Some clients request groups of birds, as in these Spotted Sandpipers . Most of Matt's carvings are done by special request - one reason for the large number of species and many styles he has done. Matt isn't limited to carving North American birds. If you have traveled and seen a bird you would like to have a fine carving of, Matt will do it for you and guarantee your satisfaction. Folk art is also fair game for Matt.
Some people prefer a carving that is more primitive.
This rustic loon, made from a log with a decayed center is an example of Matt's folk art. Such carvings are much easier to make than the carvings shown above - and they are quite inexpensive. They do very well at local benefit auctions, getting much more than the selling price. Because they take a fraction of the time it takes to carve a particular species, they are very reasonably priced. Each of Matt's bird carvings is signed with the signature shown to the left.