[Woodcarver] Lori Corbett's new book & Barn Swallow CHAT

[Lori Corbett]

Hi Sally!
    I know what you mean about these birds! I haven't had the privilege 
of hosting a nesting group, but I see them almost every day in the 
summer. I think they would be an excellent candidate for a project. I 
think their form would lend itself beautifully to a sculptural 
presentation...sleek lines that make the bird look like it's flying even 
when it is standing still <G>. And the colors are a classic combination 
of rich siennas and dark blues (Look at many impressionistic 
paintings...you'll see a frequent combination of blues and 
oranges/siennas). Uh-oh....you've got me planning one 
already...something you'll recognize...the 5-star idea...LOL. 
Hmmm...perhaps two projects..one flying and one perched....

Thanks again, Sally!
Lori
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I hear from the bird carvers at shows that we don't see Barn Swallow in 
the carving world because they are difficult to design.  The sleek lines 
of the body with the very small head tucked down into the body (more or 
less)......but "especially" the forked tail.  I guess the tail scares 
them off more than anything. Lori, we would love to see you bring some 
awareness to this sweet little "unrespected" bird.

> Hopeful in Michigan (Big G)
> Sally
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