I'm working on some sketches at the moment for Bird sculptures for an exhibition I have been invited to exhibit at The Birds and the Bees at the Craft Centre and Design Gallery, City Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds.
I thought if I could, I would include a Bee Eater, and my idea is to carve this in Serpentine or Soapstone. They are such colourful, sleek birds that a stone with a bit of variation and shine would suit the piece well.
A Bee Eater will be quite a challenge to carve, with its thin, streamlined body and very sharp elongated bill. There may have to be a few compromises.
Exhibition Dates: Saturday 24th March - Saturday 30th June
The Craft Centre and Design Gallery
City Art Gallery
The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AB
0113 247 8241 craftcentre-leeds@btconnect.com www.craftcentreleeds.co.uk
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I love your sketches of the birds, just wonderful!
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ReplyDeleteWonderful drawings, Jennifer! Ah, Leeds, wish I still lived in Bradford to be able to see you exhibit...will let friends know!
ReplyDeleteJennifer..I hope that you manage this...I saw the bee-eaters on the phone lines in India last year...they were wonderful! will wait for the result!
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