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Old 03-18-2007, 11:21 PM
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WOW Marc!!

That is some super fine detail work. Can't wait to see it painted, hope you can show some more close ups when your done.
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Did you stone any of that Marc or is it all woodburned.....don't see much of the dark burnt wood? Dave
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Old 03-19-2007, 10:15 AM
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Did you stone any of that Marc or is it all woodburned.....don't see much of the dark burnt wood? Dave
Actually the feathers are so small that I didn't do much stoning on this piece at all. And the feathers on a Hummingbird in many areas on the bird are very 'shingle' like. By that I mean each feather stands out from the others. With stoning I feel it has a tendancy to smooth the area out. I didn't want that with this piece.
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Old 04-14-2007, 03:27 PM
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Fine work Marc, 24 birds you say? You will be seeing birds in your sleep. Do you have a time limite?
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Old 04-15-2007, 08:06 PM
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What great detail in those feathers..Now that takes a steady hand and a good eye! Can't wait to see the steps in progress..Charlotte
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Old 04-19-2007, 02:39 PM
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Well this got a little out of hand as far as a WIP. Sorry. Have lots of photos of it in progress but was really short of time to keep up with posting them. Here's the finished piece. Named it "Beija-Flor" which is Portuguese for "flower kisser" or "to kiss a flower". Seems the Portuguese explorers when they landed in Brazil saw the Ruby Throated and were amazed by it and gave it this name.

Everything is carved from tupelo. Hosta flower/buds/etc. took longer than the bird! 3 pieces. Stem/flowers are removable and the bird is removable.
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Old 04-19-2007, 02:44 PM
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That is the COOList hummer carving I have ever seen. The composition of carving and mounting is awesome. the paint is outstanding. Very very impressive piece.
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Marc that is great
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All I can think of to say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
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