We are lucky to be part of a condo association near the beach in southern Maine that borders on a wildlife refuge. About 2 years ago, the fence at the back of the property was replaced. I had been making models of birds, many that we see daily there, so I asked if I could make 5.5”x5.5” carvings to mount on the fence posts. Probably close to 100’ of fence there.
For my models I basically follow the simple technique of using a photo for texture that I saw early on in an Aspire tutorial video. I like the birds to look realistic, not birds that posed for pictures or birds on steroids, lol. Just natural birds that I find photos of. I started carving these in cedar, then switched to Ipe and Mahogany. I like adding new ones to the fence, still many posts left there. People walking by seem to enjoy them, those that look up, lol.
My latest is the hummingbird.
Thanks for looking!
Fence post birds
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Re: Fence post birds
Unique art gallery...
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Re: Fence post birds
Nice Bill!!
"those that look up"
They're not expecting or even looking for birds until they hit the Refuge
Maybe a ground level sign "Bird Watching Starts HERE" will help?
"those that look up"
They're not expecting or even looking for birds until they hit the Refuge
Maybe a ground level sign "Bird Watching Starts HERE" will help?
I've learned my lesson well. You can't please everyone,so you have to please yourself
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Re: Fence post birds
What a clever and thoughtful idea! Nicely done. Those who dont "look up" are missing a real treat.
Joe
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I have a chip on my shoulder....several more in my hair and lots more all over my shop floor.
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Re: Fence post birds
Nice work, Bill!
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