About Me

I am an artist whose work has an intensely historical, even biographical concept to it. I see the objects that I paint through the eyes of a 18th century artist and craftsman. My goal as an artist is to create every item with an historical past with an aged look and feel to it. I made a pouch for the Leonardo DeCaprio movie, The Revenant" as well as the pouch for Billie Bob Thornton (Davey Crockett) for the movie The Alamo, and also provided other props for this movie. Early American Life magazine thrice named me one of the top craftsmen in America for both my paintings and my leatherwork.. My pouches were rated for their quality workmanship, fidelity to period design and construction techniques by judges expert in museum-quality antiques and fine, high-end reproductions. My work has also been featured in videos, tv documentaries and numerous times in magazines and on their covers. Thank you for visiting my blog.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Old Pouch Friday: Deerskin Pouch with Leather Oak Leaf Appliqoe


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Hershel House

Hershel wearing a Ken Scott pouch
at one of the past Arms Maker's Workshops at Conner Prairie.

Again, this year, as for many years in the past, I will be teaching at the ARTS & ARMS MAKING WORKSHOP at Conner Prairie.

This is a great opportunity to learn how I make a hunting pouch. By the end of this 2 1/2 day class, you should be able to walk out with a finished Hunting Pouch using my instruction. During the class, My teaching will include pattern development, applying the pattern to the leather, cutting the leather, sewing AND... How I antique a pouch and make it look old.

22nd Annual Arts & Arms Making Workshop 

October 8-14, 2011

OTHER FANTASTIC CLASSES (5 Day, 2 1/2 Day and Weekend)
ARE ALSO BEING HELD! 
CHECK OUT THE CONNER PRAIRIE WEBSITE
FOR INFORMATION ON ALL OF THEM. 
The class size is limited and RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
Call Conner Prairie at 317.776.6006 or 800.966.1836 or email info@connerprairie.org 
for more information about other demonstrations, classes and reservations.
Reserve your seat today!

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Braintan Deer and Quill Work Pouch


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Fowler Pouch


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PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN GAME BAGS

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