Cinnamon Teal

[Orygoner]

All can offer is a sincere - WOW! - after catching up a bit on the recent threads. Too many folks to recognize, but the efforts by Mark Yundt and Mike to share their carving experiences and expertise are truly outstanding. To say their contributions are interesting and educational just doesn't quite cover it.

I got on-line to catch up a bit and post a pic or two of my latest carving efforts. I'm feeling a bit humbled tho after seeing what some other folks are accomplishing.

I've got the itch to enter a competition out our way...Vancouver, WA in fact. It's the Columbia Flyway show. I've done a few songbirds since I started carving this spring. But, I wanted to do some waterfowl. Since teal are little guys/gals, I thought maybe a pair of Cinnamon Teal might be the ticket. Not too many square inches on teal.

The hen is still molting. It's a pretty serious molt since her head keeps falling off. I've made some progress since taking this photo tho.









The drake is further along. The painting is filling me with a bit of apprehension (maybe terror is a closer fit). But, I think it's ready for that step.

[Keoma]

The hen is still molting. It's a pretty serious molt since her head keeps falling off.
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ha ha ha HA! This made me really laugh! Great to meet you and your birds are really outstanding!

[Joy]

That looks really good. I swear I already see 'expression' in that head.

[markken5889]

Beautiful job, Randy! You've really done well with the burning on the drake. What's your plan for the painting? ie acrylics or oils, airbrush or regular brushed painting?

Hey, it's supposed to be FUN! Enjoy it and relax!

Mark

[Orygoner]

Originally Posted by markken5889

What's your plan for the painting? ie acrylics or oils, airbrush or regular brushed painting?

I'll be using brushes and acrylics. I really enjoy the carving part, but I have to admit that the painting still isn't comfortable. Maybe after I've done a few hundred I'll not worry about it.

[Ron T]

Hi Randy,

Practice, practice, practice, that's the spirit.

I really like you feather work. Incredible. Very beautiful carving.

[Orygoner]

Well, here's an update the teal pair. The hen has stopped molting. Seems to have her full set of feathers and...very good news...her head no longer falls off.

Here's how she (and they) looks. The sealer has been added since I took these pics.

[cannuckcarver]

My hat to you....
Thanks for sharring...

[Coffeeman]

Randy, Both are looking great, I can't imagine even tackling such a carving, love your burning and looking forward to seeing them painted up. Bill

[markken5889]

Beautiful job Randy, on both the carving and the burning. I really like the way you've lifted the primaries. You're a talented carver!

Mark