Spring 2016

The long-tailed duck on the cover is by Laurie J. McNeil

Painting Notes: Vermillion Flycatcher
Vermillion is just a fancy word for "red"
by Jerry Poindexter. Includes a pattern.

Beginner's Notebook: The ABCs of Custom Carving Knives
Some top carvers get right to the point—and the blade
by Keith Hendrickson.
Includes a canvasback head carving demonstration.

By Any Other Name, Part Two
Take the painting one step at a time
by Laurie J. McNeil.

A Toucan Decoy, Part Three
Let's paint!
by Keith Mueller.

A Great Horned Owl, Part One
Good painting will make this owl great
by Al Jordan.

Reference: An Owl Trio
Barred, spotted and great gray owls
by Rick Burkman.
Includes Jean Minaudier's cinnamon teal pattern and color guide.