wip Hummingbird Vase Part 2

2/28/2025

Ok I realize now that I have been working on this piece on and off for a year now! And it is very close to being finished. I have had to lay it aside at some points while I considered what the next step should be. Doing this not only prevents me (hopefully) from not making a regrettable move on it but also giving time away to approach the gourd again with fresh eyes. Keep reading and I will show you what I did since we left off the last time.
If you missed the first post, you can see my early stages here: WIP Humminbird Vase Part 1

Follow the slideshow below for the stages and a short description of my process. I am sorry to say that I have misplaced, probably mistakenly deleted some photos.

One thing I would not do again was to outline with pyrography. It was very difficult to keep the carving consistent right up against the burnt edges and I would have had better results if those burnt grooves were not there. Always a learning experience!

Congratulations if you read this far! Hopefully I can post the completed photo soon!

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About me...

Art has always been a part of my life, and I have worked in many different mediums.

My love of animals and nature, and love for God influences my work.

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.........aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands.......................... 1 Thessalonians 4:11

Becky Woodward link

3/2/2025 08:39:51 am

How beautiful Jenn! Really love your progressive pics and comments. Am also happy to hear that you leave a piece for a while and then look at it with fresh eyes. I find myself doing that frequently but always have better results. Always a learning experience!😊

Neva Beasley

3/3/2025 02:49:54 pm

This is so pretty. Thank you for sharing your work. I have to say hummingbirds are one of my favorite birds.

Carole Courchaine

8/12/2025 07:58:05 pm

I love your work! I learn so much from you. As with your videos, your explanations are clear and concise and the visuals are so clear. Thank you Jenn for sharing your knowledge and experience. I’ve only worked on a dozen or so gourds so far but my process has already evolved. I like to draw on a paper before I draw on the gourd and I even like to colour my drawing to see what it will look like before I use inks or acrylics on the gourd. As another person mentioned, I would love to see how you use colouring pencils.

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