Wednesday, August 5, 2020

New Address. 1868 Ethel St. Kelowna B.C.

Moving August 5th. Same phone number 778-478-7896
1868 Ethel St. Kelowna B.C.
Carriage house.

Monday, April 27, 2020

Hummingbirds

Currently waiting for ordered eyes. Should be here this week and then install and paint.

Sunday, September 15, 2019

Art Walk 2019


Three birds were sold at the show. They now have new homes. Thank you to all that came to see
my both and latest creations. I am very Happy the Burrowing owl is sold. The killdeer was well
received and had many likes.

Monday, August 19, 2019

Art Walk 2019




I am pleased to be showing my hand crafted Bird Carvings Art Walk in September 7th and 8th 2019 in Lake country.
You can find me in the Memorial Building across from  the
highschool.
This will be my 8th time in this important art show.

Killdeer

Killdeer

Friday, May 31, 2019

Discover Art Show

CURLING CLUB
                                                        Friday 5 to 7
                                                       
                                                         Saturday and Sunday

                                                          10 to 4

Friday, September 7, 2018

Artwalk art show 2018





Hello everyone, just a reminder that Artwalk is this weekend in Lake country High school

I have many new and interesting pieces of  Art too showcase.  If you love Owls, come out


and see my booth.  10 -5 both days.

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Lake country ART WALK 2018

September 8th and 9th are the dates of ArtWalk 2018.

I am thrilled to be a participant in ART WALK for the seventh time. I hope 
all my friends and art lovers will come out to see all my hard work.

Lake country ART WALK.


Friday, June 15, 2018

Crow carving

Crow
                       Lots of different acrylic colours needed to bring this bird to life.

Sunday, April 8, 2018

Birds completed in 2017

Barn Owl

Common Redpoll

Least Sandpiper

Evening Grosbeak

Black-headed Grosbeak

Pine Siskin

Burrowing Owl

Saw-whet Owl

Screech Owl

Friday, November 24, 2017

Saturday, November 18, 2017

Western Meadow-larkM

Meadow-lark
               


                                                 I will have this life like bird at Grizzli Winery Christmas
                                                 market. Dec. 8,9,10th. From 10 to 4.

Friday, August 18, 2017

Alabaster stone Carvings

Both works of art have been created from solid stone. The Alabaster gives
a icy look that enhances the sculpture. Lots of fun to create.

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Grey Jay

Grey Jay
I finished painting Grey Jay in December 2016. He joins Steller's jay & Blue jay,
 in my bird cabinet.

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Painting Grey Jay

Grey Jay
Canada's National bird......getting ready to paint grey jay.
I have completed a Steller's jay and Blue jay.

Thursday, November 24, 2016

Bottega Christmas show 2016

Just a reminder, that the Bottega Christmas show is on November 26th and 27.
 From 11am to 5pm each day . I am in the main hall and I have been working
hard to bring lots of new items to this year's show.

 The show was a big success , I sold three Santas and two Hummingbirds,
and many art cards........Thankyou to all who stopped to view my art.

Monday, November 7, 2016

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Monday, October 31, 2016

Family photo.

Just completed 5 chickadee's for Christmas.
Hand made gifts are the best present.  I will
have these birds on display at the
Bottega Christmas show.November 26th, 27th.

Monday, October 24, 2016

Please join me at this year's  2016 Bottega Christmas Market.
Dates: November 26th and 27th. See attached poster for details, including times and location. I will be located in the main hall.
Looking forward to greeting you with my most recent art. This includes bird carvings in wood and soapstone, and a selection of paintings.  

Friday, August 26, 2016

On display at Lee Valley tool store

Lee Valley in Kelowna B.C. is displaying 6 sculptures.They have asked
me to teach some basic carving workshops in winter 2017. Very kind
of them to give me this opportunity.

Thursday, June 30, 2016

Sunday, June 12, 2016

Bird made from Soap Stone.

Carving Soapstone is fun and easy.
The material is soft; once you 
achieve your shape, start sanding with
different papers. Finish with polyurethane.
Soapstone.

Saturday, May 7, 2016

Repair of California Quail

Broken top knot of Quail.


New top knot .
This Quail looks much happier with his top knot restored.

Repairing a broken bird.

Feet and corner broken off of tail.

I carved a larger block of wood.

New wood glued into place.

Repair is painted and is good as new.

Ready for happy owner to pick up.
Gold finches have a new lease of life and proud owner is very pleased.

James Hooey - Bird Carving - Kelowna - British Columbia -Canada