I know that these birds are stylised representations but I would like to present a slightly better representational depiction of them. My main aim is to capture the essence of the creature, to bring it to life somehow. To me I am a long way off and I may never reach it. You may or may not agree, but this is how I see my work.
I made another one, which took me twice as long. If you have made fan birds or know how they are made then you will see why. I think this one is a little better, but will have to have another few goes. Anyway, this is an interesting process and some different tool techniques are coming into being.
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since you believe your a long way off....if i can suggest....no offense....more defintion between the head and neck....the top of the head looks like a duck but the under side is more like a hummingbird than a duck. they have a very skinny neck to their heads...a defined place between them. i've never carved a fan bird, but have the duck shape etched into my mind from years of duck hunting. still looks very nice....
ReplyDeleteHow about giving them a blunter beak - quite a feature of a duck, maybe the breast should be a bit fatter? Looks good though.
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