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...

We were fortunate at the end of 2011 to get some great media coverage from the Amherst and Lynchburg newspapers and WSET-ABC13! Watch the video below which is now archived on ABC News! Pretty awesome...