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Old 02-01-2010, 02:22 PM
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hi all, I carved this bird from lime...feet made from copper,the bullrush was turned on lathe ,sealed with sanding sealer, then gesso,then acrylic paint...mark
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Old 02-01-2010, 02:47 PM
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Very nice Mark! Great detail and wonderful scene, thanks for sharing.

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Old 02-01-2010, 08:03 PM
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real pretty bird. Great carving.
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Old 02-01-2010, 09:10 PM
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These Kingfishers are sure colorful birds. Nice job all around! I like the habitat a lot...works well with the bird.
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Old 02-01-2010, 10:03 PM
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Realy nice job Mark
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Hi Mark,

SUper job. Great carving and painting on the bird, and the habitat you've done up looks great, complements the carving very well.

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Good job mark and well displayed habitat.

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Old 02-03-2010, 07:23 AM
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