Male and Female Cardinal
House Sparrow
Blue Jay
American Robin

Live bird study photographs

This unique book can be appreciated on two levels: first, as a step-by-step set of instructions, with exquisite photographs and hand-drawn illustrations covering techniques of carving, texturing, painting and mounting of five songbird projects; second, as a work of art unto itself.

The five songbird projects featured are the Robin, Blue Jay, House Sparrow and the male and female Cardinal. To complement the instructions there is a chapter on the basics of carving songbirds. The carefully organized text and clear step-by-step instructions provide an unsurpassed guide to this form of carving.

The last chapter contains live bird photographs, inspiring the student to expand the patterns to multiple positions. Seeing the live bird is essential in portraying the true essence of the species.

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