The Double Crested Cormorant shown to the left is just one of many cormorant species.  This carving is a miniature, standing about 6 inches).  This miniature is $200, whereas a full-size  carving would start at $350 (swimming position, not detailed).  The price would vary, depending upon the time it will take to carve any details and other requested options.

The cormorant to the left is a Japanese Cormorant, the one used in past centuries for catching fish. This is a full-size carving, sitting (or swimming), without feet.  One like this would be $550.  Note the detail and painting scheme.

The photo to the right shows a full-size Double Crested Cormorant with its wings spread.  The photo was taken by the client and does not show the carving to it fullest advantage -it is taken from above and appears severely foreshortened.  Matt made the feet from wood also.  A carving of this type would cost $750

 

This Laughing Gull is just one of many species of gulls and just one of many black- headed gulls.  This carving sells for $275.  Notice the finely-carved extended wings and the relief carving on the body.  The shades of gray are very important in distinguishing gull species that are otherwise quite similar.  You can be sure that Matt takes the time to get this right too.

The three gulls represented below are (from left to right) the Herring Gull ($200); the Glaucous
Gull, a special order for a European client, ($250) and the Ring-Billed Gull ($175).   All have raised carved wings.  All are life-size.  Those on the ends are early carvings - expect better ones should you order either of these species.

Related to gulls, but usually smaller and finer in appearance, are the terns.  Except for bill and leg color, most terns look alike to most  people. Matt  can  capture the subtleties of each species to the satisfaction of the most discerning birder.  This Roseate Tern is a very  delicate carving which  is worth every cent of  $300.

The Least Tern below is the smallest of our terns, smaller than a robin.  Besides it small size, its white forhead and black-tipped yellow bill tell ou what it is.  This is a simple, but accurate carving of one that can be done for $150.

The abstract carving here is of a generic tern. It's antiqued and placed on a metal stand.  This type of carving (like those in  the "Ebony" collection) has a special place in  certain  kinds of  homes.   Matt can carve a  bird  to  fit the decor of your home. If you decide he didn't get it right you needn't keep it.  Call or email Matt (see bottom of this page) to discuss your personal concept for  your home.  To see other abstracts click on ABSTRACTS.  $175

The Black Skimmer is related to the gulls and terns.  The bill you see here is correct!  The elongated lower portion is used to skim the water as the bird flies - a feeding behavior.  Notice the tiny chick near the adult's breast.  This is included in this $300 carving.   Because of  the darkness of  the plumage you may not notice that the feathers are carved in relief.

"I received the skimmer today.  Wow!  It looks great.  I can't tell you how pleased I am.  I will definitely commission you in the future ..."
 

Although similar to the one above, the Black Skimmer carving to the left has a few  hardly noticeable subtle touches that make it a finer carving than the one above  Matt is constantly improving in this way.  In fact, any carving you order will likely be better than those in the photos (see the most recent skimmer carving below).   This skimmer is $350.

The Black Skimmer below was done much later than the two shown above and is a much finer carving, showing a higher level of knowledge and skill .  Matt can carve on like it for $500.