Acclaimed bird carver Keith Mueller provides complete, start–to–finish instructions for carving and painting a beautiful great horned owl. Keith explains how to carve and paint this magnificent owl and also explains the underlying anatomy and feather structure of the real bird—essential knowledge for carvers seeking to portray it realistically in wood and paint. Hundreds of close–up photos and Keith's beautiful illustrations work with the detailed instructions to make this a must–have book for every bird carver.

About the author

Keith Mueller has been carving professionally for more than 40 years. He was won the celebrated title of world champion bird carver seven times and is one of only two carvers to win four of the five world divisions at the prestigious Ward World Championship. He has also won two of the Ward's people's choice awards. In addition, the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art has named Keith as one of its living legends. Half–sized Great Horned Owl is the next best thing to taking a course from Keith himself.

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