 March 8, 2019: I'm getting ready to start on a group of ravens, otherwise known as an "unkindness" or a "conspiracy" of ravens. I prefer the latter, because when these birds congregate, it's easy to imagine them plotting mayhem. Before I start, I'll need a lesson in raven anatomy. Continue reading to learn more. I start by collecting photos of ravens from all angles to become familiar with their shape and facial characteristics. In contrast to crows, ravens have thick necks and chests, and appear to have feathers covering part of their upper beaks. I also notice that their tail feathers point straight back, and their wing feathers are rounded.     Ravens, Part 1: Finding Inspiration
Ravens, Part 2: Feathers Ravens, Part 3: Making lace for the head and neck Ravens, Part 4: Starting on the legs Ravens, Part 5: Claws Ravens, Part 6: Legs Ravens, Part 7: Building the body Ravens, Part 8: Beaks Ravens, Part 9: Attaching the legs Ravens, Part 10: The exoskeleton Ravens, Part 11: Feathers and Lace Ravens, Part 12: Finally finished!
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Welcome to my fantasy worldI'm a textile artist in Camarillo, California, USA, specializing in three-dimensional fabric sculpture. I use this blog page to record my journey and to share some of my successes and failures, in hopes that it might help you with your own creative endeavors. Archives
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