Have been getting ready to present a 10 week seminar on carving and painting a miniature Ring-necked Pheasant with the Askennonia Woodcarving Group.
The idea of the project started in November, 2011 on my way home from Collingwood. I spotted several ring-necked pheasants in a field next to Flos 11 in Springwater Township. I was one concession over from Tiny Marsh. My thoughts were they may have been part of a release program for the benefit of the outdoor sportsmen in the area as the reintroduction of the Ring-necked Pheasants into Ontario has not been very successful. It was a special moment as they were watching me as much as I was watching them, heads up and on the run. I did get a chance to get a few photos before they were out of range.
It would be January before I decided to make the carving of the bird a good group project. After weeks of research and pattern development I am ready to go.
References:
Selected Bird Drawings by David Mohrrhardt pages 15 to 17
How to paint Game Birds by David Mohrrhardt pages 87 to 92
Realism in Wood – Book 2 by George Lehman pages 48 to 51
Wildfowl Carving Magazine –
Spring 2011 – Asian Import by Rick Burkman page 60
Colour guide and pattern by Jean Minaudier page 68/69
Hi Brian. Great job on setting up your web pages. These are terrific and will be a super help–especially for those of us who will be missing your guidance first hand.
I picked up my package from Askennonia today. Thanks so much.
Nancy
Thank you for your comment Nancy. Hoping the information can help everyone during the week. Additional information and photos can be added to each step if needed. Something which I hope will benifit everyone.
It is a good time to be heading south for break. Have a good trip
Brian