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Ta da! Bird Number Ten!
This one's a red-bellied woodpecker and is what started the whole bird series in the first place. The reference photo (which I don't have permission to post, here) is what inspired it all.
But he came last, because I couldn't figure out how to make the snow. Turns out - it was french knots!
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Hey, speaking of french knots, check out those puppies. :)
If you compare this bird with the Fairy Wren - which was also done with a lot of french knots, you'll note the difference between them, being - the fairy wren looks flat in comparison to the knots. In this case, I built up the bird by putting him on a base of red mouflon.
Observe:
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The first bird in the series, the Green Headed Tanager. Can you believe it?
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Phew! That's better. :)
In fact, I think I may have to make an 11th bird - and re-visit the green headed tanager.
Have a great weekend and see you on Monday!
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I just adore your birds. They are incredible.
ReplyDeleteLovely birds!
ReplyDeleteYou know Kit - you truly are a great example why people should work in series. Your birds have been great - but I can see how working in series has really paid off! I think I like this one the best so far! The composition and the use of the embellishment (which is hard to do!) is lovely!
ReplyDeleteThey are indeed incredible. All those little pieces! The woodpecker is so realistic.
ReplyDeleteWow! I love your woodpecker Kit - stunning!
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful, Kit! Your birds are incredible.
ReplyDeletedid you ever do him justice! and the snow laden branch is magnificent with the hand work!
ReplyDeleteYou're right about working in a series. I've done 14 mini-landscapes now -- no, 15 -- and each one is stronger than the last. Love your woodpecker -- we get those fellas 'round here, and I've seen 1 or 2 of his cousins lately. :-)
ReplyDeleteYour birds are lovely!
ReplyDeleteIncredible realistic!
ReplyDeletewow!! He makes me SMILE! :D Absolutely gorgeous, Kit. Brava!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I knew that was about a bazillion French knots before I scrolled down and read, and I really like the addition of the tiny white beads.
ReplyDeleteOh my! Your woodpecker is just amazing. Beyond amazing! What an awesome work of art! Love all the knots. Perfect snow!
ReplyDeleteI have never tried working in a "series". Your birds are fabulous and incredibly inspiring!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you posted the first and last bird, what a difference. Love the hand work.
ReplyDeleteLovin' the birds! Keep it going.
ReplyDeleteThanks Franki. :)
DeleteAmazing! Love the texture of all those french knots!
ReplyDeleteLovely work. I was also hesitant to try working in a series, and I couldn't agree with you more. It really is going deep as opposed to wide.
ReplyDeleteI highly recommend it having done it now!
DeleteWow Kit! This is my absolute favourite of the whole flock! Incredible. I see what you mean about working in a series. I may have to try that.
ReplyDeleteI love making birds, too, and I think yours are gorgeous! French knots are always fun, too! I took pictures of two pileated woodpeckers in my yard this week, so they might be inspiration for my next bird textile collage.
ReplyDeletethanks Martha - looking forward to seeing your new work!
DeleteThis is very impressive!
ReplyDeleteEsther
Thank you, Esther. :)
DeleteSo beautiful! He really is stunning. Interesting point about working in series- I can see that your work has changed and the woodpecker shows it. Still, I love the Green Headed Tanager too- I don't think you need to re-do him!
ReplyDeleteWell thanks for that, BSP loves him too - but still I want to make another one. :)
DeleteFabulous series ... congrats !
ReplyDeleteI still like the Fairy Wren. The leaves are lovely - of course cannot be compared to the super generous french knotted lilac and snow - but lovely in it's own right!!
ReplyDeleteI DO know what you mean about a series...
Fantastic !! What a difference. But (dummie here) what is red Moufflon? Probly spelled wrong but the effect you got is amazing between the 2 birds. I think I need to by some of this "red M_____" whatever you used. Can you tell me where I can buy some please? Ruth
ReplyDeleteMouflon is a kind of wool and you can probably buy it at most fabric stores - but probably not your local quilt shop. Cheers,
DeleteUtterly wonderful! The birds, the foliage, it's fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI agree with your definition of success. One of the most amazing things about you is your tenacity. I believe you have achieved amazing work with your bark, french knot clusters (truly amazing!!) and your attention to detail with the feathers. You are an artist!
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