01 Pileated Woodpecker _Cover

[NOTE: This is a reshoot.  The original photographs were not satisfactory.]

Well, here it is!  The thing I've been working on for so dang long is finally finished!

THIS is a life size replica of the Pileated Woodpecker.  It is the largest woodpecker in the state of Missouri, at about the size of a crow.
We have one of these, possibly a pair of them, living somewhere in or around our backyard.  It is quite entertaining to watch them hammer a log into mulch when looking for bugs.

This is my hardest, most ambitious project yet!  Everything you see was remade at least 2 different times, except for the core support that was in the original.  I must have remade the tail feathers at least 4 times.
But it was all worth it!
It is 22 inches tall.  The sculpture is made of light weight resin, and the base is made of Forton, a plaster resin composite.  Both are painted with acrylic paints.

This is now up for sale!   I plan on making a number of copies, no more than 25.  If anyone is interested in purchasing a copy, look at my Etsy listing.  If you're interested in making a commission, just send me a note or email me at headzonkstudios@yahoo.com.  Delivery will have to be discussed prior to purchase.

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Sculpture and photo(s): Harrison Shackelford©  Head-Zonk Studios©  2009-2015©