Fall 2014

The great crested grebes on the cover are by Ted Smith

Painting Notes: American Woodcock
You have to paint carefully to make this bird disappear
by Jerry Poindexter. Includes a pattern.

Madagascar Waltz, Part One
Two Madagascar grebes, one piece of wood. Making the patterns
by Laurie J. McNeil.

Alexander and Maria
The grebestravaganza continues with the great crested variety
by Ted Smith. Includes patterns.

Showcase: A Resplendent Quetzal, Part One
A journey to Costa Rica provides both inspiration and raw material
by Keith Mueller.

Just Like 1936, Part One
The Ward brothers were inimitable. But that doesn't mean you can't try. Includes a canvasback pattern
by Thomas f. McCollum.

Bufflehead Hen, Part Two
Time to texture
by Glenn A. McMurdo.