Public interest in these small carvings
was strong and requests began for these pieces alone, to be used for
jewelry or other ornamentation. Over the years the process has been
further refined and developed, evolving into the unique and
specialized process I use today. Each piece is strong enough to be
worn practically, without unnecessary concern about breakage.
Grouse
The
Ruffed Grouse is also known in New England as the Partridge. Named
for the group of black feathers on the male’s neck that are
raised when displaying to impress a mate. It is most commonly
found in the mixed forests of the northern parts of North
America. A popular game bird, the sound of the male drumming
with it's wings on its breast in the spring can be heard for up
to a half mile away. Feeding mostly on the shoots and buds
of the trees in the forests it inhabits.
Pennsylvania has named the Ruffed Grouse as the State Bird.
Grouse do not migrate, but retreat into the denser conifer woods
in the winter, eating the buds of Birches and Aspen trees. Grouse
grow feathery snow shoes on their feet to help them walk on the
snow cover. Grouse usually stay on the ground
taking flight only to avoid sudden danger. With short broad
wings they rarely fly far.
The
Ruffed Grouse is also known in New England as the Partridge. Named
for the group of black feathers on the male’s neck that are
raised when displaying to impress a mate. It is most commonly
found in the mixed forests of the northern parts of North
America. A popular game bird, the sound of the male drumming
with it's wings on its breast in the spring can be heard for up
to a half mile away. Feeding mostly on the shoots and buds
of the trees in the forests it inhabits.