Thursday, November 22, 2012
Monday, November 19, 2012
AMERICAN BALD EAGLE ~ Ready for paint
I missed seeing the Eagle before Bart started painting but, happily, he took these photos for the record.
It shouldn't be long now before I post the finished piece as he's quite far along in the paint process.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Sept 30th Bald Eagle Progress
When I left Bart on September 30, he had begun laying out the feathers on the Bald Eagle. Knowing Bart, this will be "a bird of a different feather" when I return Thanksgiving.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
A little humor
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Monday, August 20, 2012
While you were away...
Summer is a busy time but in between summer travels, the bald eagle is beginning to take shape.
I finally had an opportunity to ask Bart about the dimensions of the piece -- so here's the story:
A bald eagle is typically between 32" and 40" in length.
This half-scale carving will be about 18" long and will take six-months to complete.
The dimensions of the initial block of wood were 8"x8"x19".
Bart is away until early September but stay tuned in mid-September for a photo update.
I will be in the area then and see the piece in person for the first time.
Friday, June 15, 2012
New undertaking: An American Bald Eagle
This commission represents a bold new undertaking for our carver as he takes on the American Bald Eagle, one of this country's most majestic and emblematic birds.
It is hard to imagine how this solid block of wood will become a half-scale Bald Eagle.
But here goes...
One step at a time:
It is hard to imagine how this solid block of wood will become a half-scale Bald Eagle.
But here goes...
One step at a time:
Monday, April 16, 2012
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
How to know when a project is finished?
During an interview, Bart told Jordan: "I know it's finished when I get to the end and I like it!"
And, he added, "Every time I finish one, I have another piece of wood, I start something."
NEXT!
Gift commissions for two grandsons.
First up: Blue-Winged Teal
(selected by Jordan -- on the pattern is a previous carving, now a model)
Progress: March 29th
Progress: April 9th
The second carving waiting in the wings was selected by Bart. Caleb's request was simply: "surprise me." It is just as well that his is the second project since Caleb will be performing with the International Tour of West Side Story for the next 18-months. I know numerous people who will be willing to "keep" the duck for him should it be finished before his return!
During an interview, Bart told Jordan: "I know it's finished when I get to the end and I like it!"
And, he added, "Every time I finish one, I have another piece of wood, I start something."
NEXT!
Gift commissions for two grandsons.
First up: Blue-Winged Teal
(selected by Jordan -- on the pattern is a previous carving, now a model)
Progress: March 29th
The second carving waiting in the wings was selected by Bart. Caleb's request was simply: "surprise me." It is just as well that his is the second project since Caleb will be performing with the International Tour of West Side Story for the next 18-months. I know numerous people who will be willing to "keep" the duck for him should it be finished before his return!
Friday, March 30, 2012
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
Goldeneye Update 2/15/2012
All in a couple of days work....
Feathers taking shape, in relief, as seen from each side of the duck.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
A small digression ~ Red breasted merganser sighting!
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I told Bart I had seen a number of red-breasted merganser ducks (male and female) in the ocean lately and was very excited to catch a photo of the drake yesterday. Palm Coast, FL |
Saturday, February 11, 2012
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