My wife does it again - Blue bird carving

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July 26, 2022, 07:55 AM

Turning_gal

My wife does it again - Blue bird carving

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Originally posted by sigspecops:
That's amazing! How long did it take her from beginning to end?

Thank you!
I’ve started on July 2nd and took a 10 day break for another project. All in all I’ve worked on it for 2 weeks, Sometimes my eyes strain or I need to contemplate the next step. Also there is wait-time for glue or paint layers to dry.
This bird has more than 30 very thin layers of transparent paint to get a very vibrant effect. I love every aspect of this project

July 26, 2022, 07:56 AM

Turning_gal

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Originally posted by bald1:
Oh my word! Christine continues to raise her bar with truly magnificent exquisite creations. This is absolutely stunning!

Thank you very much, Bob!
This has been such a joy to learn during the last 2 years. Half of the fun is just how much people appreciate the birds.
At art shows we hear lots of great bird-stories and bird-encounters from patrons stopping in the booth.
Good to hear from you!

July 26, 2022, 08:07 AM

1967Goat

Wow, just wow!

July 26, 2022, 08:33 AM

UTsig

That is exceptional, I hope you keep posting her carvings!

July 26, 2022, 09:13 AM

Aglifter

We…. Out of curiosity, how much would something involving an bald-headed eagle and an ice cream cone run…

July 26, 2022, 09:45 AM

thomjb

Gorgeous and obviously a very talented artist.

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July 26, 2022, 10:30 AM

19tass

Beautiful!

July 26, 2022, 12:29 PM

StarTraveler

Beautiful work, Turning_gal. You have great talent.

July 26, 2022, 12:43 PM

shoevb

Just beautiful! What amazing skill to make something like that. A true artist!

July 26, 2022, 02:49 PM

Oaklane

Very very nice!! Beautiful work

July 26, 2022, 06:01 PM

NavyGuy

Excellent. I'm very fond of Blue Birds and have two boxes out which in most years are full of baby birds. Your wife is very talented.

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July 26, 2022, 07:49 PM

Turning_gal

quote:
Originally posted by Aglifter:
We…. Out of curiosity, how much would something involving an bald-headed eagle and an ice cream cone run…

I am honestly not too sure… It would take at least a month or two. Probably 2K or so. I hear experienced carvers get 6K and up. Would be happy to keep the lights on at 2K and enjoy my job.

July 26, 2022, 08:19 PM

Rey HRH

Holy smokes. That's very beautiful.

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July 26, 2022, 10:02 PM

mcrimm

I like to carve little guys. But I sure with I could do that. Amazing.

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