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This wood sculpture of a Hedgehog has been hand carved from basswood and painted using an airbrush to achieve the delicate colors. It is about 5 x 9 x 2 centimeters (2 x 3.5 x 1 inch).

The Hedgehog is a European mammal. Its spines are a good defense when the animal rolls into a ball, and it can also run and climb to escape predators.

If you like spiny animals, I also make a Porcupine.
Or if you like European animals, a Badger.
Other European animals available include a Dipper bird, Black Woodpecker, and Blue Tit.

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 Hedgehog carving: "So smooth, light and incredibly detailed. Love this little guy, he looks right at home on my bookcase. Wonderful seller too :)" --- "Ohhhhhh I love him! Sandra you are incredibly talented. The detail is to die for. Quick shipping too, very happy!".

Though the Hedgehog 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.

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 animal 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.

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 say.

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.