northern cardinal

[markken5889]

here are some shots of a cardinal I'd done as a Christmas present for my mother-in-law. Basswood and acrylics. he branch he's perched on is also linden (basswood) I'd harvested from a tree in my front yard!

Any comments are appreciated!

Mark

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

Mark, that's an awesome carving and paint job.

Dave

[markken5889]

thanks Dave - I appreciate your looking!

Mark

[William]

Nice job Mark,is the tail an insert or is it all one block? I'm sure she loved it!


HappY TrailS
Bill
^v^

[markken5889]

Hi Bill,

thanks! the bird is all one block, about 9" total length. I did the rough-out work with hand saws, then gouges, and the final work with power bits in a dremel. It's about impossible to see in these pictures, but I also burned the feather detail in lightly.

thanks for looking, and taking the time to leave a note!

Mark

[tnartist05]

Mark I think you did a nice job on this cardinal,plus your painting made him come to life just right.
Using a tree branch from your yard adds that personal touch to him also. All in all,a very neat carving and I like him. Thanks for sharing him with us. Keep up the great work Mark.

Forrest

[markken5889]

Thanks Forrest. I always appreciate and look forward to hearing from you!

Mark

[Lonewolfcarver]

It looks just like the one sitting at my bird feeder as I type this!

[markken5889]

Hey thanks, Shawn. I appreciate the comment!

Mark

[errol]

Mark, you have done an outstanding job on the cardinal! What a terrfic Christmas gift. job well done to a deserving carver!