A couple new ones

[zarn]

Hello every-one. A couple new pieces. Could use some pics or some technique on feathering for the birds wings any ideas? Would Greatly appreciate the input.

[Bob Younger]

Hey Zarn,

Denny Rogers has a book out through Fox Chapel called The Illustrated Bald Eagle. It's a great referance book for feathering.

[zarn]

Thanks Ill check that out.

[highsierrabear]

I'll second the vote for the Illustrated eagle. Great book.

The author has also written several other great books on birds of prey and owls.

Another tip I learned from a carver @ Ridgway is to get tracing paper and trace out pics of eagles (or anything) you'd like to carve. I think it's helped me to learn the way stuff really looks. I can't draw at all, but I can trace. Also, it's using a different part of the brain to learn your subject by putting your hand eye coordination.

At 38 years old, I've done more tracing than I've done since elementary school.

[dicktilley20]

I use little models and draw ideas for future reference, heres one of my best.

dick

http://chainsawsculptors.com/chainsa...r-may_1086.jpg

[Rwenzoski]

Hi Trevor, Your probably not going to ever talk to me again! If you take them wings off & flip them around the bird may be able to fly buddy! Funny things our mind does hey! Good advice on the book recommended & also Dicks example has awesome flow to it! the turtle looks great! I was approached by a fellow that runs the Raptor Conservatory of Canada south of me here & been meaning to go for the invited visit to see the all the birds first hand which is the best experience especially when he offer to let me right at them! Sorry Trevor but this is what I seen as soon as I viewed the images & nice to see ya givin' her!
Thanks, Robbin

[zarn]

Thanks for the picture Mr. Dick Tilley. That is a great referance. And I will also Try the Tracing Paper highsierabear.

As for you Robbin I can't learn anything if know one tells me what is wrong. So I do appreciate constructive critism. And Know that you have pointed that out I can change that.

Thanks Trevor

[Rwenzoski]

Hey Trev, Now that's the attitude, I am sorry I don't normally joke about a new carvers atttempts but when i opened the pic this morn I would have woke ya up, upstiars if you know what I mean? The best advice i forgot until I talked to Kelly. The best reference is all around us & the best library is rigtht up stairs, right!
Thanks, Robbin

[twoclones]

Zarn,
You've gotten some great suggestions for eagle reference [I use Dennys book myself] but you haven't carved an eagle... I want to head you off at the pass before you make what appears to be an all to common mistake.

I have seen, online, a lot of bird carvings with the beak of a seagull yet painted to look like a bald eagle... I recommend you not only get the book but that you sit and repeated sketch details from that book. Doing so will help you to literally 'see' the eagle in the wood.

Nice tortise!

[Angell]

Hey Trevor ! For the little bit of carving time you ve got in that is excellent!!! Keep up the good work ! Austin Helpin ? ............ Harry But..