Owl #3 was made as a tree topper, and so had to be as light as possible, but still durable. The cartonnage body shell was formed over a clay shape. The dried shell was cut in two to remove the clay, and then glued together with more strip technique. The rest of his parts are cartonnage of brown paper, Modge Podge Glue and acrylic paint. Wire reinforces his legs and claws. He is approximately 15.5 inches from wing-tip to tail-tip, and weighs 11 ounces.
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Marco Colla
October 25, 2011 at 4:55PM
Fantastic, Scylla!
Scylla Earls
October 25, 2011 at 5:15PM
Thanks, Marco. Flying things are really fun to work with.
Regards, Scylla
Lola Quiros
November 21, 2011 at 10:02AM
You're the best artist of owls. I have not seen any so original, so beautiful and moving expression and owls as you do. Congratulations! and thanks for telling us the details of your work.
Sarah Hage
January 23, 2012 at 1:39AM
Fantastic! I love the owl captured in flight.
Karen Stix
May 4, 2012 at 2:00AM
All of the above!!!!!!
Alison Day
November 14, 2012 at 2:33PM
Beautiful! Do you sell your work, and is it hard to part them after such intense labour?
Charisse Eaves
August 15, 2013 at 5:30PM
Beautiful!