We can't believe it's already fall! It seems like February was just yesterday. Mark has been busy with bears of all size and poses along with some very exciting, big projects which we'll talk about in the upcoming posts. For now, here's a round-up of all the sculptures he's been working on this year. Flying Bald Eagle Black Cedar Bear, Ted Custom Rusty Bear for New Grandparents Custom Bear Head Bookend New Cedar Rusty Bears One More Rooster Cartoon-style Beaver

This flying Bald Eagle is 50" tall by 13.5" wide. Mark carved it from a cedar cut off our property. He painted the eagle and left the base natural to showcase the beautiful cedar wood. The whole piece is sealed with a clear satin spar urethane. This bold Bald Eagle is available for sale.

Mark completed the Bald Eagle this weekend! Amazingly, all of the detail in the wings was done with the chainsaw. Other woodworking techniques were used in the process, including burning the detail around the eyes and talons. A whitewash stain created the head and tail feathers, and the gloss finish tied the whole piece together. View the eagle's gallery page.

Here is the latest sculpture, and eagle carved from a block of Walnut. I think eagles and hawks will be one of Mark's favorite subjects; he loves creating the wings and feather details. Next I asked him to carve a wolf. Oh, and I also have photos of an owl he started. More to come...