Carving Soapstone is fun and easy.
The material is soft; once you
achieve your shape, start sanding with
different papers. Finish with polyurethane.
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| Soapstone. |
BIRDS , are fantastic gifts or amazing art work for any home. All my wood carvings are one of kind and hand crafted. I can do some commission work, if i have the bird dimensions. Call or e-mail for more info.Please go to Watermedia Blog,.Don't forget to tell your friends and family of my work.I can be reached at jdhooeyca@yahoo.ca 778-478-7896
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Repair of California Quail
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| Broken top knot of Quail. |
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| New top knot . |
Repairing a broken bird.
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| Feet and corner broken off of tail. |
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| I carved a larger block of wood. |
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| New wood glued into place. |
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| Repair is painted and is good as new. |
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| Ready for happy owner to pick up. |
Friday, April 8, 2016
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Friday, November 13, 2015
Bottega Christmas Show 2015
Happy to be a participant in the Bottega Christmas Show 2015.........I will be showing many birds, most are smaller in size. Large number of Chickadees and other birds for that perfect Christmas present. Nature is the ultimate gift.
Happy to say the show was a huge success. I sold one Chickadee and many inquiries about other birds I have done. I showed some of my watercolour paintings and had a very positive response. I also sold many art cards on the weekend.
Happy to say the show was a huge success. I sold one Chickadee and many inquiries about other birds I have done. I showed some of my watercolour paintings and had a very positive response. I also sold many art cards on the weekend.
Saturday, November 7, 2015
New Chickadee's November 2015
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| This Chickadee is ' SOLD'. |
All birds have a different base.
Black-capped Chickadees
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
American Kestrel
This bird is not for sale.
I would carve one as a 'commission'. More than 80 hours of work to complete.
The painting took 30 hours of work. It sits on soapstone base. E-mail me if interested in
this sculpture.
The painting took 30 hours of work. It sits on soapstone base. E-mail me if interested in
this sculpture.
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| Kestrel |
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Lake Country ART WALK 2015
I am proud to be a six-time participant in this art show.
Many people look forward to seeing the birds that
I create for the show. This year's birds: Kestrel,
Chickadee, Flicker, California Quail and many
others.
The show is on September 12th and 13, from
10am to 5pm both days. My booth will be in the
school foyer, just as you enter the school.
Many people look forward to seeing the birds that
I create for the show. This year's birds: Kestrel,
Chickadee, Flicker, California Quail and many
others.
The show is on September 12th and 13, from
10am to 5pm both days. My booth will be in the
school foyer, just as you enter the school.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
2015 Birds
You can see these birds
at Art Walk on September 12th and 13th .
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| Violet green Swallow |
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| Steller's Jay |
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| House Sparrow 'SOLD' Art Walk 2015 |
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| This Quail has all of its feathers burnt. The next step is the painting. Many people liked the feather definition and its natural contrast. It is possible to purchase this bird in the unfinished state. |
Friday, July 17, 2015
Getting noticed.
Being noticed!
I was interviewed and the show was broadcasted on Shaw television in January 2015. I have been the subject of a article in the Okanagan Review magazine. I have shown my bird carvings in Lake country Art Walk........6 times in the past seven years. My birds have been purchased and are
now in homes across Canada. I will showcase my work at Bottega Christmas Market again this year. I was in their 2014 show as well. I was invited to speak at the Kiwanis Club about bird carving and my watercolour paintings. I was invited to speak to the Newcomers Group twice. I really appreciate the support from everyone. A new store to Kelowna is Lee Valley tools and they are displaying my sculptures since August 2016 and have asked me to teach basic carving workshops starting in January 2017.
I was interviewed and the show was broadcasted on Shaw television in January 2015. I have been the subject of a article in the Okanagan Review magazine. I have shown my bird carvings in Lake country Art Walk........6 times in the past seven years. My birds have been purchased and are
now in homes across Canada. I will showcase my work at Bottega Christmas Market again this year. I was in their 2014 show as well. I was invited to speak at the Kiwanis Club about bird carving and my watercolour paintings. I was invited to speak to the Newcomers Group twice. I really appreciate the support from everyone. A new store to Kelowna is Lee Valley tools and they are displaying my sculptures since August 2016 and have asked me to teach basic carving workshops starting in January 2017.
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Red-shafted Flickers
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| Red-shafted Flicker |
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| Red-shafted Flicker |
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Friday, February 6, 2015
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Christmas Show at Bottega
This Christmas show will be on Saturday,
November 28 and Sunday 29.
I will have many birds for sale. These birds make
for exceptional gifts or great home decor touches.
Hours for both days have been changed to 11 am - 5 pm.
November 28 and Sunday 29.
I will have many birds for sale. These birds make
for exceptional gifts or great home decor touches.
Hours for both days have been changed to 11 am - 5 pm.
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Gourd
I cut off a section of the bottom to allow the Gourd to sit properly. I then
made the tail piece and wings from the removed bottom. I used a
burning pen to give feather impressions. There is a slot in the body
and the tail is inserted at that point. The wings are glued on with
clear glue. A fun project and easy material to work with.
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Birds: Need A New Home: Watercolour Paintings
Birds Need A New Home:
WATERCOLOUR PAINTINGSt
You can find more of my art work at www.jameshooey-watercolour
WATERCOLOUR PAINTINGSt
You can find more of my art work at www.jameshooey-watercolour
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Friday, April 4, 2014
Monday, February 17, 2014
Monday, October 7, 2013
California Quail - Two sets of Male & Female
The Male & Female Quail
on a Cottonwood base is 'Sold'.
February 15 2014
on a Cottonwood base is 'Sold'.
February 15 2014
Monday, September 9, 2013
Sunday, August 18, 2013
COPYRIGHT - PROTECTED
Copyright. Please do not copy my original artwork nor take image
content from this site without my explicit permission.
Thank you.
content from this site without my explicit permission.
Thank you.
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Art Walk- 2013
I am thrilled to announce that for the 5th time I have been
accepted in the Lake Country Art Walk. The juried show is
September 7th and 8th. With more than 6000 people
passing through the exhibits, the exposure is fantastic. I hope
to see many friends and past patrons viewing the latest works
of Art. I have many new carved birds to show case.
My Art has been on display in Art Walk
2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.
accepted in the Lake Country Art Walk. The juried show is
September 7th and 8th. With more than 6000 people
passing through the exhibits, the exposure is fantastic. I hope
to see many friends and past patrons viewing the latest works
of Art. I have many new carved birds to show case.
My Art has been on display in Art Walk
2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
California Quail under construction
Working to get these ready for 'Art Walk' on September 7th - 8th, 2013.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Quail
Hello. I have been very busy creating more
California Quail, I am currently building
a male and female to be on a stand together.
I have been collecting pictures and trying
to get the 'scale to size' baby quails.
If anyone has high resolution pictures they
would like to share with me, I would
appreciate them.
California Quail, I am currently building
a male and female to be on a stand together.
I have been collecting pictures and trying
to get the 'scale to size' baby quails.
If anyone has high resolution pictures they
would like to share with me, I would
appreciate them.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Friday, November 30, 2012
Artistic work is not' Free'.
Many people have checked out my work through my blog.
Only a few have made the inquiries about price. The average
amount of time per bird varies, but it takes about '60 to 70'
hours for a medium-size bird: getting the patterns, buying the
Basswood, acquiring the feet and eyes. The process includes,
carving the bird to size, texturing and burning all the feathers,
sealing and painting the bird. This is a painstaking process. I have
tried to make the birds life-like. Please appreciate the amount of
work that is required to create these works of art. I would be happy
to discuss commissions or individual pricing.
e-mail
jdhooeyca@yahoo.ca or
jdhooeyca@gmail.com
I live in Kelowna, B.C. Canada
778-478-7896
Only a few have made the inquiries about price. The average
amount of time per bird varies, but it takes about '60 to 70'
hours for a medium-size bird: getting the patterns, buying the
Basswood, acquiring the feet and eyes. The process includes,
carving the bird to size, texturing and burning all the feathers,
sealing and painting the bird. This is a painstaking process. I have
tried to make the birds life-like. Please appreciate the amount of
work that is required to create these works of art. I would be happy
to discuss commissions or individual pricing.
jdhooeyca@yahoo.ca or
jdhooeyca@gmail.com
I live in Kelowna, B.C. Canada
778-478-7896
Monday, November 5, 2012
Art for Sale
When you buy from an independent
artist you are buying more than just
a painting, a novel or a song.
You are buying hundreds of hours
of experimentation and thousands
of failures. You are buying days,
weeks, months, years of frustration
and moments of pure joy. You are
buying nights of worry about paying
the rent, having enough money to
eat, having enough money to feed
the children, the birds, the dog.
You aren't just buying a thing, you
are buying a piece of heart, part of
a soul, a private moment in
someone's life. Most importantly,
you are buying that artist more time
to do something they are truly
passionate about; something that
makes all of the above worth the
fear and doubt, something that
puts the life into the living.
- Rebekah Joy Plett.
artist you are buying more than just
a painting, a novel or a song.
You are buying hundreds of hours
of experimentation and thousands
of failures. You are buying days,
weeks, months, years of frustration
and moments of pure joy. You are
buying nights of worry about paying
the rent, having enough money to
eat, having enough money to feed
the children, the birds, the dog.
You aren't just buying a thing, you
are buying a piece of heart, part of
a soul, a private moment in
someone's life. Most importantly,
you are buying that artist more time
to do something they are truly
passionate about; something that
makes all of the above worth the
fear and doubt, something that
puts the life into the living.
- Rebekah Joy Plett.
Friday, September 7, 2012
New for 2012
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| Chickadee |
At Art Walk Show, 2012.
I have been busy in my new workshop.
Two new poses for chickadees, two
different sparrows, house and white-crowned
sparrows, and a Pine Siskin.
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| Sparrow |
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| White-crowned Sparrow 'SOLD' |
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| Pine Siskin |
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