| Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus) Northern Saw - Whet Owl with prey carved from a 50+ years old piece of Spanish cedar I brought with me from Puerto Rico more than 10 years ago. It is a one piece carving attached to a separate base that serves as a perch for the Owl. Thanks to the owner for supplying the jpegs. 2005 |
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A rustic "Rainbow " trout shaped from a block of White Pine. This piece of wood has been hand weathered to accentuate the interesting grain patterns. The piece seems surreal, as if it was a mere reflection or image, a vision within a brook's sinuous current. Both pectoral and pelvic fins are hand formed out of hammered copper sheet, both for contrast and permanency. A bronze rod support the carving on an equally weathered Locust wood base. The sculpture measures 17 inches from head to tail and can be removed from the base for secure storage or for cleaning. The wood grain has been hand rubbed with a mixture of Linseed and Tung oils. 2007 |
| American Chestnut Brook Trout Full size, with pectoral and pelvic fins separately carved and inserted into the joint "ball joint" It was left natural to appreciate the beautiful wood grain. Wish I had a better picture. |
| Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) This decoy style, titled "Branta" took many hours of detailed pyro-pen work to isolate each individual feather. It is mostly smooth surface, with exception to the primary feathers and head. A two piece composition; head and body, typical of the North American decoy craft. Not intended for water work, although it body was hollowed. 2008 |
| Pectoral Sandpiper- (Calidris melanotos) A White Pine body and inserted Black-Walnut beak, heavily detailed feather pattern and paint work. 2006 |
| "RED HEAD" duck A beautifully grained cedar wood block. Pegged head and neck held by old cut nail. 2007 |
| The American Black Oystercatcher, Haematopus bachmani, also called Western Black Oystercatcher Full size "Bachmani" carved from kiln-dried White Pine and ruggedly finished. The legs are made from soldered copper and the "skin" is formed epoxy for strength and permanence. This bird flew to the West Coast, San Fransisco. |
| The familiar Killdeer, Charadrius vociferus is depicted above perched over a train rail tie. Carved out of pine, black walnut and oak. Another favorite of mine. 2005 |
| American Avocet - (Recurvirostra americana) confidence decoy with removable legs. Body carved from 1 piece of White Pine. Legs are made from soldered copper and epoxy skin. Carved in 2 2004004 |
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