Waterfowl Carving with J. D. Sprankle


Book Description

Fully illustrated guide to carving and painting decorative ducks. Field and painting notes, including working patterns of 25 species of ducks, hens, and drakes.




Painting Waterfowl with J. D. Sprankle


Book Description

This work describes how to paint waterfowl carvings, demonstrating the technique on 14 birds. Each step is accompanied by captions, with colour charts for paint mixes. Techniques illustrated include blending colour to water, building up washes, painting white on white, and feather flicking.




Painting Waterfowl with J. D. Sprankle


Book Description

From the first wash to the final feather detail, spectacular photos capture Sprankle's blue-ribbon painting techniques. Color charts are included.




Carving and Painting a Green-Winged Teal with Jim Sprankle


Book Description

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.










Decorative Decoy Carver's Ultimate Painting & Pattern Portfolio, Revised Edition


Book Description

Learn to carve realistic decoys for diving ducks and other waterfowl. Decorative Decoy Carver’s Ultimate Painting & Pattern Portfolio, Revised Edition by Bruce Burk covers both the drakes and hens with 16 carving patterns of popular and beautiful species, with reference photos, expert guidance, and detailed paint mixing instructions.




Feet


Book Description

This, and the other books in the series, offer world-class carving tips -- at a reasonable price. Each volume presents a variety of techniques from carvers like Jim Sprankle, Leo Osbourne, Martin Gates, and Larry Tawes Jr. All the books are illustrated with exceptional colour and black-and-white photographs.




Bird Carving Basics


Book Description

This, and the other books in the series, offer world-class carving tips -- at a reasonable price. Each volume presents a variety of techniques from carvers like Jim Sprankle, Leo Osbourne, Martin Gates, and Larry Tawes Jr. All the books are illustrated with exceptional colour and black-and-white photographs.




Anatomy of a Waterfowl


Book Description

Instructions for carving and painting waterfowl. Every waterfowl artist, whether novice or professional, experiences moments of frustration, confounded by nature's ingenuity, and wonders how best to proceed. This essential reference, accompanied by color photographs, offers detailed instructions on carving and painting ducks and geese, paying particular attention to anatomy and coloration.“/p>