2000-2009 Issues of Wildfowl Carving Magazine
This collection features the previous issues of Wildfowl Carving Magazine from the years 2000-2009. With four issues per year, the magazine offers an abundance of carving demonstrations, tips, step-by-step tutorials, reference articles, and more.
Carvers will find more than enough inspiration in the 2000-2009 issues, which feature classic subjects like the cardinal and warbler as well as unique options like the sandpiper and macaw. After tackling some of the high-quality patterns that can be found in Wildfowl Carving Magazine, a reader can also catch up on everything wildfowl related, including articles on extinct or endangered species, a soap project for the younger carvers, and a showcase from the Ward World Championship—just to name a few.
2009
Fall 2009:
(Cover wigeons by Tom Matus)
Beginner’s Notebook: What’s in a Name? (When it comes to avian topography, consistency is a virtue) by Frank Werner
Painting Notes: Mountain Chickadee (If you think it’s a black-capped chickadee you’re painting the wrong bird) by Jerry Poindexter
A Ruffed Grouse Miniature, Part One (Bob shows us how to carve an upland game bird, in one-third scale) by Bob Lavender
Carve and Paint an American Wigeon Hen, Part One (In the first part of a three-part series, we start with the head) by Tom Matus
Showcase: The Growth of a Carver (Gary Yoder’s been carving for 40 years now, and we spotlight some of his old and new work) by Bill Einsig
Harlequin Miniatures, Part Two (These may be little ducks, but they require lots of attention to detail) by Jerry Simchuk
Reference: Night Flyer (You don’t have to visit barns to find barn owls, but that’s not a bad place to start looking; reference photos and Jean Minaudier’s pattern and color guide) by Rick Burkman
Summer 2009:
(Green kingfisher on the cover by David Inglefield)
Painting Notes: Western Bluebird (Use the right colors and your carving may become a bluebird of happiness) by Jerry Poindexter
Beginner’s Notebook: Young Guns (Here’s a gallery of fine waterfowl work, all done by people who aren’t old enough to vote
Got Cork? (Del rummages in his scrap pile and comes up with some shorebirds) by Del Herbert
Showcase: Caribbean Wings (David Inglefield has created a stir with his tropical birds. Here’s a sampling) by Tom Huntington
Harlequin Miniatures, Part One (These ducks may be small, but they’re big on detail) by Jerry Simchuk
One Log, Two Carvings (A world-class interpretive carver reveals his techniques for working with wood) by Fausto DelGrosso
Reference: Yellow Warbler (Curious about the yellow warbler? This should help; reference photos plus Jean Minaudier’s pattern and color guide) by Rick Burkman
Spring 2009:
(Yellow-headed blackbird on the cover by Tom Park)
Painting Notes: Yellow-headed Blackbird (The color scheme here? Black and yellow, of course) by Jerry Poindexter
Beginner’s Notebook: Painting with Oils: An Introduction (Acrylic paints may be easier and faster, but oils offer carvers a little something extra) by Ian R. Feir
Habitat: An Exploded Cattail (Here’s how you can give your marsh dweller a perch that looks just like the real thing) by Tom Park
Carve a Little Crowell (When you carve this little shorebird you’ll be learning from a master) by Eric Kaiser
Showcase: Land Where the Partridge Drums (The Mohawk have a name for it, and the name is Akwesasne. That’s also the name of John Leeder’s fabulous sculpture) by John Leeder
A New Jersey Diver, Part Two (You’ve carved it. Now you can put the red into this New Jersey-style redhead) by Geoffrey Vine
Reference: Cliff Notes (Think of this article as a true cliff hanger; cliff swallow reference photos and Jean Minaudier’s pattern and color guide) by Rick Burkman
Winter 2009:
(Cover ivory-billed woodpecker by Jeff Rechin)
Painting Notes: Chukar Partridge (An Asian import becomes the focus of Jerry’s attention this time) by Jerry Poindexter
Beginner’s Notebook: Vapor Barriers (Moisture is best kept outside the decoy. At the very least, make sure it’s evenly distributed inside) by Frank Werner
Carving and Painting the Rufous Hummingbird, Part Two (You won’t use a lot of paint with this little fellow. Shoot for quality, not quantity) by Lori Corbett
How to Make Heron Feathers (Sherlock Holmes might have considered the task here to be a three-pipe problem) by Mike Ford
Showcase: Down East Carver (In this case the “Down East” is North Carolina, not Maine. The carver is Walter “Brother” Gaskill) by Bill Einsig
Raising the Dead: The Ivory-Billed Woodpecker, Part Two (Here’s how to make your carving into something life-like. Which is probably not something you can say about the real ivory-bill) by Jeff Rechin
Reference: The American Black Duck (A popular bird for carvers and hunters, this duck is an American classic; reference photos and Jean Minaudier’s pattern and color guide) by Rick Burkman
2008
Fall 2008:
(Cover chickadee by Jerry Simchuk)
Painting Notes: Wilson’s Warbler (We take a close look at a bird that rarely slows down in the wild) by Jerry Poindexter
A New Jersey Diver, Part One (They say they don’t make ’em like they used to—but they’re wrong. This redhead decoy is a classic) by Geoffrey Vine
Collecting, New Jersey Style (The names Shourds and Horner stand tall in the history of New Jersey decoy making) by Tom Huntington
Carving the Rufous Hummingbird, Part One (Nice things do come in small packages) by Lori Corbett
Branching Out (No, that’s not a real aspen branch. But it sure looks like one) by Jerry Poindexter
Raising the Dead: Carving an Ivory-billed Woodpecker, Part One (When you tackle this magnificent bird, you may be carving an extinct species, or perhaps only an endangered one) by Jeff Rechin
Reference: The Swamp Ghost (The Ivory-billed woodpecker. Does “the great chieftain of the woodpecker tribe” still live? Or has it gone the way of the passenger pigeon?
Summer 2008:
(Cover buffleheads by Pat Godin)
Painting Notes: White-Crowned Sparrow (In which we answer the question: What color should you paint the bird’s crown?) by Jerry Poindexter
Beginner’s Notebook: Burn, Burn, Burn! (Some love it, some hate it, but to get good results with your burning you have to do it right) by Eric Kaiser
Younger Than It Looks, Part Two (It can be tough painting an antique-style bird. You have to be careful not to make it look too good) by Tom Matus
A New Aged Shorebird (The hardest part of making this antique-style willet? Burying it in mud) by Del Herbert
Showcase: Tomorrow, the Worlds! (A feast for the eyes from carvers who competed at this year’s Ward World Championship)
How to Make Barn Owl Feet (Avoid the agony of the feet by following Jerry’s advice) by Jerry Simchuk
Reference: The Gull King (The great-black backed gull is a big and bad. Find out why; includes reference photos and Jean Minaudier’s pattern and color guide) by Rick Burkman
Spring 2008:
(Cover macaw by Victor Paroyan)
Painting Notes: Spotted Towhee (If you’re seeing spots, then you’re probably painting this bird correctly) by Jerry Poindexter
Beginner’s Notebook: On the Level (Make sure your dekes behave properly when the going gets rough) by Frank Werner
Showcase: A Study in Scarlet (And not just scarlet—prepare for an onslaught of primary colors with this magnificent macaw) by Victor Paroyan
A Bold Eagle, Part Two (It all comes together as a raptor gets burned, assembled, and painted) by Eric Kaiser
Younger Than It Looks (Think this red-breasted merganser is a blast from the past? Think again) by Tom Matus
The Real Deal (How to avoid sticker shock when you buy antique decoys) by Richard Sassaman
Reference: Beep! Beep! The Greater Roadrunner (Beyond the cartoon; includes reference photos and Jean Minaudier’s pattern and color guide) by Rick Burkman
Winter 2008:
(Lilac-breasted roller on the cover by Mike Stripp)
Painting Notes: Northern Shrike (Don’t butcher this butcher bird. Paint it right!) by Jerry Poindexter
Beginner’s Notebook: It’s the Thought that Counts (The difference between a good carving and a great one depends on some principles you need to consider beforehand) by Jerry Simchuk
Showcase: Out of Africa (Anyone for a Knysna lourie? How about a lilac-breasted roller? These may be strange birds in the States, but they’re meat and potatoes for South African carver Mike Stripp) by Tony Mills
Book Excerpt: Make Your Own Patterns (We offer an advance peak at a portion of Glenn McMurdo’s upcoming Workbench Project. It’s guaranteed to whet your appetite) by Glenn A. McMurdo
A Bold Eagle (How does a “decoy guy” approach a raptor like this? Very carefully) by Eric Kaiser
Reference: A Natural Oddity (The crossbills; includes reference photos and Jean Minaudier’s pattern and color guide) by Rick Burkman
Snow Business: Snowy Owl Miniature, Part Two (Here’s how you can make your rear-view owl a whiter shade of pale) by Doug Mason
2007
Fall 2007:
(‘I’iwi on the cover by Larry Barth)
Beginner’s Notebook: Keels (We get right to the bottom of the subject) by Ian R. Feir
Painting Notes: Dark-eyed Junco (Juncos, juncos everywhere—but the one Jerry paints for this issue hails from the West) by Jerry Poindexter
Showcase: All About ‘I’iwi (An acclaimed carver reveals some secrets behind a World Championship piece) by Larry Barth
Autumn Colors, Part Two (Mike Ford uses paint to bring his grouse/woodcock pair to life—or should that be death?) by Mike Ford
Shop Class (If you could build your ideal carving shop, how would you do it? Here’s Frank Werner’s approach) by Frank Werner
Rear View Owl, Part One (This miniature snowy owl doesn’t need anyone to watch its back) by Doug Mason”
Add Color to Your Cluster, Part Two (The carving’s done, and now it’s time to choose: Chickadee or bluebird?) by Ernie Muehlmatt
Reference: Willow Ptarmigan (There are strange things done in the midnight sun by birds who molt in the cold; includes reference photos and Jean Minaudier’s pattern and color guide) by Rick Burkman
Summer 2007:
(Cover wood duck by Jason Lucio)
Beginner’s Notebook: Adhesives 101 (Want to learn some glue basics? Just stick around!) by Ian R. Feir
Carving a Hunter’s Mount (This grouse/woodcock pair look as though it was freshly harvested. But you can’t carve these birds and eat them too) by Mike Ford
Out of the Wood (“Unique” and “beautiful” are two words that describe this wood duck. Some academics might even say it’s post-modern) by Jason Lucio
Reference: A Splash of Color (The Red-Winged Blackbird; includes reference photos and Jean Minaudier’s pattern and color guide) by Rick Burkman
Painting Low-Head Wigeons, Part Two (When we last heard from these deeks, they were freshly carved and about to receive a good soaking in oil. Now they’re dry and ready for paint) by Frank Werner
Babies Make Three (One of the deans of the carving world explains how to make a trio of baby birds from a single block of wood) by Ernie Muehlmatt
Spring 2007:
(Jerry Simchuk’s robin is on the cover)
Painting Notes: Sharp-Shinned Hawk (Here’s an easier way to capture the colors) by Jerry Poindexter
Beginner’s Notebook: The Nitty Gritty of Sanding Tools (When you have it rough, these tools will help you smooth things over) by Jacquelyn Juras Goad
Mission: Impossible? (Not every carving project turns out to be a piece of cake—and there are times when you might be the biggest part of the problem) by Jerry Simchuk
A Swan Decoy (The bigger they are, the more chips (or dust) they leave behind) by Frank Werner
Godin’s Miniature Grouse (It’s a good thing nobody told Pat Godin to stop his grousing. Otherwise we may have missed out on this beautiful series) by Pat Godin
The Yellow Warbler, Part Two (If you’ve been waiting for Lonnie’s explanation of how to paint this lovely songbird, here it is) by Lonnie Dye
Reference: Elf Owl (Do good things really come in small packages? Reference photos and Jean Minaudier’s pattern and color guide) by Rick Burkman
Winter 2007:
(Floyd Scholz’s golden eagle is on the cover)
Painting Notes: Red-Breasted Nuthatch (The bird’s name alone indicates how important the color will be for the final carving) by Jerry Poindexter
Beginner’s Notebook: Making Accurate Patterns (Don’t trust everything that comes out of your copying machine) by Frank Werner
Showcase: Golden Opportunity (A preview of the upcoming book Golden Eagle) by Floyd Scholz
Carving and Painting Low-Head Wigeons, Part I (Working deeks keep their heads down in the first part of a two part demonstration) by Frank Werner
Reference: Mallard (Duck! When you hear that cry, there’s a good chance someone has seen a mallard; reference photos plus Jean Minaudier’s pattern and color guide) by Rick Burkman
Carving and Painting Miniature Pintails, Part Two (Good things do come in small packages) by James Neidigh and Jamie Welsh
2006
Fall 2006:
(Pat Godin’s Spruce Grouse on the Vermillion River is on the cover)
Pied-billed Grebe, Part Two (Painting the grebe) by Doug Mason
Reference: Killdeer (Includes reference photos and Jean Minaudier’s pattern and color guide) By Rick Burkman
Back to Basics: A Canvas Hunter (Step-by-step instructions will help you make a rig of canvas dekes) by Kenny Rice and Tommy Rogers
The Yellow Warbler, Part One (Carving the bird) by Lonnie Dye
Summer 2006:
(The ring-neck on the cover is by Walter Gaskill)
Painting Notes: Northern Oriole (Capture the colorful oriole) by Jerry Poindexter
Legs and Feet of the Purple Gallinule (Life-like legs and feet) by Allen Lopez
Beginner’s Notebook: A Knife by Any Other Name (What should you consider?) by Bob and Jacquie Goad
Pied-billed Grebe, Part One(Carving the grebe) by Doug Mason
Reference: American Kestrel(Includes reference photos plus Jean Minaudier’s pattern and color guide) by Rick Burkman
Ring-necked Hen Decoy (Complete project in this issue) by Jason Lucio
Judging from a Judge’s Point of View (Insight into the judging process) by Jerry Simchuk
Spring 2006:
(The barred owl on the cover is by Floyd Scholz)
Painting 101: Painting Feathers (Emphasizes reference materials and understanding environment) by Victor Paroyan
Beginner’s Notebook: First Feathers (Mastering a single feather is an essential skill) by Bob Goad
Painting Notes: Steller’s Jay (Dressed in deep gray and blue) by Jerry Poindexter
Carving for Texture: The Eastern Screen Owl (Study reference material and real feather arrangements) by Al Jordan
That Soft Look: Heads and Faces of Waterfowl (Flow patterns and the importance of correct feather layout) by Doug Mason
Surf Scoter(A fast-paced challenge to wing shooters—and carvers; reference photos and Jean Minaudier’s pattern and color guide) by Rick Burkman
Painting the Great Blue Heron(Part Two of the demonstration) by Bob and Sheila Lavender
Building an Electronic Reference Library (Organize those piles of reference photos) by Frank Werner
Winter 2006:
(Cover canvasback by Pat Godin)
Carving out an Ounce of Prevention (a physical therapy offers advice for carvers) by John Celestine
Yellow-rumped Warbler Painting Notes (Pattern, color swatches, and directions) by Jerry Poindexter
Painting a Drake Canvasback (Painting directions with only one mixing procedure) by Victor Paroyan
Eastern Gobblers at Full Strut (The Eastern wild turkey; reference photos plus Jean Minaudier’s pattern and color guide) by Rick Burkman
Carving Miniature Pintails, Part One (Carve the birds) by James Neidigh
Traditional Decoy Carving Woods (15 woods with critical characteristics that influenced how carves used them) by Frank Werner
2005
Fall 2005:
(Peter Palumbo’s Kirtland’s warbler is on the cover)
Beginner’s Notebook: Weathered Post (A base that’s about as simple as it gets) by Glenn Ladenberger
Northern Pygmy Owl Painting Notes (Paint this small western raptor) by Jerry Poindexter
Painted Bunting: Live Bird Feature (Biology, behavior, and habitat of this colorful bird; reference photos) by Rick Burkman
Painting a European Starling (In part two of this demonstration, learn how to apply the iridescence) by Mike Ford
Carving a Miniature Great Blue Heron (A small version of a big bird) by Bob Lavender
Repair a Broken Bill (First aid to make it as good as new) by Jamie Welsh
How to Package a Mail-in Entry (Your work is worth careful packing) by Willy McDonald
John Bundy’s Dazzling Decoys (A decoy duplicator?) by Soc Clay
Painting 101: Green-winged Teal Drake (Special insert) by Victor Paroyan
Summer 2005:
(Fall Arrivals on the cover by Denis Schroeder)
Beginner’s Notebook: Carving a White Pine Branch, Part Two (Complete your composition) by Glenn Ladenberger
Fall Arrives (Carving the centerpiece sculpture for the Easton Waterfowl Festival) by Dennis Schroeder
European Starling in Winter Plumage, Part One (Carving a bird with an unfortunate reputation) by Mike Ford
Whistling Ducks (Occupying a niche between geese and ducks; reference photos) by Rick Burkman
It’s More Than a Piece of Wood (A third article about decorative bases) by Bob and Jacquie Goad
Masterwork Gallery: Harvey Welch (An artist with impressive range)
Spring 2005:
(A yellow-throated warbler by Glenn Ladenberger is on the cover)
Beginner’s Notebook: Creating a White Pine Branch (Complete your composition) by Glenn Ladenberger
Common Nighthawk (Often overlooked carving subjects; reference photos) by Rick Burkman
Palm Frond Sculptures, Part Two (Painting the bird) by Del Herbert
Decorative Shoveler Hen, Part Two (Apply color to the carving) by Doug Mason
Lewis’s Woodpecker Painting Notes (Simple, to-the-point instructions) by Jerry Poindexter
Live-Bird Bonus: Endangered Species (Reference photos)
Laminating a Carving Black (Steer away from common pitfalls) by Frank Werner
In a Silent Gap (A tribute to the first time carvers picked up a carving knife) by Dan Marsteller
Painting 101: Painting a Drake Wigeon (Special insert) by Victor Paroyan
Winter 2005:
(The Queue, common murres by Gary Mascaro, is on the cover)
Carving a Kingfisher, Part Two (Give the songbird some color) by Gary Mascaro
Artistic Design and Composition, Part Two (Beyond sculptured bird portraits) BY Keith Mueller
The Art of Painted Bird Sculptures (From function to art) by Lori Myers
Eastern and Western Kingbirds (Tyrant kings; reference photos) by Rick Burkman
Decorative Shoveler Hen, Part One (Shed a spoonbill from the block) by Doug Mason
Palm Frond Sculptures, Part One (Carve a California Classic) by Del Herbert
Painting 101: Painting a Drake Redhead (Special insert) by Victor Paroyan
2004
Fall 2004:
(A northern phalarope by Del Herbert is on the cover)
Beginner’s Notebook: Yellow-throated Warbler, Part Five (Painting continued) by Glenn Ladenberger
Red-breasted Merganser (A fish in feathered garb; reference photos) by Rick Burkman
Artistic Design and Composition, Part One (Beyond sculptured bird portraits) by Keith Mueller
Carving a Kingfisher (A unique songbird project) by Gary Mascaro
Masterwork Gallery: Cam Merkle (Capturing light and life) by Edna Manning
Service Class Northern Phalarope, Part Two (Effective color mixing brings this bird to life) by Del Herbert
Summer 2004:
(Tom Christie’s Northern Shoveler is on the cover)
Guest Editorial (New blood for the club) by Byrn and JoAnne Watson
Beginner’s Notebook: Yellow-throated Warbler, Part Four (Painting) by Glenn Ladenberger
Western Tanager Painting Notes (Songbird color mixes and instructions) by Jerry Poindexter
Snowy Owl (White winter wanderer; reference photos) by Rick Burkman
Northern Shoveler Drake (Carve a hunting decoy) by Tom Christie
Service Class Northern Phalarope, Part One (Use templates for accurate shaping) by Del Herbert
Altering a Pattern (Individualize your work) by John A. Pennucci
Turn, Turn, Turn (Use a lathe to turn your own bases) by Bob and Jacquie Goad
Spring 2004:
(Jim Sprankle’s bald eagle is on the cover)
Beginner’s Notebook: Yellow-throated Warbler, Part Three (Texturing) by Glenn Ladenberger
Painting 101: Hen Head Feathers (A step-by-step painting method) by Victor Paroyan
Mallard Drake Gunning Decoy Pattern by Tom Matus
Masterwork Gallery: The Works of Bob Lavender (Carving out a niche) by Edna Manning
Mr. Sprankle Goes to Washington (Jim Sprankle’s eagle makes its way to the White House) by Dan Marsteller
Feather Study (Carve a wood duck side pocket grouping) by Glenn A. McMurdo
Mated Bluebird Pair (Carve a spring fling) by Ernie Muehlmatt
Gray Jay (Gray ghost trickster; reference photos) by Rick Burkman
Get More from Your Design (Form generation and composition perspectives) by Gary Mascaro
Winter 2004:
(A wigeon and chick by Richard Reeves is on the cover)
Beginner’s Notebook: Yellow-throated Warbler, Part Two (Shape the bird) by Glenn Ladenberger
Pintail hen and chick (A project with a family feel) by Richard Reeves
Live Bird Bonus: Endangered Species (Piping plover, northern spotted owl, and Florida grasshopper sparrow)
Black-bellied Whistling Duck Bust, Part Two (Painting the head) by Jamie Welsh
Evening Grosbeak Painting Notes (Color mixes and painting tips) by Jerry Poindexter
Symbol of the Season (The Canada goose; reference photos) by Rick Burkman
Making Raptor Eyes (Make your own to get them right) by Richard Finch
Vincent Gianetto, III (Carving the Delaware River tradition) by D. G. Chasseur
2003
Fall 2003:
(Larry Barth’s red-billed tropicbird is on the cover)
Painting 101: Translucence (Creating depth through the transparency of feathers) by Victor Paroyan
Beginner’s Notebook: Yellow-throated Warbler, Part One (Begin carving the songbird) by Glenn Ladenberger
Torch Setup for a Bird Artist (Add a new dimension to your art with metalwork) by Larry Barth
Masterwork Gallery: Larry Barth (Master of birds)
Black-bellied Whistling Duck Bust, Part One (Practice the critical areas of the head) by Jamie Welsh
Color Values, Part One (The language of color) by Keith Mueller
Red-bellied Woodpecker (Paradigm of adaptability) by Robert Braunfield
Northern White Cedar Brant, Part Two (Paint the decoy) by Clinton Chase
Summer 2003:
(Hooded merganser on the cover by Jeff Krete)
Painting 101: Transitional Painting (Achieving the gradual blend from one color to the next) by Victory Paroyan
Beginner’s Notebook: Inside the Inner Circle (A view from the judge’s seat) by Glenn Ladenberger
Gregarious Red-breasted Merganser, Part Three (Painting the hen) by Glenn A. McMurdo
Miniature Waterfowl Sculpture (Create flying wood ducks) by Jeff Krete
Demon of the Desert (Prairie falcon reference) by Kurt M. Robinette
Selecting an Airbrush (Factors to consider before you make a purchase) by Willy McDonald
Mountain Bluebird Painting Notes (Color mixing guide) by Jerry Poindexter
Northern White Cedar Brant, Part One (Carve the decoy) by Clinton Chase
Spring 2003:
(Black-throated blue warbler on the cover by Lonnie Dye)
Beginner’s Notebook: Sunny Side Up! (Get great results with yellow and white) by Glenn Ladenberger
Painting 101: Painting Bills (Achieving the highlights and depth) by Victor Paroyan
Orchid Interlude (Carve and paint green jays and habitat) by Ernie Muehlmatt
Varied Thrush Painting Notes (A painting guide) by Jerry Poindexter
North American Wood Warblers (Vibrant messengers of spring; reference photos) by Robert Braunfield
Live Bird Bonus: Endangered Species
J. B. Garton (World Champion carver) by Edward Rogan
Gregarious Red-breasted Merganser, Part Two (Texturing the finishing) by Glenn A. McMurdo
Annual Index (Spring 2002 through Winter 2003)
Winter 2003:
(Red-breasted merganser on the cover by Glenn A. McMurdo)
Beginner’s Notebook: Attractive Bases (A bird needs more than just two legs to stand on) by Bob and Jacquie Goad
Live Bird Bonus: Egrets (Reference photos)
Notes on the Carolina Paraquet (Carve this colorful extinct bird) by Tom Duran, Jr.
Gregarious Red-breasted Merganser, Part One (Rough out the body and head) by Glenn A. McMurdo
Making Side Templates (An easy way to ensure symmetry) by Bob Buyer
Worldly Wonder (Reference photos of the mandarin, smew, tufted duck, and Eurasian wigeon) by Rick Burkman
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (A miniature project) by Richard L. Reeves
2002
Fall 2002:
(Mallard hen on the cover by Tom Christie)
Beginner’s Notebook: Fixes and Tips for Feather Dilemmas (Some simple techniques) by Glenn Ladenberger
Painting 101: Practice Makes Perfect (Airbrushing exercises will perfect your skills) by Victor Paroyan
Extinct Birds of North America (A collection with artistic and environmental significance) by Tom Duran, Jr.
Painting a Mallard Hen (World Champion hunting decoy techniques) by Tom Christie
Colors and Paint (How to mix the colors you need) by Keith Mueller
Carving a Canvasback in Soap (A fun project for the young and young-at-heart) by Howard K. Suzuki
Fool Hens (The grouse of the woods; reference photos) by Rick Burkman
Summer 2002:
(Cover pintail by Chris Hindley)
Beginner’s Notebook: Feather Color Transitions (The color of a feather from base to tip is not uniform), by Glenn Ladenberger
Semipalmated Plover, Part Two (Paint the shorebird) by Gary Joe Bryan
Wood Duck Family, Part Two (Paint the hen and the drake, and create the chicks) by Bill Veasey
Contemporary Pintail (British carver Chris Hindley shares his unique style) by David Tippey
Masterwork Gallery: The Works of Chris Hindley (Carver of the U.K.) by David Tippey
Bob Bolle (Award-winning carver, colleague, and friend) by Laurie J. Gmyrek
Carolina Wren (Coming soon to a bramble near you; reference photos) by Robert Braunfield
Bird Carver’s Guide to the Internet
Spring 2002:
(Emerald toucanets on cover by Keith Mueller)
Beginner’s Notebook: Birch Branch (Make habitat from wood) by Glenn Ladenberger
Painting 101: Iridescence (Basic principles and tips for getting it right) by Victor Paroyan
Wood Duck Family (A complex project made simple) by Bill Veasey
Painting a Hen Puddle Duck (You, too, can paint a pintail gunner) by Mark Costilow
Mixing Dynamic Earth Tones (An alternative to manufactured tube colors) by Keith Mueller
A Spring of Teal (A close view of the American green-winged teal; reference photos) by Jerome A. Jackson
Semipalmated Plover (Carve a shorebird smoothie) by Gary Joe Bryan
Annual Index (Spring 2001 through Winter 2002)
Winter 2002:
(Wigeon drake on cover by Glenn A. McMurdo)
Beginner’s Notebook: Metalworking, by Glenn Ladenberger
The Audacious American Wigeon, Part Two (Paint the duck) by Glenn A. McMurdo
Traditional Gadwall Hunting Decoy, Part Three (Painting techniques) by Mark Costilow
Masterwork Gallery: Generations (Great horned owl family) by Floyd Scholz
Northern Goshawk (Determined hunter, devoted caretaker; reference photos) by Rick Burkman
Head and Neck Joints (Keeping it together) by Frank Werner
Here Comes Da Judge (Or back to the basics) by R. E. Oerman
2001
Fall 2001:
(Gadwalls on the cover by Mark Costilow)
Beginner’s Notebook: Texturing (Tips and techniques) by Victor Paroyan
Great Horned Owl, Part Two (Painting the magnificent owl) by Floyd Scholz
Noah Sterling-style Goldeneye (Carve and paint an antique-style decoy) by Rich Smoker
Traditional Gadwall Hunting Decoy, Part Two (Carve the body) by Mark Costilow
Black-capped Chickadee (A friendly backyard bird; reference photos) by Cynthia Berger
The Audacious American Wigeon, Part One (Learn to raise the primaries on your decorative bird) by Glenn A. McMurdo
Summer 2001:
(Northern Saw-whet owls on the cover by Floyd Scholz)
Beginner’s Notebook: Painting Hen Feathers (Instructions for painting a pintail hen) by Victor Paroyan
Traditional Gadwall Hunting Decoy, Part One (Carve the head) by Mark Costilow
Great Horned Owl, Part One (Carve the imposing owl) by Floyd Scholz
Owls: Behind-the-Scenes Peek (The makings of a masterpiece) by Floyd Scholz
Water Witch (The pied-billed grebe can disappear in a flash; reference photos) by Jerome A. Jackson
Gilbert Maggioni (Early innovator of wildfowl art)
Spring 2001:
(Cover gadwall by Jett Brunet)
Beginner’s Notebook: How to Use Photos for Carving (Ideas, reference, patterns) by Victor Paroyan
Carolina Wren, Part Two (Paint a one-piece songbird and habitat) by Ernie Muehlmatt
Yellow Rail (Mystery in the marsh; reference photos) by Rick Burkman
Texturing a Black Duck (Setting up for painting with oils or acrylic) by Jett Brunet
Masterwork Gallery: The Works of Jett Brunet (A look through the eyes of a master)
Basic Repairs (How to fix a damaged carving) by Lonnie Dye
Annual Index (Spring 2000-Winter 2001)
Winter 2001:
(Green jays on the cover by Ernie Muehlmatt)
Carolina Wren, Part One (Carve a one-piece songbird and habitat) by Ernie Muehlmatt
Fran McHugh (In memorium)
More Feather Close-ups (Photography by George Wilkes)
Bird Sculptures of the Millennium (On display at the Ward Museum) by Candy Bradshaw
Belted Kingfisher (North American angler; reference photos) by Cynthia Berger
Kingfishers Galore (More kingfishers from around the globe)
Painting the Mallard Speculum (Techniques for a smoothie) by Michael Harde
Black Epoxy (Better craftsmanship through chemistry) by Frank Werner
Lower Bill Attachment (A technique for carving an open-mouthed bird) by Tony Cusumano
2000
Fall 2000:
(Cover peregrine by Greg Woodard)
Beginner’s Notebook: Tertials (A step-by-step guide) by Victor Paroyan
Gray Phase Screech Owl (Paint the owl’s subtle shades) by Susan rod
Roseate and Common Tern Restoration Decoys (The romance and means of making two tern restoration decoys) by Bob Buyer
Scootin’ Scoters (Fizzy, skunk-bill, and patch head; reference photos) by Jerome A. Jackson
Masterwork Gallery: We’re Back! (Greg Woodard’s in-flight peregrine falcon), photography by Borge B. Anderson and Associates
Substratum Wildfowl Sculpture (A unique approach to form and structure) by Jack Szolis
The Bolo (A gift that lasts forever) by Charles Frank
Summer 2000:
(Cover sun bittern by Marcus Schultz)
Beginner’s Notebook: Refining the Basics (Some helpful hints) by Victor Paroyan
Roseate Spoonbill (carve and paint the pink waterbird) by Robert and Jacqueline Goad
Working with Cottonwood (Find pleasure in carving this unique wood) by Jeff Meyer
Masterwork Gallery: Sun bittern (Extraordinary work by Marcus Schultz), photography by Ernie Sparks
McCleery Decoy Auction (Sleeping Canada goose breaks record) by Candice R. Tennant
Scarlet Tanager (A touch of the tropics in the northeast woods; reference photos) by Robert Braunfield
Jewels of Latin America (toucans, aracaries, and toucanets), reference photos by Rick and Nora Bowers
Head Lines (A new application of some time-tested methods of marking) by Frank Werner
Spring 2000:
(Scissor-tailed flycatchers on the cover by Lonnie Dye)
Beginner’s Notebook: Do You Have CTS? (Coping with pain) by Victor Paroyan
Bobby Sutton (founding father, earnest leader, faithful friend) by Byrn and JoAnne Watson
Superstructure Secrets (Constructing the superstructure for in-flight scissor-tailed flycatchers) by Lonnie Dye
Yellow-shafted Flicker (Painting notes for the widespread songbird) by Susan Rod
Bay-winged Hawk (The Harris’ Hawk can be identified by its chestnut shoulders; reference photos) by Kurt Robinette
Open Pintail Bill (Carve the head and bill from one piece of wood) by Russell Martin, Jr.
Annual Index (Spring 1999-Winter 2000)
Winter 2000:
(Cover cardinals by Bob Guge)
Beginner’s Notebook: Vermiculation (Not just wavy lines anymore) by Glenn Ladenberger
Miniature Wild Turkey, Part Two (World Champion painting techniques) by Jeff Rechin
“Faux Bronze” (Achieve a bronze look in wood) by J.F. Thomas, Ph.D, P.E.
Decorative Tundra Swan, Part Two (Bringing it all together) by Vic Kirkman
Female Northern Cardinal (Bob Guge paints a favorite) by Curtis J. Badger
Teeter-Tail (The spotted sandpiper’s unique stride makes it stand out; reference photos) by Jerome A. Jackson
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