Canvasback Pair (Drake & Hen)
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Happy 2012 everyone! Wishing you health and happiness in the new year.
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Saturday, December 31, 2011
Monday, December 26, 2011
Canvasback Drake
Completed December 2011
The Canvasback is the largest of the North American diving ducks and is distinguished, in part, by its striking red eye, its wedge-shaped head, and long graceful neck. According to Wikipedia, the canvasback ranges from 19-22 inches and weighs 2 - 3.5 pounds. This carving is actually quite hefty!
Bart carved the Canvasback Hen last year so I will make a note to photograph the mate later this week and show the pair together. In the meantime, this is the recently completed carving of the male duck.
The Canvasback is the largest of the North American diving ducks and is distinguished, in part, by its striking red eye, its wedge-shaped head, and long graceful neck. According to Wikipedia, the canvasback ranges from 19-22 inches and weighs 2 - 3.5 pounds. This carving is actually quite hefty!
Bart carved the Canvasback Hen last year so I will make a note to photograph the mate later this week and show the pair together. In the meantime, this is the recently completed carving of the male duck.
The finished piece
With Gesso Coat
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