Hitting a High Note

"Because I love birds and dabble in sculpture, I decided to combine my two interests by creating sculpted birdhouses," says Ray Garrett of St. Simons Island, Georgia. "I used laminated cedar or birch to form stylized, three-dimensional musical notes, then painted them with oil or acrylic paints. I've found that the bright colors appeal to many varieties of birds, and they amuse friends and visitors."