swallows #2: swallows revisited

wow…Dennis…you are an amazing artist…just beautiful…

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

I love ‘em. Back in Topeka I had three lots and had a riding mower. The barn swallows would always cruise around the mower, picking off moths that came up from the lawn. It certainly made the job more fun, and they are such beautiful birds. I can’t wait to see your project post.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

They do the same thing to me Douglas. It freaked me out the first time it happened. Then I fell in love with them. I even built them a nesting platform.

Your project is looking great Dennis. I can’t wait to see more. Thanks for the sneak peak.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

Very cool Dennis….

-- Chris

Wow Dennis;

That’s incredible.

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

They were a lot of fun the see them blying by your hear as you mowed the land.

I nice job Dennis.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

I love these, I can’t wait to see your finished projects.

Diane

-- http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/DMarcella/

You gotta admire skill like that. Those are fantastic and will add to the overall beauty of any project.

-- Working at Woodworking http://www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

amazing Dennis.. amazing.
I, too, can’t wait to see the finished piece of art.

I wondered what seeing the swallow meant from an Animal Totem perspective

• power of objectivity, community fellowship and communications in a group environment
• how to think quickly and use the power of thought to manifest ideals
• aid your instincts to create something from nothing

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Dennis, I have always held the notion that one of the main distinctions between woodworker and nail bender was the ability to select and wield the appropriate tool for the task at hand. But unsaid in that declaration lies the ability to sharpen as one cannot sculpt without sharp tools. You have provided a synopsis of both stated and unstated.

yours in whetting and honing,

the grumpy carp

Thank you Dennis.

Your Swallow carvings bring out the beauty of those beautiful birds.

The first birdhouse I ever made, was occupied by a Swallow family.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

Masterful work Dennis. This is your niche for sure. I can’t wait to see it all finished, and how it looks at the Big Show this year.

M

-- Mark DeCou - American Contemporary Craft Artisan - www.decoustudio.com

Very cool Dennis!

just beautiful.Dennis.

-- jeanmarc manosque france

Have not seen these posts before, cool. Love the swallows!

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

I am glad this came around again, I missed it on the first go-around. Nice work Dennis.

Those are just great.

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""