Fall 2009

Cover wigeons by Tom Matus

Beginner's Notebook: What's in a Name?
When it comes to avian topography, consistency is a virtue
by Frank Werner

Painting Notes: Mountain Chickadee
If you think it's a black-capped chickadee your're painting the wrong bird
by Jerry Poindexter

A Ruffed Grouse Miniature, Part One
Bob shows us how to carve an upland game bird, in one-third scale
by Bob Lavender

Carve and Paint an American Wigeon Hen, Part One
In the first part of a three-part series, we start with the head
by Tom Matus

Showcase: The Growth of a Carver
Gary Yoder's been carving for 40 years now, and we spotlight some of his old and new work
by Bill Einsig

Harlequin Miniatures, Part Two
These may be little ducks, but they require lots of attention to detail
by Jerry Simchuk

Reference: Night Flyer
You don't have to visit barns to find barn owls, but that's not a bad place to start looking; reference photos and Jean Minaudier's pattern and color guide
by Rick Burkman