Tawny stump carve

[wisewood]

Everyone wants owls at the minute, did this one today. Easy carve for a Friday, biggest problem was taking the fence panels out and back in again 😤

[dervishcarving]

v nicely done

[wisewood]

v nicely done

 

Thanks Dave, they're getting better😄

[Ianw6522]

Cool Si, I have had an owl fest week also and I have two more to carve this weekend..... It must be the spring weather

[wisewood]

Cool Si, I have had an owl fest week also and I have two more to carve this weekend..... It must be the spring weather

 

I think they're the UK equivalent of bears in the states. They are deeply rooted in our folklore.

[Goodpig]

It's awesome Si! You have quite a repertoire of owl styles, and yeh the Bear equivalent.

I've got two to do as well. Hope I can do half as good a job on them as one of your owls mate.

[wisewood]

Ah thanks mate, I've found lately I do a better job without having reference pics. Don't get me wrong they were useful for a time but I'm getting better results lately just carving intuitively. Feel the force Rick, they'll be great!

[Goodpig]

Feel the force! Like it. I guess using your minds eye, means there's more of "you" the artist in the piece, and room for maneuver, not just copying an owl. I think that develops a style of your own, which is unique and sets you apart from other carvers/artists.

We are all inspired and emulate stuff we like but my best stuff is just because I want to carve something.

But...... I will be referring to pictures, at least to find a posture etc.. I'm not as au fey with owls as I should be being a carver, very part-time. I always try my best and hope.

[Berts wood]

Nice owl, he looks as though he is deep in thought.

Bert.