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Old 12-26-2011, 08:18 PM
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Talking English Walnut commission.
After I carved a large wood spirit in a pecan stump, the customer showed me 2 english walnut logs and told me to carve whatever I wanted to. The first log reminded me of an owl



So I carved this...



Since I spent too much time on the owl, I took the easy way out with a bear for the second log. Only had an hour to work on it today but got the basics done...

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Old 12-26-2011, 09:24 PM
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WOW, your 'owl' and 'bear' are great! Thanks for sharing.
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Old 12-26-2011, 09:53 PM
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Wow! That owl is great!
I have some walnut that has one of those in it.

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WOW!!!
That Owl is fantastic
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Old 12-27-2011, 06:36 AM
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Very cool, I love the owl
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The owl is outstanding.. The pose adds the drama of flight and motion. Not to mention the grain and color qualities you will get from walnut after it is oiled. To me it shows originality in design. Too often I find myself trying to copy others. This piece really grabs my attention....Thank You
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Old 12-27-2011, 01:38 PM
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Very creative with the owl.
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Old 12-28-2011, 12:20 AM
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There is a very short moment, in time and space, when a great horned owl is trying to fly away with a kill, such as a rabbit. You have carved what I have seen only once. Thanks for the flashback!
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Great looking Owl, haven't seen one with wings spread and flying!
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Wow - so much character in both! Love the owl - very inspiring!
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