Screech Owl

This owl piece was done in a unique fashion. I found the mesquite board with a hole in it and immediately thought of an owl picture. The owl itself is done on a piece of basswood and placed behind the mesquite. The entire surface of the basswood around the owl is burned as is all the feather detail. Color was added to the bird with prisma-color pencil.

This owl and his mate came to an owl box we put up and raised a baby. They were quite comfortable with us and we were thrilled to be able to be so closely included in their lives.