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This wood sculpture of a Winter Wren has been hand carved from a single piece of basswood and painted using an airbrush to achieve the delicate colors.

It is about 8 x 9 x 2 centimeters (3 x 3.5 x 1 inches).


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 this animal carving: "This treasure is for me! He's just like a small wren that set up house at my shop and became a welcome visitor every day. What a perfect likeness! Thanks for the keepsake." ... "Stunning - just stunning. Super fast shipping. Highly recommended seller. Thank you so much Sandra!".

Though the Wren carving 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.

My sculptures come into fruition only when combined with the mind of the viewer. My challenge is to give you, the viewer, what you need to fill in the details of texture and roundness with your mind. This has been successful judging from what collectors of my art have said

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.