Banner with Flag and Eagle Finished

[Merle Rice]

12"x10"x2" , Basswood with Walnut Back. Didn't notice till after I cutout the Back that I got 2 Birds instead of 1 . Looks like a Comfort Bird. I wanted to tone the Colors down so it wouldn't be so bright and found that Antiquing didn't do it so, I went with Dry Brushing the Shading and it seemed to work. I also used Flesh Tone Paint for the White . Overall I'm satisfied . Merle

[joepaulbutler]

Merle, It newer gets tired of saying "another good one" You do have the eagle mastered

[santacarver]

Great Job! You should be very proud of this carving.

[BrandantR]

Simply beautiful! I love everything about it.

[Mottles]

Wow, Merle this is your best yet, the design is great and good job on the color work too.

[Tinwood]

Very beautiful Merle

Tinwood

[Arthur C.]

Merle, that is a great carving. Paint job is superb. Well done.

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe, Thank You for your most Kind Words, they are Appreciated. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Santacarver, yes I'm Pretty proud of that Flag and Eagle and glad I can Produce in Wood to give it a little Respect. Thanks for commenting. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Brandant, Glad you like it and Thank You for Commenting. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Kathy, I Emphasized the Flag this time but still injected the Eagle as the Spokesman for the Banner. Wow!!! that's a lot of thinking. Ha,Ha. Thanks for your Kind Words. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Thanks Tinwood, always like to hear your Comments. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Arthur, I had a lot of trial and errors to get the Flag the way I wanted it , and finally I just had to Stop before I Overdid it , and then I would have had a Mess . Thanks I appreciate your Comments . Merle

[JoeVM]

Very nice Merle! It's bold and makes a great statement.

[Merle Rice]

Hi JoeVM, The Banner is what caught my Eye at first , then the Flag look to be a Challenge to Carve , and it was. Ha,Ha. Thanks Joe for your interest . Merle