodwork craving

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  12. Unknown22 March 2016 at 10:12

    How do I purchase one could You send me the info

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  13. Unknown11 September 2017 at 23:14

    how much is he? Is so cool.

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  14. Unknown18 March 2018 at 07:20

    I love it how can I buy one :(

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    1. Terry's woodwork craving12 March 2024 at 09:34

      Yes here Yes l did it made l'm available for woodwork craving. Please try contacting me Facebook page Terry's woodwork craving

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  15. Unknown15 January 2019 at 06:08

    very talented I would hate to meet him for real

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  16. TreeMonkey4206916 January 2019 at 21:29

    How much for one jacob

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  17. Unknown5 March 2019 at 08:45

    OUTSTANDING !!!! This little guy is creepy yet so magically and mystically inviting. You are an incredible artist. Very well done!!!

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  18. Kristine Kurtz26 May 2019 at 18:09

    Do you sell your items?

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  19. Unknown21 February 2020 at 19:45

    Yeah but how can I buy one

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  20. Unknown12 March 2020 at 13:00

    So BEAUTYFUL is very impressiv

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  21. Unknown29 March 2022 at 16:37

    Wow. Amazingly lifelike. Beautifully done. More art than creature prop.

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