In this challenge I’m presenting two of my own wood carvings. The Blue Teal Duck was my first major work. I loved the effect of the burned-in texture on the natural wood and decided not to paint it to make it look like a Blue Teal. Still love it!
Top photo is low color/sepia – below is black & white.
11″ (~28 cm) from beak to tail.
The second woodcarving is of a Haida Ceremonial Bowl. For many years I’ve studied Northwest Native American art, with a focus on the Salish nations from northwest Washington (USA) into British Columbia (Canada).
12″ (~30 cm) from end to end.
At one end is the whale motif, on the other is eagle – both are significant characters in Salish life and lore.
Lindy Low LeCoq 
Wow! I love your duck.
Thank you, Sharon. I got sort of obsessed by it while in the process of making it!
Wow…some skill there. I guess your decision not to paint was just right…leave it au ‘natural as they say 🙂
Thank, David. They both have a place of honor ‘floating’ on either end of the fireplace mantle!
How wonderful!
Thank you, Susan. I’m kind of shy about showing my stuff!
Beautiful carving!
Thank you, Janice. Lots of hours went into creating each of them!
Love that you shared your personal pieces of art. Lovely to see, Lindy. ❤
Thank you, Olga. I’m still proud of them 25 years later!!
Absolutely beautiful – so skilled!