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I did this last fall, but haven’t posted it here yet. this is burned in birch ply. it is 20”x24” and I use a detail master with a medium rounded skew. All my work is done with just the one tip. This piece is an original.
I know some wood carvers that don’t care for my feathers because they aren’t realistic, but I was going for a more styalized look with them than a realistic one… I was more interested in the design and pose of the bird because of what the picture is suposed to represent.
I made this picture twice, I have a simpler 8×10 version and wanted to redo it. I made it after becoming disabled and I had to retire at 30 after working as an comercial/industrial electrician for 10 years. That is when I started wood burning. I felt like my health condition was like being tied to a stump… but while the birds teather is “Unbroken” so is his spirit.
-- Mel, Utah, SilverFoxArt.com
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Scott Bryan
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posted 605 days ago
Mel,
This is a truly artistic piece. You have done well here. I simply cannot fathom the talent and effort necessary to produce something like this.
Thanks for the post.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
rikkor
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posted 605 days ago
Wow. That is impressive. You have talent.
brianinpa
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posted 605 days ago
I wish I had the patience to make your “unrealistic” feathers. They look fine to me. I can appreciate your symbology behind the picture. Keep up the great work, and never give up hope.
-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.
pat sherman
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posted 605 days ago
mel. i still like this eagle. very nice.
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ND2ELK
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posted 605 days ago
This is simply beautiful. You are a true master of your craft. Thank you for posting.
God Bless
tom
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Danette Smith
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posted 605 days ago
Truly awesome Mel. This is my favorite! Love the meaning behind it…hugs..Dannie
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GaryK
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posted 605 days ago
Lots of nice detail in there. Great job.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
sharad
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posted 604 days ago
You really are a master of the woodburning art. Pl maintain good health so that we can see many of your wonderful wood burning projects. I am an experienced teacher of yoga. If u like I can give u some tips to revive your spirits.
Sharad
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Jon Parker
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posted 603 days ago
excellent piece – where did you get the inspiration? I am reading a book called The Alliance by Gerald N. Lund (found here) which has a character who carves a piece almost identical to what you’ve portrayed here … very impressive
-- Jon | Rigby, Idaho