Screech Owl in hollow log

[johncarves]

I am never quite sure where to post sometimes, this could be Birds & animals or found wood. Anyway...

Red Phase Eastern Screech Owl Mounted inside a hollow log (Maple).

The owl is done in cottonwood bark with a linseed oil finish. The eyes and beak are painted. The owl is life-size. In certain light situations it is difficult to tell what is in the log without getting real close. When someone steps in close enough to focus you always hear "OH WOW".

The opening was already there on the hollow log. I did have to alter it somewhat to get the owl where I wanted it. There was more "work" in the log than the Owl. This was an old, weathered Maple log and almost like busting rocks.
John Moore
Greenville, South Carolina
http://www.johnmoorewoodcarver.com

[draft51@aol.com]

A wonderful job John, you really made the look real. fred k

[torpidhummer]

Hey John,you did a great job and very different,did you carve the owl from the log or did you carve it separate?What ever method you used you did it very well,thanks for sharing your work.
Oscar

[Thor]

very cool. I like the tucked in there look you have. Very lifelike and detailed.

[woodshed]

Beautiful carving. Well done.
John

[Dylan]

Nice job. I think that it's neat how you've reversed things by putting tree bark in side the tree.

Dylan

[Sharon of the Dell]

Really a neat piece!

[Merle Rice]

Great job John. Merle

[DickB]

John, Great work. The owl looks right at home. Thanks for sharing. I've got a chunk that needs a critter living in it. Great idea.
DickB

[Dileon]

I really like looking in things and finding different objects.....the owl is a great idea.