Front
He came about with little effort. It's said often, but he may have been hidden in this log.
Left
Depth created by trickery.
Closeup 1
A quick glance and you'd likely assume a Barn Owl's eyes to be black. But they are dark brown.
Closeup 2
Wood gouges are great for simulating feathers.
Quick Sketches
I have probably drawn an owl before, as a kid, but this was my first time carving one.
Progress
This guy will be outside, and although protected by the overhang of a roof, I designed the piece to shed any water.