I’ve shared before that I am thrilled to be involved with what Io consider the most significant traditional arts and food event in Indianapolis, if not the Midwest, the Indiana Artisan Marketplace. This is a classy show and demands classy display. Last year I designed a portable gallery space with floor covering, bright lights, sales [...]
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Indiana Artisan Marketplace Demonstrations
Posted in Art Shows, tagged Noblesville, Indiana, art, carving, bird, Birding, Indianapolis, woodworking, folk art, woodcarving, wood, folkart, show, artisan, marketing, fine art, sales, shop, foik, art education on February 23, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
New Work on Etsy
Posted in New at 50 Little Birds on Etsy, tagged art, blackbird, canada, carving, fine art, folk art, folkart, goos, Indiana, indiana artisan, Indianapolis, Noblesville, pileated, red-winged, redstart, redwing, swan, tundra, woodcarving, woodpecker on February 20, 2012 | 1 Comment »
I took a few weeks off after the holidays to focus on adapting skin-on-frame boat building techniques to make large bird sculptures. A few weeks ago I started building up my stock for spring shows. I didn’t want to list work for sale until I had built up some stock. today I shot some photos [...]
Waterfowl Week
Posted in New Work, tagged art, bird, Birding, canada, cormorant, decoy, duck, eagle creek, fine art, Folk, folk art, folkart, goose, goose pond, heron, Indiana, Indianapolis, linton, Noblesville, shaw on February 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
This has been my waterfowl fall and winter. With some simple coaching from my friendly neighborhood willow bender, Greg Adams I now know where and how to look for the waterfowl that have eluded me. This morning I visited Indianapolis’ center for birding, Eagle Creek Park. I took a nice long 90 minute walk around [...]
Nature’s Inspirations
Posted in Art Shows, tagged Noblesville, Indiana, art, bird, folk art, nature, folkart, naturalist, show, hamilton county, fine art, sparrow, carmel, alligator, smith, amanda, reptile, exhibition on February 18, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Amanda Smith, Hamilton County Naturalist, and her staff and volunteers have put together a wonderful group of artwork for this year’s Nature’s Inspirations art show. I got a peak at the catalog today and can tell you that this show should not be missed. I will be displaying two pieces, Tail Lashing, Teeth Gnashing Croco-gator [...]
Put a Bird on It
Posted in Art Shows, tagged art, bird, Birding, cardinal, folk folk art, folkart, harrision, Indiana, Indianapolis, Music, Noblesville, party, portlandia on February 17, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Friday, March 2, 6 to 10 Put A Bird On It artist reception and open studio night In the Harrison Gallery, Annex, Gallery No. 2 and Hank & Dolly’s – group show featuring work from over 75 artists! In the City Gallery – new work by Erin Drew. In the gym – demonstrations by Rock [...]
American Goldfinch – One Step at a Time
Posted in carving, tagged art, bird, Birding, carving, Folk, folkart, goldfinch, Indiana, nature, Noblesville, sculpture, woodcarving, woodworking on February 6, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Steps in order of carving and painting an American Goldfinch. This bird available for $98. Please contact me if interested.
Finally Back at It!
Posted in carving, tagged art, Birding, Birds, blackbird, cardinal, carving, finch, Folk, folkart, goldfinch, Indiana, Indianapolis, Noblesville, pileated, sculptuire, swan, woodcarving, woodpecker, woodworking on February 5, 2012 | 1 Comment »
I took a break from my typical work cycle to experiment and adapt skin-on-frame boatbuilding techniques to construct large birds. It’s been almost six weeks since I’ve put a knife to wood and carved a bird. I’ve some important art shows on the horizon and work going to galleries all of the time. It was [...]
Ain’t This the Truth – The Wisdom of Ira Glass
Posted in Creativity, tagged aesthetic, art, craft, Creativity, ira glass, radio on February 1, 2012 | 1 Comment »
The following quote, attributed to Ira Glass (of This American Life fame) began floating around my corners of Facebook a few months ago. It really spoke to me. When I completed my large Cardinal I sought it out again. Ira’s message was missing in my development, but means so much at this point. I will [...]
Skin-on-Frame Cardinal Finished!
Posted in skin-on-frame birds, tagged art, bird, Birding, cardinal, Folk, skin-on-frame on January 29, 2012 | 11 Comments »
Skin-on-Frame Cardinal Update
Posted in skin-on-frame birds, tagged art, bird, Birding, carving, Folk, skin-on-frame, woodworking on January 28, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
A quick check-in from phone. Most color applied. More details and distressing to come.
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