*updated 6/17/11
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Just as I generated a lot of Southwestern-themed designs when I lived in New Mexico, my time on the Gulf Coast has generated a lot of Louisiana and southern-themed designs. These aren’t always the most useful designs for carvers in other regions, but hey, the flamingo design was put together for a carver in Alaska, so you never know.






this photo came from Wikipedia; conveniently the pelican has adopted a similar pose

Brown pelicans are a favorite of mine. They’re widespread along the Gulf and they fly quite close to cars driving along bridges over the bays. They make for a dramatic sight as they wheel and dive into the water after a meal.

I changed the original design somewhat to make it more realistic, but some things couldn’t be changed because the sculpture requires adequate support. The pelican’s legs need to be shorter and thicker and make sure the tail is firmly connected to the piling.

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Tags: animals, birds