Fall 1991

Beginner's Notebook: The Creative Process
A look at inspiration, ideas, and composition
by Mark Christopher

Habitat: Silver Flowers
Use this perfectly suited metal to create beautiful flowers
by Eugene Morelli and Joan Zygmunt

Art Matters: Commissions, Grants, and Fellowships
Going for the grand prize
by Frank Werner

American Wigeon
Reference photos of this stubby little duck
by Steve Maslowski

Airbrushing a Pheasant
Tip and techniques to overcome “airbrush phobia”
by Barbara Nelson

Painting a Goose
Step-by-step instructions and paint schedule for a Canada goose
by Den Heinemann

Quebec Style
A detailed photo study of the work of Orel LeBoeuf
by Gene and Linda Kangas

Flair of Genius
A profile of legendary Californian carver Ed Snyder
by Bill Baines

Creating a Surface Texture
Texturing philosophies of professional carvers
by Roger Schroeder

Basswood Blues
The cheapest way to get basswood is not always the best
by Don McKinlay