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.







Carving & Painting the American Kestrel


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An expert carver shows how to carve an American kestrel out of a block of tupelo wood.




Carving and Painting Birds of Prey


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Birds of prey are the most dramatic type of bird, and it is an exciting and memorable experience to see one in the wild-so why not learn how to carve and paint them? To help you do that, we are offering our "birds of prey greatest hits." These photo-filled articles, by some of the world's top carvers, will show you how to carve and paint the hawks, owls, falcons, and other raptors that are so thrilling to see. You'll find carving and painting instructions for the red-tailed hawk, American kestrel, barred owl, and great horned owl. Plus, you'll get an all-new demonstration on a stunning white-phase gyrfalcon bust by Jason Lucio.




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




The Golden Eagle


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Look over the shoulder of a world-renowned bird carver as he creates his most challenging piece A behind-the-scenes look at how Floyd Scholz creates one of his most ambitious pieces--a life-size golden eagle in flight. Beautiful color photos document the carving's progression from a block of wood to a finished work of art. Accompanying text offers how-to information as well as Scholz's thoughts as he works on the carving. Includes preliminary sketches and notes, candid studio shots, work-in-progress images, corrections, and journal entries. A unique look at the creative process that will inspire carvers, artists, and bird-lovers alike.




Greg Woodard's Art of Bird Sculpture


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A world champion carver of raptors (as well as a master falconer), serves as your coach for carving your own fabulous birds. Greg Woodard shows how to create models that are painted, partially-painted, or all-natural. Sequenced photos illustrate every technique of every project. Where to start? How about a Golden Eagle, Peregrine Falcon, Barn Owl, or Red-Tailed Hawk. An expert's tips take you through the delicate steps of inserting eyes and the details of lifelike feathering. A gallery of Woodward's own champion carvings lets you see prizes like "Cactus Flower," a preening American kestrel on a cactus, and "Hunting the Adobe," his natural wood sculpture of a prairie falcon chasing several swallows across a cliff colony.




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.




Carving Birds of Prey


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This practical, easy-to-follow guide by a noted carver and wildlife expert enables even beginning carvers to create realistic models of dazzling and dramatic birds. Includes complete patterns, diagrams, and instructions for carving and finishing 12 raptors, including red-tailed hawk, bald eagle, osprey, peregrine falcon, and great horned owl.




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.