another bird finished this week

[errol]

I usually have 4 or 5 different birds working at the same time. I had never tried a tufted tit-mouse so thought I would give it a try. One thing, if it dont turn out like I want then it makes good firewood hahaha

[Gergie]

Nice job here errol. And don't you get that bird anywhere near an open flameCheers

[tucker1931]

Errol. if they donj't turn out as well as expected, put them all in a box and send them up here to Canada, we',, give them a good home (we raise worms) so they will be well fed as well. I'm waiting for the finished pic of the Flicker you started.
Cliff

[markken5889]

very nice job. I especially like the detailing on the wing and tail feathers!

-Mark

[tnartist05]

I dont know if I have ever seen in real life one of these types of birds but I do know one thing, Your carving is just right on this one and your painting really brings it to life!! Very good work Errol!! Forrest

[errol]

Gergie, THANKS for the mug of brew!! I needed that! LOL, and thanks for everyones kind comments! Tucker....Its COLD up there!! hehe. Forrest, I can just see them wheels spinning, I'm just waiting to see your next carving!! Thanks Mark, I'm still trying to get those feathers right, its hard for me!! ya'll take care.
Errol

[jaguar1712]

Nice carving. Do you use glass eyes?

One criticism:
The beak on your bird tapers into the skull; beaks go directly into the skull, with clear definition between head feathers and beak

check out this picture

[errol]

Jaguar, I do use glass eyes mostly, but on this carving I carved the eyes as I do on some carvings. And thanks very much for the criticism, thats the only way myself or anyone can ever improve. Your criticism is very welcome!! thanks again
Errol