Learn the Secrets of Creating Realistic Decoys from One of the Best Known Pattern Makers

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 drawingsùor those with limited access to live or mounted birdsùthe Ultimate Painting and Pattern Portfolio, Series One 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 dabbling and whistling ducksùdrakes and hensùincluding:

ò Common Mallard
ò Black Duck
ò Northern Pintail
ò Carolina Wood Duck
ò American Wigeon
ò Green-Winged Teal
ò Blue-Winged Teal
ò Northern Cinnamon Teal
ò Gadwall
ò Northern Shoveler
ò Fulvous Whistling Duck
ò Black-Bellied Whistling Duck