Spring 2008

Cover macaw by Victor Paroyan

Painting Notes: Spotted Towhee
If you're seeing spots, then you're probably painting this bird correctly
by Jerry Poindexter

Beginner's Notebook: On the Level
Make sure your dekes behave properly when the going gets rough
by Frank Werner

Showcase: A Study in Scarlet
And not just scarlet—prepare for an onslaught of primary colors with this magnificent macaw
by Victor Paroyan

A Bold Eagle, Part Two
It all comes together as a raptor gets burned, assembled, and painted
by Eric Kaiser

Younger Than It Looks
Think this red-breasted merganser is a blast from the past? Think again
by Tom Matus

The Real Deal
How to avoid sticker shock when you buy antique decoys
by Richard Sassaman

Reference: Beep! Beep! The Greater Roadrunner
Beyond the cartoon; includes reference photos and Jean Minaudier's pattern and color guide
by Rick Burkman