My first attempt at an Owl

[Bald Monkey]

I have tried a couple of mushrooms that I was quite pleased with so thought I would give something abit more challenging a go. I'm quite pleased with the result but know there is a lot that can be improved on future attempts. I used a blow torch to bring out the texture in the feathers. All done with a top handle.

 

Let me know what you think...

 

 

Cheers Gary

[David Humphries]

I wonder if you'll get any Piptopo..........Oooops, wrong thread

 

 

I think it's actually pretty good.

 

Can't see from this angle, did you carve much relief on the wings?

 

 

 

 

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[Ian Leach]

Looks very good for first attempt, did it hit a tree when it was flying face looks abit flat

[Bald Monkey]

Looks very good for first attempt, did it hit a tree when it was flying face looks abit flat

 

Thanks Ian , I know what you are saying about the face. I'm thinking of getting an angle grinder with a sanding disk on so I can get more curves into it.

[Bald Monkey]

I wonder if you'll get any Piptopo..........Oooops, wrong thread

 

 

I think it's actually pretty good.

 

Can't see from this angle, did you carve much relief on the wings?

 

 

 

 

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Cheers MonkeyD, I ran the edge of the chain over the wing areas and it gave it quite a good feathered effect, especially after running the blow torch over it. Not sure if that's what you mean by relief??

[Neil Wilson - tree connection]

With relife its about finding a line and carving around it to bring it out or make it more 3D so on the wings shape the wing tips more by carving into the feather edges.

[treetop]

Google Arbortech mate....You'll never regret it

 

Cheers TT

[Catweazle]

I thought it was a rabbit at first glance, perhaps the head should be a bit further forward.

 

EDIT; I just had another look, I think it's the wings being too thick that stops it being instantly recognisable to me. If they were thinner and maybe swept back a bit at the top it might give more impression of movement.

Edited June 30, 2010 by Catweazle