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Decorative Decoy Carvers Ultimate Painting and Pattern Portfolio, Series Two by Bruce Burk (2004, Hardcover)

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Title The Decorative Decoy Carver's Ultimate Painting and Pattern Portfolio. Reference photographs taken from multiple angles help carvers familiarise themselves with the duck's actual features before they begin to carve.

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1565232356
ISBN-13
9781565232358
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30224055

Product Key Features

Book Title
Decorative Decoy Carvers Ultimate Painting and Pattern Portfolio, Series Two
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Carving
Publication Year
2004
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Crafts & Hobbies
Author
Bruce Burk
Book Series
Decorative Decoy Carvers Ser.
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
2.3 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.5 in

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Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2003-116142
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
Series One covers dabbling and Whistling Ducks, Series Two consists of Diving Ducks. It seems best to me to write the review of these books a bit differently than the usual "one book, one review" format I must, of necessity, usually employ. Yes, these are separate books, but they cover the same material in the same way-only the subjects differ.These are very classy looking books. Both are hard cover with an enclosed spiral binding, which makes pattern copying and painting directions much easier to accomplish. This binding allows the pages to lie flat instead of spending an hour of your time pushing down against the spine of the book in your efforts to see each page.Both books were originally printed by Stackpole Books, so what we have here are actually revised and updated versions of the 1990 version of Bruce Burk's Volume 1 "Decorative Decoy Designs" and Volume 2, "Diving Ducks".Paint charts showing the Grumbacker Oil Paint colors Burk in painting the projects are inside the front and back covers of both books. Burk is of the "mix your own colors" school, so you don't need a bottle or tube of every color you'll be using on the decoys you'll chose to make. Just mix the colors as directed and you should be in good shape on that score.The books begin with a "Getting Started" chapter that includes some basic information on duck decoys, duck anatomy, paint mixing, etc., and a few good photographs of real ducks in various poses.Now the books move directly into the projects. There are many different kinds of ducks included with a separate chapter for the male and the female of each species with the exception of American and Barrow's Goldeneye hens. Those birds look so much alike that only the males of the species seem to be able to tell the difference.Each duck sex and species chapter begins with several photos of ducks in various poses. The next facing pages contain the paint patterns, and following that, the next set of facing pages show full body and head patterns. Many pattern paged also contain foot patterns for the foot attitude of the featured duck. In the main, the directions given are for producing a pretty fancy decoy. Yes, the book title says "Decorative" and I guess I should have realized that anything made using directions in these books was definitely never going to be tossed into a toe sack and end up with some shot gun pellets in his body!These books are well done and the spiral binding is a huge plus in making the material easy to use.
Series Volume Number
Two
Number of Volumes
2 vols.
Volume Number
Bk. 2
Dewey Decimal
745.593/6
Table Of Content
Table of Contents:Introduction 1Canvasback Drake 9Canvasback Hen 17Redhead Drake 23Redhead Hen 31Lesser Scaup and Greater Scaup Drakes 37Lesser Scaup and Greater Scaup Hens 45Harlequin Duck Drake 53Harlequin Duck Hen 59American Goldeneye Drake 65Barrow's Goldeneye Drake 73American and Barrow's Goldeneye Hens 79Bufflehead Drake 85Bufflehead Hen 91Ring-Necked Duck Drake 97Ring-Necked Duck Hen 103Ruddy Duck Drake 109Ruddy Duck Hen 117Oldsquaw Drake 123Oldsquaw Hen 133Hooded Merganser Drake 139Hooded Merganser Hen 147Bibliography 153
Synopsis
Series Two of the 2-volume set features 12 additional species of duck patterns. Both volumes include both hen and drakes, and more than 60 color reference photos of the ducks in their natural habitat. These are upgraded editions of Burk's previously published Decorative Decoy Designs #1, 2 - now out of print. Advances in computer scanning mean the colors are tremendously improved in this edition. Plus, the bindings much sturdier and easier to use.The Second Book in the Series to Help You Learn the Secrets of Creating Realistic Duck DecoysDuck carvers can improve the quality of their work thanks to the guidance of noted artist, Bruce Burk, in this updated portfolio of detailed color patterns and finishing tips and techniques. For those carvers who have difficulty in making their own drawings-or those with limited access to live or mounted birds-the Ultimate Painting and Pattern Portfolio, Series Two will become a priceless tool in creating award-winning decoys.Inside, you'll find an introduction that includes advice on photography, color, competitions and working with patterns. This is followed by page after page of full color patterns and detailed paint mixing instructions for the most popular and beautiful diving ducks-drakes and hens-including: Canvasback Redhead Lesser Scaup Greater Scaup Harlequin Duck American Goldeneye Barrow's Goldeneye Bufflehead Ring-Necked Duck Ruddy Duck Oldsquaw Hooded Merganser, The Second Book in the Series to Help You Learn the Secrets of Creating Realistic Duck DecoysDuck carvers can improve the quality of their work thanks to the guidance of noted artist, Bruce Burk, in this updated portfolio of detailed color patterns and finishing tips and techniques. For those carvers who have difficulty in making their own drawings-or those with limited access to live or mounted birds-the Ultimate Painting and Pattern Portfolio, Series Two will become a priceless tool in creating award-winning decoys.Inside, you'll find an introduction that includes advice on photography, color, competitions and working with patterns. This is followed by page after page of full color patterns and detailed paint mixing instructions for the most popular and beautiful diving ducks-drakes and hens-including:o Canvasback o Redheado Lesser Scaupo Greater Scaupo Harlequin Ducko American Goldeneyeo Barrow's Goldeneyeo Buffleheado Ring-Necked Ducko Ruddy Ducko Oldsquawo Hooded Merganser, The Second Book in the Series to Help You Learn the Secrets of Creating Realistic Duck Decoys Duck carvers can improve the quality of their work thanks to the guidance of noted artist, Bruce Burk, in this updated portfolio of detailed color patterns and finishing tips and techniques. For those carvers who have difficulty in making their own drawings-or those with limited access to live or mounted birds-the Ultimate Painting and Pattern Portfolio, Series Two will become a priceless tool in creating award-winning decoys. Inside, you'll find an introduction that includes advice on photography, color, competitions and working with patterns. This is followed by page after page of full color patterns and detailed paint mixing instructions for the most popular and beautiful diving ducks-drakes and hens-including: o Canvasback o Redhead o Lesser Scaup o Greater Scaup o Harlequin Duck o American Goldeneye o Barrow's Goldeneye o Bufflehead o Ring-Necked Duck o Ruddy Duck o Oldsquaw o Hooded Merganser
LC Classification Number
NK9704.B857 2004

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