Most people have never seen a bird carving. First time viewers often express surprise that lifelike birds can be fashioned from hunks of wood and then . . . they move in for a close view of the details of the bird and its habitat. It happened while I was setting up an exhibit of fifteen carvings at a local senior citizen community in February 2020. Every person who happened by during the set up stopped to look. Several said “You made those birds! Really?” and then the questions started. What kind of wood do you use? Paint? How do you get those little lines? The flowers are made of brass! Really!? The exhibit was supposed to come down in late March, but covid-19 swept the world. So, the carvings are sheltering in place with the rest of us. I hope that the natural moments captured in carvings bring moments of joy to a difficult time. |
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ABOUT AUTHORJanice has been a bird carver since 2002. She carves basswood with knives and tupelo with power tools. Her favorite is which ever wood she has in her hands at the moment. Archives
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