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This wood sculpture of a Blue-footed Booby is hand carved and painted using an airbrush to achieve the delicate colors.

These birds are a popular sight in the Galapagos Islands, showing off their brilliant blue feet to their mates. This carved bird is about 13x9.5x2 cm (5x3.5x1 inch)

Thank you for looking at this sculpture, which is entirely designed and created by artist Sandra Healy; if you have any questions, please click the contact button below.

Here is what has been said about the Blue-footed Booby carving: "He's absolutely gorgeous and now holds a place of honor in our home."

Though this Blue Footed Booby is only about an inch thick, I use various carving and painting techniques to suggest a much rounder figure. It is a unique method which I have developed since I started in 1975.

I find that your mind, as you view the sculpture, will fill in the details of texture and roundness. My challenge is to give you what you need to do this.

HOW I WORK: Rather than using a power carver, I enjoy using knives and chisels to finish shaping the basswood. As well as being quiet and meditative, this gives crisper details.

After sanding the bird smooth, I use an airbrush to paint the colors. Finally, 3 coats of water-based urethane are brushed on, and the sculpture is signed on the bottom.

wood, basswood, paint, ink, urethane finish

Usually, orders are sent the next business day by USPS first class, and I will email confirmation to you. It will arrive wrapped in tissue paper with a hand-painted border.