John Tucker, Macaw Parrots (ART & OBJECTS 2024)

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John Tucker

Macaw Parrots These were introduced as work in progress in my writeup regarding “Intarsia with wood” in the December 2023 edition of “Australian Wood Review, 121” I am proud to present the completed project. There are several species of Macaw Parrots that are prominent in the Woodlands of the America’s, and unfortunately some are becoming extinct or very close. Being the largest Parrot on earth, they deserve some special recognition for their size, graceful flying and the attraction of the various colours between species. I selected the various woods carefully to enhance the various characteristics of the Macaw Parrot. Woods used to make up this Intarsia project are: The Head and chest feathers in Jarrah. The cheeks are done with Tiger Oak, which has a broken, dashed type grain. The wings in Poplar Fiddleback. The eye surrounds and lower beak junction is from a normal lemon tree. The beaks are in roasted black butt. The tail feathers are in Oregon. The feet are in Wenge, using sideway grain to resemble the lumpy roughness of parrot feet. The claws, tongue and eye balls are done from ebony. Last but not least is the branch, which we found under an old eucalyptus tree near our home. Its shape was perfect for this project.

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