Spring 2020

The mandarin drake on the cover is by Brad Snodgrass

Painting Notes: Inca Dove
If it looks like it has scales, you’re painting it right
by Jerry Poindexter. Includes a pattern.

Seeing Red
There’s nothing like seeing a redhead drake on the water, especially one you carved and painted
by Tom Christie. Includes a pattern.

Class Notes: Wood Thrush
The first entry in a new series takes you to bird school
by Rich Smoker. Includes a pattern.

Strong Tail, Summer Plumage
Make sure you carve a long-tailed duck—not a broken-tailed duck
by Laurie J. McNeil

Book Excerpt: Del Herbert Shorebirds
A master shorebird carver provides a look into his new book 
by Del Herbert.

The Most Beautiful Duck in the World, Part Two
Painting something as gorgeous as a mandarin drake can be intimidating, if you let it 
by Brad Snodgrass.

Reference: The Wrens of Winter
These birds can sing!
by Rick Burkman. Includes Jean Minaudier's pattern and color guide.