Fall 2017

The pintail on the cover is by Tom Christie

Painting Notes: Red-crested Cardinal
The funny thing about this cardinal—it's not a cardinal.
by Jerry Poindexter. Includes a pattern.

A Bird with Character, Part Two
The character in this scrub jay starts to come through when you add paint.
by Jerry Simchuk.

Ruddy Love, Part Two, Painting
This ruddy is in winter plumage, but adding the right colors shows that spring is on the way!
by Daniel Montano.

From Palm Tree to Pintail
Palm frond carvings have a style of their own, especially this soaring duck.
by Tom Christie.

A Ringed Teal Drake, Part One, Carving
A decoy carver thinks outside of the pond when he carves this exotic species.
by Brad Snodgrass. Includes a pattern.

BOOK EXCERPT: Loon and Chicks
This sneak peek of our latest workbench project will have you feeling loony.
by Laurie J. McNeil.

REFERENCE: The Trickster
The magpie is a beautiful bird, but it can also be kind of a pain.
by Rick Burkman.
Includes Jean Minaudier's color guide.