Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Green Heron
This stunning piece captures the stealth of this little wetlands denizen. It is about to pounce from its mangrove root perch. The bird and roots are made of tupelo and are painted in acrylics. The feet are individually crafted of copper wire and epoxy. It has some of the best examples of detail work yet. It is in a private collection.
It won The Best in Show at the 2011 Southern Appalachian Artist Guild’s “Off the Wall” 3D Exhibit in Blue Ridge Georgia.
It is full-sized, standing 5″ high.
Great Blue Heron Miniature
This 9 inch miniature portrays the typical posture of the great blue fisherman. They are often seen resting on one leg at the edge of wetlands.This bird carving is of tupelo. The intricate detail of the sculpture accurately depicts the distinct feathering of the various areas of the bird. It is painted in oils and is in a private collection.
