Spring 2007

Jerry Simchuk's robin is on the cover

Painting Notes: Sharp-Shinned Hawk
Here's an easier way to capture the colors
by Jerry Poindexter

Beginner's Notebook: The Nitty Gritty of Sanding Tools
When you have it rough, these tools will help you smooth things over
by Jacquelyn Juras Goad

Mission: Impossible?
Not every carving project turns out to be a piece of cake—and there are times when you might be the biggest part of the problem
by Jerry Simchuk

A Swan Decoy
The bigger they are, the more chips or dust they leave behind
by Frank Werner

Godin's Miniature Grouse
It's a good thing nobody told Pat Godin to stop his grousing. Otherwise we may have missed out on this beautiful series
by Pat Godin

The Yellow Warbler, Part Two
If you've been waiting for Lonnie's explanation of how to paint this lovely songbird, here it is
by Lonnie Dye

Reference: Elf Owl
Do good things really come in small packages? Reference photos and Jean Minaudier's pattern and color guide
by Rick Burkman