Based on my Eternal Phoenix design, this magpie was a request from a client. I must say I really do like how it came out! The iridescence on the tail is more striking in person, but alas, the limitations of photography.
Hand-tooled and shaped 7-oz leather, feathers, and painted with acrylics.
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Magpies are one of my favorite birds, this does it SOOO much justice! Whomever owns this is one VERY lucky fellow <3<3