This piece kicked my ass all the way to Sunday. I almost gave up a dozen different times — when I melted the face when trying to solder it — when the neck just wouldn't work (who knew some copper canNOT be soldered?!?) — when it looked just too rough even for me — and yet? I persevered. Kinda like Women. We are stronger than we know. Art > Life.
I like making birds. I like making them using all manner of studio detritus. In these pictured, all the heads are cut from metal. They could be silverplated plates that your Granny served Christmas cookies on. Or copper sheet. Or brass. Even metal flashing that your carpenter left behind. The bodies are fashioned from wood or wire or resin, lake driftwood become wings or the edges of brass charger plates. Bones and wire wrapped hearts, mirrors and rusty ramekins. Hung from behind or dangling from handmade chain. I like making birds. Here's an assortment for your viewing pleasure!