If you don't see what you are looking for, Walt is willing to take commissions. Because each art piece is different and because of the extensive research Walt conducts before beginning any piece, deadlines must be flexible. For more information about commissions, please contact Walt at carversoasis@yahoo.com.
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Walt completed this Bohemian Waxwing in 2010.
The bird is carved from tupelo. The base is redwood and the
leaves and branches are created from brass. The red berries
were individually formed This sculpture is in a private collection. |
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| See the berry and the tongue. | The waxwing has small red "beads" on his feathers | This bird is related to the Cedar Waxwing |
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This Harris Hawk is a small male, life-sized bird. Note the red (rust-colored) shoulder patches. (Technically the patches are on the bird's wrist.) It is carved from tupelo. The rocks are basswood and placed on a maple burl base. |
| Harris Hawk approx. 24" |
| This golden eagle bust is a full-sized head. The presentation draws your attention to the open mouth and tongue details. When the piece is moved you see the gold highlights that attract attention at shows. The bust is carved from tupelo and is placed on a redwood burl base. |
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| Golden Eagle Bust approx. 12" |
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The American Kestrel is the smallest falcon. This kestrel is carved full-scale. He is mounted on a piece of California maple driftwood and placed on a walnut octagonal base. |
| American Kestrel approx. 15" |
| This is a full-sized head of the great-horned owl. The eye rings dominate this sculpture with the soft appearance. This bird is carved from tupelo and is mounted on a walnut base. |
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| Great Horned Owl Bust approx. 12" |
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Two views of this full-sized prairie falcon show the detail that Walt includes in his carvings. He is speaking through an open mouth. This sculpture, including the rocks, are carved from tupelo. The rough base is olive wood. |
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| Prairie Falcon (closeup) | Prairie Falcon approx. 16" |
| This bald eagle is a fifth scale bird perched on found wood. He is carved from tupelo, painted with acrylics and standing proudly on a driftwood mount with a black walnut base. |
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| Bald Eagle approx. 20" |
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This sleepy saw whet owl was the piece that Walt started with, although it wasn't finished for a few years. In fact, every time Walt went to a seminar, this owl underwent changes. This little bird is carved from tupelo and has a driftwood mount and a beautiful natural butternut base. |
| Saw whet owl approx. 17" |
| Here are two views of this full-sized Gambel's quail and it's chick which is often seen in the deserts near Phoenix. This sculpture is carved of tupelo. The quail has pewter feet and is mounted on driftwood. |
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| Gambel's quail approx. 14" |
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This bright male American goldfinch is carved from tupelo. He is perched on a cedar branch which is placed on a stylized black walnut base. This sculpture is in a private collection. |
| American goldfinch |
| The hummingbird is a very popular bird in Arizona. This sculpture includes a prickly pear cactus and blossom. This male was carved from basswood and is mounted on driftwood. The base is desert sand on basswood. It is in a private collection. |
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| Hummingbird |
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The Eurasian collared dove is occasionally seen in Arizona. This sculpture is from tupelo and the bird is standing on a volcanic rock which is placed on a black walnut base. |
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| Eurasian collared dove | In private collectionIn PriIn |
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Walt carved a wolf head and a Gambel's Quail head which were placed on canes made of diamond willow branches. The carved head pieces are butternut and the beautiful wood is visible. |
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| In private collection | In private collection |
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| The desk set includes a tupelo wood feather, signet ring and "wax" although the wax drippings are epoxy. Most observers assume the feather is real and many believe that the inkwell is glass. From the base to the tip of the feather is approx. 13" |
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These two flowers are presented with found wood and placed on black walnut bases. |
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| Hibiscus approx. 10 1/2" |
Morning glory approx. 9" |
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Each of these feather pins is original since each one is individually hand carved and painted. Often someone will come up and ask "How did you get a pin on the back of a feather?" |