Decorative Decoy Carvers Ultimate Painting & Pattern Portfolio, Series Two [Hardcover]

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:o Canvasbacko Redheado Lesser Scaupo Greater Scaupo Harlequin Ducko American Goldeneyeo Barrow's Goldeneyeo Buffleheado Ring-Necked Ducko Ruddy Ducko Oldsquawo Hooded MerganserTable 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 153The Second Book in the l³%