Celtic Fire Horse
By Theophilia
240 Favourites93 Comments11K Views
"Celtic Fire Horse Pumpkin"
December 6th, 2011
Pumpkin, exacto blade
Well. This is my last and final pumpkin for this year.
I'll miss 'em. Though I did take my sweet time in getting around to make all of these. 
Hah. December is a little late for pumpkin season. But anyways: this is a pumpkin I made for another dear friend of mine. I promised I'd make her a pumpkin when we went out to buy pumpkins this year and now I've finally finished it! Once again, I probably had way too much fun with this; and I certainly spent quite a long time on it as well. Pretty much took me the whole day. 
Not sure why, these things are generally pretty quick. But I digress. My friend really loves horses (and let's be honest, who doesn't?) so I made a fun, celtic-patterned fire horse. 
I hope she likes it! Enjoy!
And the photos for these all came out really, really well. I had trouble deciding which one looked best.
BYE-BYE PUMPKINS!!! I'LL MISS YOOOOOU!!!!
December 6th, 2011
Pumpkin, exacto blade
Well. This is my last and final pumpkin for this year.
I'll miss 'em. Though I did take my sweet time in getting around to make all of these. Hah. December is a little late for pumpkin season. But anyways: this is a pumpkin I made for another dear friend of mine. I promised I'd make her a pumpkin when we went out to buy pumpkins this year and now I've finally finished it! Once again, I probably had way too much fun with this; and I certainly spent quite a long time on it as well. Pretty much took me the whole day. Not sure why, these things are generally pretty quick. But I digress. My friend really loves horses (and let's be honest, who doesn't?) so I made a fun, celtic-patterned fire horse. I hope she likes it! Enjoy!And the photos for these all came out really, really well. I had trouble deciding which one looked best.
BYE-BYE PUMPKINS!!! I'LL MISS YOOOOOU!!!!
IMAGE DETAILS
Image size
1938x1486px 1.07 MB
Make
NIKON
Model
E4600
Shutter Speed
10/160 second
Aperture
F/3.1
Focal Length
7 mm
ISO Speed
100
Date Taken
Dec 6, 2011, 12:59:22 PM
Published:
© 2011 - 2020 Theophilia
Comments93
Join the community to add your comment. Already a deviant? Log In
ho lee s*** thats amazing
TheophiliaProfessional Traditional Artist
Thanks! 
RedVioletPanda Traditional Artist
Beautiful work on this intricate pumpkin carving
TheophiliaProfessional Traditional Artist
Thank you so much!!!
RedVioletPanda Traditional Artist
You're welcome
You've been featured: fav.me/d6nsjyf
TheophiliaProfessional Traditional Artist
Awww, thank you! ^^
You're welcome! 
UinenFirestarHobbyist General Artist
This is amazing work!
TheophiliaProfessional Traditional Artist
Thank you!
haiusHobbyist
YOUR PUMPKINS HAVE BLOWN MY MIND.
TheophiliaProfessional Traditional Artist
MachupaHobbyist General Artist
Holy cow.... How?!?!?!?! This is epic!
TheophiliaProfessional Traditional Artist
Hahaha, thanks!
HOLY S***!!!! I love this!!!!!
TheophiliaProfessional Traditional Artist
Thank you!!
ejkaullHobbyist
Any pumpkin tips?
I've always wanted to do a cool pumpkin like that.
What tools do you use?
I've always wanted to do a cool pumpkin like that.
What tools do you use?
TheophiliaProfessional Traditional Artist
Thanks! Well, use references, have a good idea of what you want to do, use red pen/or permanent marker to draw out everything first; and then use an exacto blade for everything else. (except for taking off the top of the pumpkin of course. I use a steak knife for that, generally).
(except for taking off the top of the pumpkin of course. I use a steak knife for that, generally).ejkaullHobbyist
Hmmm.....I did that but mine came out like crap. 
How do you get only some of the pumpkin out?
I tried my rotary tool but the thing got away from me.....big stinking line right across the pumpkin. ha ha ha ha!
I might try a power drill.
Do you think I'm making a mistake by going with POWER?
How do you get only some of the pumpkin out?
I tried my rotary tool but the thing got away from me.....big stinking line right across the pumpkin. ha ha ha ha!
I might try a power drill.
Do you think I'm making a mistake by going with POWER?
TheophiliaProfessional Traditional Artist
I would just stick with an exacto blade. Small, delicate, and it gets the job done without ripping up the pumpkin. 
If you want varying degrees of light showing through, the trick to that is only cutting in slightly, and then take out only a small piece of the pumpkin. It's a bit difficult at first, but I'm sure you'll get the hang of it. And post a link to the pumpkin once it's done! I'd love to see it.
If you want varying degrees of light showing through, the trick to that is only cutting in slightly, and then take out only a small piece of the pumpkin. It's a bit difficult at first, but I'm sure you'll get the hang of it. And post a link to the pumpkin once it's done! I'd love to see it. ejkaullHobbyist
OK, small delicate cuts Don't rip in to the pumpkin No Power tools Hmmm......that might be my problem. ha ha ha ha!
More patience.....OK.....I think I have to lower my expectations.
I'm going to try a bolder design with less details.
TheophiliaProfessional Traditional Artist
Sounds good!
Gorgeous! I'm a fire horse, so this is absolutely magical to me!
TheophiliaProfessional Traditional Artist
Great! Glad you like it!
Join the community to add your comment. Already a deviant? Log In