Friday, July 27, 2012

Separation and a Chirping Panting Bird

Perhaps you recall this pot I posted about a while ago. It has separated in the upper section. I planned on stringing some wire or fabric woven between the holes. At the time I wasn't quite sure what I would weave, but here is a drawing of an idea that came to mind this morning. 
Perhaps some knotted hemp with a few beads or stones interspersed. The dark circles would be knots and the open circles beads, a few less beads I think in the upper part. Sometimes I think my Native American ancestors are speaking through me with my work in clay. I may still fire this; sometimes I don't know what we will happen with a piece till I try it. Experience seems to be the best teacher for me with clay. 
I had a new little bird pecking at the studio window yesterday. Do you know what kind he is? He had the most beautiful chirps as he was attacking his reflection in the window.
Here he is sitting still in the tree for a closer inspection. After a while I open the window and chase any birds who repeatedly charge the window away so they don't get too overheated; I worry about them. You can see here his beak is open sitting in the tree and he is looking very tired. This was just after noon time and the hottest part of the day. Do birds pant like dogs? I think they must. This post is part of Artists in Blogland show and tell Saturday. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.
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  1. Lori Buff7/27/12, 10:18 AM

    He looks similar to a red-breaded nuthatch in my Audubon book

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  2. Linda Starr7/27/12, 10:44 AM

    Hi Lori, thanks, I just looked up the nuthatch and also saw that the black capped chickadee and the Carolina chickadee look very similar too. I know I have a bird guide book around here somewhere I need to find it and keep it in my studio to refer to.

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  3. smartcat7/27/12, 10:46 AM

    Nut hatches up here are generally skinnier .....looks like it could be a chickadee but the bill isn't quite right.

    Ages ago you told me there was little to lose by firing a piece I was dithering about. I'll send the same advice back to you!

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  4. Linda Starr7/27/12, 10:55 AM

    Hi Suzi, thanks, he might have had his feathers fluffed up at the moment I took the photo to try and keep cool as he didn't seem that fat in person.

    Oh I don't remember giving that advice, but I think it is a good idea to give it try I will face the taller portion towards the side of the kiln in case of total separation. Ha.

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  5. Michèle Hastings7/27/12, 10:59 AM

    the little guy is very chickadee looking, but I am not great at identifying birds.
    I think this tower is calling for you to experiment with it, have some fun with it.

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  6. Joanne Noragon7/27/12, 11:42 AM

    He looks like a chubby little chickadee. Pecking at the window is quite a sight. He might be modelling for the opening in your vase.

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  7. Ms Sparrow7/27/12, 2:11 PM

    That looks just like my black-capped chickadees. We have lots of the little darlings. We also have a flock of crows and I have seen them and the turkeys panting on hot days.

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  8. Arkansas Patti7/27/12, 7:22 PM

    Not sure about that bird, I am thinking chickadee. I do know they pant. Mine are panting like crazy here.

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  9. Linda Starr7/28/12, 2:36 AM

    Hi Michele, thanks, yes experimentation, plus it always seems to lead somewhere.

    Hi Joanne, thanks, I tried to get him more in focus, but after lots of photos I finally gave up.

    Hi Ms. Sparrow, thanks, he was so sweet, his chirps brought me to the window initially.

    Hi Patti, thanks, yes they do pant, I looked it up and they don't have sweat glands, so must pant like dogs, it is really hot here.

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  10. Linda Starr7/28/12, 5:34 AM

    I just looked up birds and I think this bird is a Carolina Chickadee

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  11. LiliansArt7/28/12, 12:45 PM

    I like the idea of the hemp, stick this outside and it can be a working piece of art, i mean what bird or living creature wouldnt love this, i like it. popping in from Artists in Blogland

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  12. Suzane Weck7/28/12, 10:53 PM

    Ola amiga passei para desejar um belo domingo e deixar meu grande abraço.

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  13. Suzane Weck7/28/12, 10:53 PM

    Ola amiga passei para desejar um belo domingo e deixar meu grande abraço.

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  14. Linda Starr7/29/12, 5:24 AM

    Hi Lilian, thanks, we shall see how it does in the firing.

    Hi Suzane, thanks so much, same to you too.

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  15. Anonymous7/29/12, 9:14 AM

    Nice piece Linda, I love your sculptural work. My duckies pant when it's hot the same way as that little chickadee! I do think it is normal. xox

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