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When world champion waterfowl carvers talk about early influences on their careers, they usually mention Bruce Burk. Now duck carvers of all levels can improve the quality of their work with guidance from this legendary artist. Decorative Decoy Carver’s Ultimate Painting & Pattern Portfolio, Revised Edition offers a classic portfolio of Burk’s detailed colour patterns and finishing tips and techniques. For carvers who have difficulty in making their own drawings—or those with limited access to live or mounted birds—this book will become a priceless tool in creating award-winning decoys. Inside you’ll find an introduction that includes practical advice on photography, colour, competitions and working with patterns. This is followed by page after page of full colour patterns and detailed paint mixing instructions for 16 of the most popular and beautiful species, including both drakes and hens.

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      Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 10/07/2018
      ISBN13: 9781565239760, 978-1565239760
      ISBN10: 1565239768

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      Book Synopsis
      When world champion waterfowl carvers talk about early influences on their careers, they usually mention Bruce Burk. Now duck carvers of all levels can improve the quality of their work with guidance from this legendary artist. Decorative Decoy Carver’s Ultimate Painting & Pattern Portfolio, Revised Edition offers a classic portfolio of Burk’s detailed colour patterns and finishing tips and techniques. For carvers who have difficulty in making their own drawings—or those with limited access to live or mounted birds—this book will become a priceless tool in creating award-winning decoys. Inside you’ll find an introduction that includes practical advice on photography, colour, competitions and working with patterns. This is followed by page after page of full colour patterns and detailed paint mixing instructions for 16 of the most popular and beautiful species, including both drakes and hens.

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