Book Description

Back again and better than ever! With carving competitions once again in full swing, Competition 2022 is proud to present a stunning collection of award-winning bird carvings from the past year. Waterfowl, songbirds, shorebirds, owls, raptors, and gamebirds-all the winners are here, offering inspiration for carvers of every level.Some of the work is so realistic you expect it to take flight. Or, when floating on water, it can trick real waterfowl into thinking they've found some friends. And even though master carvers present work that is consistently stunning, carvers at the advanced, intermediate, and novice levels also deliver pieces that command respect. There's something to admire in every carving.Featuring some 200+ full color images, our annual Competition publication presents the best of the best throughout the bird carving world. It's a tradition that can't be beat, and something that carvers look forward to all year. We're proud of this year's publication-and we're betting that you'll be mighty impressed as well.