Brent, can you expand on what you mean by folk art? Where's the line between folk art and serious or other-type art? My friend The Infamous Engraver likes to do what he calls alternative art, and while it's possible that some folks might characterize it as 'folk art' nevertheless his execution is far more expert than the image that term implies to me. So, in your mind does the crudity factor determine the folk part of the art, or is it something else?
Here's the grip cap on my new 'Mother-In-Law' Mauser varmint rifle, a whimsical rendition of a rather striking thumb plate I saw once on the wrist of a nice flintlock. Not exactly folk art but not exactly traditional for any bolt action either.
Not exactly very well done, either, this is one of my early pieces. However I believe her essential nature shines through quite clearly...
Regards, Joe
