Murder in the Library

I’ve learned from Tony Clennell that a catchy title can draw a lot of readers, so, if you’ve made your way here, we can both thank Tony!

So, I’ve been making variations on these birds for a 4 years or so and I’ve tried to continue to find new ways to go forward.

Lately (actually it’s been a year or more) I’ve been thinking of creating dioramas…putting the birds in scenes and/or groups. This first one takes a macabre twist, inspired, I suppose by my affection for detective novels…Sherlock Holmes, John Rebus, Inspector Morse, Poirot, ad infinitum. The yellow knife is a substitute….I plan on using the plastic sword from cheesy bar drinks, the ones that often skewer a cherry in your Shirley Temple!

I was showing it off to Ellie, my brilliant 7 year old friend, and she made a suggestion that made my wish I had thought of it before her. But that doesn’t mean that I’m above stealing it, so stay tuned for the next chapter (that’s a hint). I guess the lesson there is this – “Pottery, so easy even a 7 year old can do it”!P1010826 P1010827

5 Responses to “Murder in the Library”

  1. mike

    Stomp L’oeil!
    well, that was a weak attempt at clever word play on my part.

    My apologies.

    I’ll be quiet now and wait patiently for the next installment.

    ;-

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  2. Susan Wyatt

    love it Dan. Am currently rereading the Wexford books–though this one reminds me of Clue (one for each room?).

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  3. Darcy Kane

    When I first read your title (and I teach grammar school and yes a catchy title counts!) I thought it was going to be a circle of crows in a library due to a group of crows being known as a murder of crows. However, I love your piece!

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