Hi Janet,
Thank you.I really appreciate the encouragement.I threw out the first set of talons.This pair seems to work though.
Frank

Hi Paula,
My first attempt at making the feet by laminating several spoon handles together was a failure. Then I used heat to shape a thicker knife handle. That worked well. Thanks for the tip.
Frank

Hi Mele,
This Bird is incomplete, as it still needs eyes and a stand.So I guess he'll hover around a bit longer.
Yesterday I celebrated my 17th anniversary after receiving a bone marrow transplant (the good die young). With this victory comes increasing health challenges. Metal art has been a wonderful therapy providing expression, purpose, release(I love beating the shit out of things),the potential for profit and also a potential to hurt myself .I need to acquire business knowledge and achieve balance.Instead of a one to ten knob, I have an off or ten knob; not good.
Sorry about running on, but its more complicated than" shall I sell this, and how much should I charge" No matter what stage we are as artists, we have so much more to learn. I think thats the best part.
Peace,eh?
Frank

Your eagle is looking great Frank! Seems there is more going on than technique in your life. I'm impressed that you are using your creativity to heal your body and your spirit. There are few that realize just how much the creative process really helps us stay centered and healthy.

May the Creator bless all of you Frank!

Hi QuiQue,
Hey, right back at ya bro.
Frank

Congratulations on your anniversary and for taking advantage of the "gift". Your therapy has produced some wonderful results. I had problems with the "all or none" attitude towards my work as well. I really have to work at focusing on all aspects of my life a little more evenly and pacing myself(I still have a ways to go). If you come across any helpful tips to achieve that balance, please pass them on.

Jake

Frank, great job on the feet. They look perfect for your bird.
Congrats on your milestone. Hope you have many many more anniversaries
I would have a hard time letting go of that bird if I had made it. Some work we put a lot more of our selves into than others.
You really reached out and came up with a beautiful result with your bird. Sometimes for me its kind of depressing to be done with a project. Its the journey, not the destination sometimes.

Steve

Hi Steve,
Thank you. I sure hope there's lots of anniversaries yet to come too.I'm already in unchartered territory. You sure are correct about the journey.

Frank

Hi Jake,
Thank you.I am grateful for every new day.I sure don't have the balancing act figured out, but realization of a problem is a vital component of the solution.

Frank

Nice job Frank is your bird welded of soldered? thanks bob

Hi Bob,
Thanks.Its welded.
Frank

"The good die young"? maybe..... or... maybe you have a lot to teach those around you, as well as learn...just keep on, keep'en on Frank..... Congrats on your anniversary, glad your still amongst the living...
Paula
Guthrie, MN

Hi Paula,
Thanks. I do have a lot to learn and I'm excited.
Frank