Carving Hummingbirds - Softcover

Solomon, Charles; Hamilton, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565230647 ISBN 13: 9781565230644

Publisher: Design Originals, 1996

Synopsis

Techniques and tips for two hummingbird species: the ruby-throated and the broad-tailed hummingbirds. Includes anatomical information, step-by-step carving demonstrations, more than 75 color photos, and detailed habitat information.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Jewels of the Air To John James Audubon, the hummingbird was "a glittering fragment of rainbow...with motions so graceful as they are light and airy, pursuing its course and yielding new delights where it is seen." Everyone loves to watch the flashing movements of hummingbirds as they hover around gardens. Now , in 70 pages and more than 200 color photographs and charts, this complete reference for bird lovers, woodcarvers and other artists will add to your understanding and appreciation of these beautiful birds. Inside you'll find: *interesting facts and information about a number of hummingbird species *specific information and color photographs of the ruby-throated hummingbird and the broad-tailed hummingbird *illustrations giving anatomical information such as wing position during hovering flight *drawings comparing structural characteristics of 15 hummingbird species *tools and supplies best suited for carving these delicate birds *patterns, color charts and complete step-by-step photos and instructions for carving and painting two hummingbird species:the ruby-throated hummingvird and the broad-tailed hummingbird *detailed instructions on creating habitat-including step-by-step photos and instructions for making a flowering morning-glory vine. Charles Solomon is a fish and wildlife biologist for the National Biological Service and an affiliate faculty member at Colorado State University. He has taught carving and competed nationally for over 10 years. The quality of his work is nationally recognized through 80 ribbons won at shows throughout North America. David Hamilton is an ecologist by profession, working primarily in wetland management. He has carved and competed for the past eight years. In addition to hummingbirds, David also carves wading birds common to the wetland areas he studies. He has won numberous ribbons for his open-winged hummingbird carvings.

About the Author:

Chuck Solomon is a terrestrial ecologist and works primarily with endangered species in the Central Valley of California. He has been teaching carving classes and participating in carving competitions for over 15 years. He has won more than 100 ribbons at shows in Colorado, California, Alaska and Canada, including Best of Show and Best of Division. Chuck has also judged several shows in Colorado. His work consists primarily of songbirds, waterfowl and mammals, both realistic and interpretive. Chuck currently lives in the Sacramento, California, area where he works, carves, teaches classes and is an active member of the Capital Woodcarvers Association and California Carvers Guild.

Dave Hamilton is an ecologist by profession, working primarily in the area of wetland ecology. He has been carving and competing in shows for almost 20 years. While Dave enjoys carving a variety of bird species, he specializes in hummingbirds and in the wading birds common to the wetlands he works on professionally. He also enjoys carving stylized pieces and reproductions of antique decoys. Dave lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, where he carves, teaches classes, and is a member of the Northern Colorado Woodcarvers.

About this edition

• Publisher: Design Originals
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1565230647
• ISBN 13: 9781565230644
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96