18 inch Elk Frame Drum - with Mallet I used photo reference for

I used photo reference for Tahoma itself but I invented the landscape around it completely

Soon I started to see a mask of some kind emerge from the structure

It's the light bulb coming on

"I Am the Universe" 12x24 Metal Giclee Print

Gems used: Bronzite

18 inch Elk Frame Drum - with Mallet I used photo reference forThis beautiful handmade elk drum was built from scratch with materials locally sourced from a native drum supply shop in Washington State. Its has scalloped edges, those are the parts that were cut away to reduce wrinkling and add style. (see detail photo) A mallet is included but may not be the exact one in the photo. This is my favorite animal hide to work with. These frame drums are deceptively simple. Their versatility makes them great for