As you can see.... Richard has been a busy boy... he had a slight set back when he decided to 'carve' the wings instead of sculpting them...I am happy he went in that direction. It always amazes me (and I have been watching him do this for years now but never tire of seeing it) how he can take a Big old chunk of wood and whittle away at it to form a beautiful set of thin wooden wings... he uses the big chunk so that he can get the 'curve' to the wings. I love these wings. He still has a bit more to do on them but I keep reminding him that this is a 'statue' ...NOT a real owl... and that it has to look like a statue ...so details can be played down a tad... He is starting the Dragon sculpt around the lectern ...should be finished with that today...then that all gets baked again as it sits in the photo...and then I get to paint and gold antique it ...I LOVE that part. He has also started on the smaller dragon heads at the bottom of the lectern crystal base...and the feet with claws. I will then paint that...and we both work on the candles..he makes them...and I get to make them 'drip'!! I love the detailed stuff...
Hey check out the new 'Blue Ball' that the owl sits on...that is the one I told you about that replaced the old one... this one is so cool with the swirls...
Oh and I should mention the owl body is in clay.
So that's about it for now... we need to finish this up by Thursday as Friday we are heading to Vegas for our Grand-daughters 9th Birthday....we are SOOOOO excited!
Jodi
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When I feel sure of something you always shake my certainties ( can I say that?). The owl is ...I need to go and fetch my dictionary because I'm at a loss of words. Tel Richard that HE is a wizard.
Hello Rosanna....
You are so sweet...thank you so much. Richard will be thrilled with your kind words... somedays he feels like anything But a Wizard...more like the troll under the bridge...
Hugs,
Jodi and Richard
WOW!! It is turning out awesome!!! The ball that you guys decided on is perfect and the detailing of the owl is amazing!!!
Can't wait to see the candles on it!
Jamie
This is going to be tremendous. Beautiful work!
Hi Jamie...
Thanks so much. I too think that this was the perfect little ball for the lectern...magical looking.
I am anxious to do the candles...well...'drip -em'
Have a Terrific Tuesday
Jodi
Thanks so much Cate and David...
Keeping fingers crossed that all runs smooth to the end....
Have a Terrific Tuesday
Jodi and Richard
Looking so forward to seeing this finished but I gotta say, what I have seen so far is just incredible!
One word WOW!!! '-)
Happy Tuesday
Me (-'
Oh Wow, so true, there isnt a word that expresses the sheer splendour of the piece enough Jodi and Richard. Supersplendiferous??Is that a wizardy word? Made up or not, what we mean is, SUPER AWESOME!! Love the ball, love the owl, We want it NOW!!!!!!
lol Kate and John xx
Totally incredible, I have to agree with Kate & John, Richard is a Wizard. The Owl is magnificent.
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!
Everything is beautiful as usual.
The wings are to die for and the main body for the owl i'd go to the moon and back for!
Hello Joanna...
Yep back in the swing of it..we easily get side tracked but always return to where we are the most happy..
Thanks so much
Jodi and Richard
Hi Lori...Thanks so so much...you guys are making Richard day...
Jodi and Richard
Hi Chris...a man of few words but used with such kindness...
Thanks
Jodi and Richard
Hi Kate and John..
That is a wonderful word...I love it...I do like cool words!
You guys are making us blush....
Thanks
Jodi and Richard
Hi Debbie...
Richard... my personal little wizard, I like that...by the by...I am having him put some thought into creating that formula for floo powder!!!!
Thanks
Jodi and Richard
Hi Nikki...
You are such a sweetie... but don't head to the moon unless I get to come along...have always wanted to visit there...
Thanks
Jodi and Richard
I am so amazed!!! I have been following Dumbledore's progress but was blown away by how the owl has turned out. Richard's wings are superb. How he got the curve in them just right, i don't know and of course your sculpting. Truly a masterpiece. Thank you so much for sharing him.
I cannot wait to see it finished. Happy birthday to your grand daughter!!! :)
tina
Oh it's just too awesome! it is so...Creager-esq! Wonderful!
She can't be NINE???? or where are mine ;-)? Have a wonderful trip!
Hello Tammy...
Thank You sooo much...LOVE your Halloween beauties! I painted the Owl and wings today...oooo now I am really in love ...coming together nicely! SOON!
Jodi
Hi Tina...
Thank You so much ...keeping fingers crossed he will be finished tomorrow...but we are shooting for Thursday.
Thanks for the Birthday Wishes for our beautiful little Erin...I will have pics to post from that too
Jodi
Hey Oops... I KNOW...can you believe it 9 ALREADY!!! Where did the time go...I hope to have pics to post when we return...we are VERY excited...and she is NOT a lover of Hannah Montana Stuff... but she LOVES Horses...her goal at nine...to own a horse ranch and care for horses that need caring for... such a little Buckerette!!! We love her so much
Hugs,
Jodi
Bad Jodi, good Richard,LOLOLOL I like your writing style as much as your dolls !!! :o)
Wow ! Just WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good Morning Silke...
Thanks so much...by the by I didn't get the biscuit!! sniff sniff...
Have a Wickedly Wonderful Wednesday
Jodi
Amazing...such talent you both have. I bet that takes him ages...so many intricate details.
Have fun in Vegas ! Nice little ride across the desert you have there :-)
Actually I just came across this hobby / dollhouse store there...don't know if you knew about it already.
www.danseys.com
Evening Jayne...
Nice seeing you here...you have been a busy little girl with your wonderful projects...I drool ever so slightly when seeing your magnificent flowers...
We will have fun in Vegas...short drive up and back...down side...we will be getting some rather nasty weather...rain and winds...bummer! But we so enjoy an adventure...
Hope I can make a bit of time to visit that Mini/Hobby store...thanks for letting me know about it...know exactely the area it is located...
Jodi
Hmmmm...busy indeed. A trip to Vegas right now would go down very well :-)
Have loads of fun......rain or shine.
Thank so much Jayne...Richard LOVES road trips and as you said...nice country between here and Vegas...hoping to still catch some of the desert wildflowers
Jodi
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