Hummingbird on Lilac
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[Archilochus colubris] This sculpture is of a full-sized male as it enters a lilac flower. The bird is a seperate piece and moves with the wind. The bird is tupelo and the base is lilac wood. It is in a private collection. 
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Hummingbird on Digitalis
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Archilochus colubris This full-sized piece shows the beauty of the male as he stakes his claim on foxglove. The bird is tupelo, the base is maple burl, and the stem is brass and tupelo. The piece separates for ease in transport. It has been purchased. 
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Female on Nest
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Archilochus colubris This full-sized female ruby-throat has recently laid her eggs. The male will also take his turn at incubating. The bird and nest are of tupelo, as are the branches. The base is walnut. The piece is in a private collection. 
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Lilac Hummingbird
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Archilochus colubris This distinctive piece is based on the beauty of a block of lilac wood with its layers of lavender heart-wood. The flower is a carved lilac bloom. This piece is in a private collection. 
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Perched Hummingbird
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Archilochus colubris A ruby-throated hummingbird perches on a twig and contemplates its next destination. Interestingly, hummingbirds must fly wherever they wish to go - their legs are practically useless for walking. This piece is in a private collection. |
Hummingbird Family
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Archilochus colubris Two hummingbird parents visit with their offspring in their nest. This carving received 3rd place at the 32nd Annual Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition (2002), in the category of Novice Decorative Lifesize Wildfowl - Songbirds A. It is in a private collection. |