Post #548679 by MadDogMike on Sun, Aug 15, 2010 8:58 PM

Thanks Wendy :D

HORNBILL FACTS - Did you know that one species of hornbills is known to go out foraging with mongooses? The mongooses help the hornbills stir up insects and the hornbills help warn the mongooses of approaching danger.

Hornbill #7 is done, the Sepik River Fighting Horn (Hornbill is on top of the guy's head). It won't beat a good conch shell but it has a nice tone, perfect for summoning your woman in the jungle or the bartender at you local watering hole. About 10 inches tall and 3 inches in diameter.

My Papuan Frogmouth Owl candy dish is done too. 7x6x3 inches

I'm working on Hornbill #8, a watercolor painting entitled "Monday Morning in Baining". I'm not a painter but I had done this same painting earlier and wanted to see if I could improve on it, so I sought some professional advice (I won't say who it was because he may not want to be associated with this painting - but his initials are LLT :lol: ) He gave me some tips (and some supplies), I wish he could have given me some of his talent!

I am thinking of a creative way to frame it. Overall I like "improved" version better, but there are a couple of things I liked better on the original. (Edit - new photo posted, better color rendition)

Vacation is over so my artflow will slow down, give some of you a chance to catch up :lol:

[ Edited by: MadDogMike 2010-08-16 07:17 ]