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Well folks this is my entry for this years Western Design Conference and you guys get to see it first! I’ve used Purple Heart, Cherry and Coyote Willow. I blogged about the inspiration I got from my local Barn Swallows (Hirundo Rustica). These are painted with acrylic paints on carved cherry. The last few weeks I’ve been sun tanning my cherry so it will age and baking the willow in my trailer so it will dry out and turn purple. I’ll be gone all next week at the conference. Wish me luck!

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com


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roman

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posted 92 days ago

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Bigbuck

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posted 92 days ago

Veryy nice, I love your design. Good luck!

-- Glenn, New Mexico

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Colin

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posted 92 days ago

Absolutely, good luck, I really like your work and hope you do well, I have not seen anything like this before, many thanks for posting!

Colin

-- Colin, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. "Every craftsman was once an amateur"

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gusthehonky

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posted 92 days ago

Skilled craftsmanship combined w/ inspired artistry. Good luck.

-- Ciao, gth.

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Bradford

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posted 92 days ago

good luck & nice entry.

-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford.

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thetimberkid

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posted 92 days ago

Great job!

Thanks for the post

Callum

-- Look great, get your TTK merchandise now! http://www.printfection.com/thetimberkid/ Check out my site http://thetimberkid.blogspot.com/

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Douglas Bordner

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posted 92 days ago

Cool piece! Have fun and good luck at the conference.

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

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Dick, & Barb Cain

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posted 92 days ago

Very nice , & unique! Dennis.

Have a good time, & Good Luck!

-- -** 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

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Dadoo

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posted 92 days ago

Real cool project Dennis! Let us know how you do at the conference.

-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!

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Diane

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posted 92 days ago

Those birds sure came out good, nice job on the whole project, good luck at the conference. I really love the chair design.

How do you get the willow on is it glued?

Diane

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

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SawDustnSplinters

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posted 92 days ago

Very interesting and unique piece, I am sure you will do well at the conference..

Frank

-- Frank, Little River/Academy, Texas , http://www.allthingsrustix.com

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trifern

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posted 92 days ago

Dennis, your little inspiration turned out well. You did a great job carving and painting the swallows. They are a nice design feature. The cherry is beautiful and a nice contrast with you other materials. Have fun and good luck at the conference.

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

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drgoodharp

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posted 92 days ago

Hi Dennis:

This is a great design that combines rustic with artistic accents.
It shows that rustic can have a range that is unlimited by those artisans that embrace their materials.
The willow adds an organic quality that you won’t find at the usual lumberyards and home improvement centers.

Regional elements also add qualities that highlight your vision.

Best of luck at the show.

-- Randy (P), rustic wood crafts, Morning View, Kentucky

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Karson

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posted 92 days ago

Good Luck Dennis. It looks great.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

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mrtrim

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posted 92 days ago

i cant imagine you needing any luck with a peice like that !! thats just awsome dennis ! just in case ill add GOOD LUCK

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tenontim

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posted 92 days ago

That’s a great looking piece, Dennis. Good luck at the show.

-- Tim -- http://tmuli.com

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Napaman

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posted 92 days ago

this tuned out sooooo nice…i love the photos…Please take some photos of the show…GOOOD LUCK…enjoy teh trip…

-- Matt, Napa, CA...119 days to sanity...

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Harold

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posted 92 days ago

Dennis, I have never seen anything quite like this, beautiful. I’m excited to hear of your adventure…
be careless….It will be a good week!
Harold

-- If knowledge is not shared, it is forgotten.

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Lee A. Jesberger

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posted 92 days ago

Wow Dennis;

VERY COOL!

I hope you take First, Second and Third places with it!

Lee

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

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MsDebbieP

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posted 91 days ago

I got a lump in my throat when I saw this—absolutely stunning, amazing, magnificent.
I love the mixture of smooth and “rough natural”, the swallows are amazing, the overall design is inspiring.
I can’t imagine the emotional response felt by being in the same space as this piece. Just the picture alone is very powerful to me.
Ok.. so I guess this becomes my favourite piece. My hat is off to you, my friend.. your artistry and craftsmanship are exceptional!

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Bigdogs117

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posted 91 days ago

Very unique. This was a well done project. Good luck with your entry.

-- http://rusty@midohio.twcbc.com

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Todd A. Clippinger

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posted 91 days ago

Good Luck at the show. I hope that your continued presence will bring in more business.

I am not sure that Rita and I will make it down this year. I am behind on some work and I am trying to get caught up.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

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jockmike2

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posted 91 days ago

Very nice Dennis, You got 1st locked up, that is beautiful.

-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com

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Gary

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posted 90 days ago

Dennis, I wish you complete success on your prize winning entry. Tell the judges we’ve already decided
everyone else is vying for second. ;-)
Gary

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RobS

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posted 90 days ago

Amazing artwork and craftsmanship, as usual, Dennis.

Do you have to do anything special so the willow will hold up longer? I would think with those small pieces they might dry out and eventually snap?

Best of luck at the conference.

-- Rob (A) Waxahachie,TX

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miles125

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posted 86 days ago

Sweeet! i knew it was a Dennis Mitchell creation before i saw your name! Great design.

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

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matt garcia

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posted 31 days ago

That is a piece of art!! Just amazing!!

-- Matt, Houston Texas

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