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 ‘Iiwi
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