Hi Rob,
Thanks.I've looked at every picture I could download of the Raven.I watch them every chance I get. I love the Raven. The most helpful picture I've ran across is an illustration of the Raven skeleton.You can see things like the fused spine in the wing area, where the legs attach,where the beak hinges yadda yadda. I make the armature follow the external shape of the wing at the leading edge rather than the skeleton as this is where I weld feathers on.However looking at the skeleton reveals where wing bones hinge and bend, ans what way they can move.
The spiny metal feathers each have a unique musical sound that resembles a simple music box.They also closely resembled fish hooks until I dulled the points.
Frank

Hi Rick,
Thanks. The rainbow is more controllable on a smooth piece. The feather spears won't cooperate.It'll be an entire bird when complete. I added the feet today.
Frank

You have an amazing affinity with these birds. You have capture their essence. I adore this piece. Beautiful work Frank...as always. janet R.

Hi Janet,
Thank you very much.The truth of the matter is that the Trickster tricked me into making this piece. I was dreaming of angels when this Raven, the Trickster, entered my resting thoughts.I'll have no control over my dreams until this bird is complete.
Frank

Hello again Frank. it`s always a pleasure seeing your work, and congratulating you. Not much to say except I want to see it finished to enjoy it even more. One more for the out standing family of birds, and to you. Wish you well.Nelson.

Hi Nelson,
Thanks. Back at ya.
Frank

gday Frank, that is one ripper of a bird! two thumbs up from oz

Hi Matt,
Thank you.
Frank

Hi Matt
What are you making? Brad