Carving and Painting a Red-Tailed Hawk with Floyd Scholz


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This field guide focuses on information that is needed when medical situations present themselves in an outdoor or remote setting. The authors cover not only intermediate treatment, but also initial emergency department management.




Carving and Painting an American Kestrel with Floyd Scholz


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Sharp, full-color photos clarify each step of the carving and painting process Carving tips from an award-winning artist Full-size, ready-to-use patterns with an extensive resource list for carvers In this sixth book of the Carving and Painting series, carvers are led through all the phases of carving an American Kestrel--from roughing out the major feather groups to carving the head and adding individual feathers. The finishing touches--burning, texturing, and painting--are fully described, enabling the carver to create a stunningly lifelike kestrel.




Birds of Prey


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Raptors have intrigued and inspired artists and naturalists for thousands of years. Floyd Scholz's own fascination with these winged hunters began when he took up bird carving in the 1970's, but he was long frustrated by the lack of close up, detailed reference photographs of these birds. He decided to team up with photographer Tad Merrick to fill that void.




Peregrine Falcon


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Acclaimed bird carver Floyd Scholz explains his carving and painting techniques and demonstrates the unique talent that makes him one of the world’s greatest bird carvers and instructors. • Features a start-to-finish project from Floyd Scholz • Detailed instructions for how to carve, paint, and assemble a complex sculpture • Includes both peregrine falcon and green-winged teal carvings • Incisive discussion of carving approaches and techniques




Birds of Prey


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In text, drawings and color illustrations, this book describes birds of prey - eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, kites and vultures - and discusses the importance of these birds and their function within ecosystems.




Carving & Painting a Pintail Drake with Jimmie Vizier


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Full-color photos and step-by-step from an award-winning carver. Includes full-size pattern.




Carving and Painting a Green-Winged Teal with Jim Sprankle


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Award-winning craftsman Jim Sprankle shares the carving and painting techniques and tips that have made him one of the most famous and sought after carvers and teachers in the business. Sprankle's detailed instructions, from tracing the pattern and cutting the pieces through all the steps necessary to carve, texture, and paint each part of the green-winged teal, make the project clear and understandable. 1 life-size pattern. 5 drawings. 250 color photos.










Owls


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• The most complete collection of visual reference material on North American owls including over 700 stunning photographs of 16 species of owls • Physical features offer insight into hunting, feeding, flying, and communication Renowned carver Floyd Scholz presents the much anticipated follow-up to his best-selling Birds of Prey. In this new book, hundreds of stunning full-color photographs and useful line drawings offer detailed studies of 16 species of owls—from the tiny Elf Owl to the impressive Great Horned Owl. All are illustrated in full detail, with focus on body and wing design, plumage patterns, flight characteristics, and predatory behavior. Also includes a section on carving and painting techniques and a gallery of Floyd Scholz's finished carvings. A must-have reference for carvers, artists, ornithologists, naturalists—anyone interested in these magnificent birds.