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Belted Kingfisher

Filed Under: Kingfisher, Shore Birds by jim
Feb.03, 2012
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This life-sized wood sculpture captures the ability of this little angler to hover above pools while looking for prey. It depicts the moment just before the bird tucks its wings and plummets into the eddy.

This intricate carving is made of tupelo wood .  Tupelo is a wood found in southern bayous. It  allows the artist to provide the fine detail that is inherent to this art form because it is quite stable and the grain is not a problem.

The base is walnut and the stand is cherry.

It is painted in oils.

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Atlantic Puffin-Work in Progress

Filed Under: Atlantic Puffin, Shore Birds, Works in Progress by jim
Nov.14, 2011
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This whimsical piece will show the clown-like plumage of the breeding season. The little hunter has just found a full creel of sand eels, and is looking for a potential mate to share them with. The head has just been mounted, and needs to have a final texture stoning. The feet will be carved into the rock base, and the tarsi will be formed. All in preparation for painting.

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Hummingbirds 2011

Filed Under: Hummingbirds, Ruby-Throated by jim
Oct.04, 2011
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This post displays my latest two Ruby-throated hummers. There is a subtle difference in posture in each. One is displayed on a lilac base that shows the beauty of natural lilac wood with bands of magenta coursing through the grain. The other bird is seen with a slightly less-upright posture at a rose leaning on a walnut burl base. Both  are painted in oils and made of tupelo. They are available for purchase.

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Out Of Chaos

Filed Under: Interpretive, Other Birds by jim
Oct.03, 2011
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This interpretive piece was born  of the tenth anniversary of 9/11.  It  debuted at the 2011 Vermont Woodworking Show where one visitor was brought to tears by the piece. It is of juniper, mesquite, and cherry. It is available for purchase.

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White Throated Sparrow

Filed Under: Songbirds, White Throated Sparrow by jim
Sep.15, 2011
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This is perhaps the finest example of my intricate detail work yet. This proud little sonsgster is busy belting a song from the protection of the high grass. It is made of tupelo and painted with oils. It is life-sized. It is in a private collection.

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Birch Shadows

Filed Under: Other Birds, Woodpecker, Pileated by jim
Jul.13, 2011
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This life sized piece was used as a study in oils. It depicts the shadows at sunset in a birch forest. This is the best example yet of intricate detail work. The tree is tupelo and white cedar, the bird is tupelo, and the feet are carved of holly. It is available for purchase.

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Willow Woos

Filed Under: Crow, Other Birds by jim
Jul.13, 2011
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The piece is finally done! It captures the unique nature of the  bonding that  occurs with crows. This pair is seen in the distinct texture of a willow tree. It also demonstrates that a black bird is not black. Highlights of magenta, deep blue and purples are seen. It was painted with oils. It is in  a private collection.

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Crows

Filed Under: Crow by jim
Apr.24, 2011
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This post shows the progress of a carving that captures the familial bond of crows. A large piece of tupelo is sculpted to show two birds.

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Swallow Feed, Completed

Filed Under: Barn Swallow, Other Birds by jim
Apr.24, 2011
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The piece is completed! It stands 4.5 inches high. All parts are carved of tupelo. It is currently being purchased. It won honorable mention at the 2011 Ward World Carving Championship.

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Swallow Feed

Filed Under: Barn Swallow by jim
Mar.25, 2011
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This miniature sculpture captures the frenzy of the baby birds at feeding time. It shows the individual steps involved in the fabrication of a multiple-piece sculpture.

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