Just finished off the pelican that I had started awhile back, I painted him in the colors of an Australian pelican, carved him out of one piece of cypress, with a dowel up his beak!!

Thats a great pelican

Hey ... that's a really nice pelican.
I've been out the back just now putting the finishing touches on a pelican order ... and yours is completely different.
Don't ya just love it !!

You asked Buzz ... and there it is ... the Aussie version of the bear.
A guaranteed seller.
Very nice work Richard !!

Maybe I'll post mine later ... we have a little outing tomorrow (maybe some good photo opportunities) so we will see !!

And your base is very well thought out too! Doc

And a wow from me too. What a nice carving!

You have an eye for and the talent to create award winning carvings. The presentation, expression and finish produces a perfectly finished masterpiece. You have all the talents necessary to make a complete carving. You have my admiration Richard.

Great job from top to bottom!

Another amazing piece! Your attention to detail really makes your work stand out, terrific!

What a fantastic job...and I love the base! S

Richard great bird.
Tom Castaneda

Great job Richard. Are the metal parts real? Acrylic paint? How much you want for it, including shipping to WA.

It went into my birds photo folder. Mike

I appreciate the kind responses! Mike, The "Metal" eye bolt, shackle and rope are all carved. The paints used were a combination of oil and water based house paint that I thin to create a "stain", The metal bits are walnut stain. I would gladly sell Mr Pelican to you and ship him to Washington, But I think the freight from Australia would be a tad on the spendy side! Thanks so much for the offer though it made my day! Richard Yates