A dodo learning with dodos

Nancy-ID · #1 02-11-2006, 09:08 PM

I have learned how to texture for feathers (finally getting the idea) on this dodo. Not the quaility that you bird carvers do, but hey, its a definate improvement over my first and last attempt at feathers. This is a caricature so the feathers are large and hopefully will look fluffy. Any advice for improvement, besides practice, appreciated. I'm whamped, nite

GILLY · #2 02-12-2006, 09:26 AM

I can't offer any advice on how to improve this piece, it looks great as is.

Paul_Guraedy · #3 02-12-2006, 09:42 AM

Nancy, I carve birds; but, have never done a bird caricature. One thing immediately came to mind as I looked at your carving. Rather than go "soft" with the feathers, which will lead to a more natural look, I think I would try undercutting the feathers and gouge down behind the edge to make them turn up on the ends. Then take a knife and really tear up the ends of the feathers. This would make them look more like what we sotherners refer to as a "frizzley" chicken. Then take a "V" tool or a white cylinder stone (if you use power) and really emphazise the barbs.

wood-whittler · #4 02-12-2006, 02:48 PM

nancy,

good looking dodo bird there cant wait to see it painted.

bart

Mottles · #5 02-12-2006, 04:48 PM

Hi Nancy, I love your birdie these birds to me have such a comical look about them. How are you going to finish it paint or natural?

Either way excellent work!
Kathy

Nancy-ID · #6 02-12-2006, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul_Guraedy

Nancy, I carve birds; but, have never done a bird caricature. One thing immediately came to mind as I looked at your carving. Rather than go "soft" with the feathers, which will lead to a more natural look, I think I would try undercutting the feathers and gouge down behind the edge to make them turn up on the ends. Then take a knife and really tear up the ends of the feathers. This would make them look more like what we sotherners refer to as a "frizzley" chicken. Then take a "V" tool or a white cylinder stone (if you use power) and really emphazise the barbs.

Hi Paul,

I get exactly what you are suggesting there. Tomorrow when I'm notr so tired I am going to just look at it and try to "see" frizzled feathers on him. I think you are right, will lean more toward caricature that way. thanks! Have a great evening.