Eagle and Flag in Progress

[Merle Rice]

Don't usually Paint till my Carving is finished and then do all The Painting last, but got tired Carving and decided to finish the Flag. The Advantage of doing it this way is if I Mess up the Eagle I have still a Flag. It is 8"x8"x1" in Basswood. Acrylic Paint, Poly U, and will be Antiqued with Feed-n-Wax tomorrow. Haven't decided on the Back Plaque yet . Thought someone would like to see one of my Birds in Progress. Merle

[joepaulbutler]

"if I Mess up the Eagle" Har Har that is a laugh! The way I paint I would have been worried about the stars and strips. So far-----great, expectations----also great

[Spiritwolfe]

That looks stunning Merle. I can't wait to see it completely finished.
The flag is striking. Beautiful painting too.

[Claude]

Great carving, Merle!

Claude

[Curly Early]

I am with Joe Paul on this one, the odds of you messing up----slim to none! I really like what you've done.

[Nomad]

Merle, you sure know how to do a flag. Super nice. And the eagle is looking good too.

[Tom Ellis]

Another beauty Merle, Is he going to be carrying the flag, or landing on it?............Tom

[Blinky Bill]

Fantastic job Merle, please don't forget to post pictures of the finished piece, I for one, will be waiting to see it in all it's glory.
Regards
John

[Soggy]

Beautiful carving Merle. And I'm with the rest of the gang;..........the odds of you "messing up" are slim to none.
Thanks for sharing
Wayne

[Merle Rice]

Hi JoeB, Thank You for your Confidence and Kind Words , Always Appreciated. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Spiritwolfe, ( New Bee ) Ha,Ha. I see you are making a lot of Friends and enjoying the Forum. I knew you would. Thank you for your most generous comments and keep enjoying our Forum. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Claude, Thanks for Commenting. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Curly, Messing up is always an Option, with a miss Cut it could end up a Chicken. Ha,Ha. Thank you for your interest and comments. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Terry, always good to hear your Comments about my pieces, Thank You. Merle

[Arthur C.]

Another good one, Merle! Lots of stars to paint! I've done one Bellamy style eagle so far, about 12" wingspan, and have a larger one in my carving-to-do queue. I really like the eagles. Can't wait to see your finished piece.