Competition results 2013

We're just back from the annual World Championship carving contest.  A great time looking at all of the entries, seeing old friends, and enjoying some family time in Ocean City, MD.

I had four entries in the miniature decoy division.  Each one placed in their respective categories.  The two below were awarded first and second best in the division.

Red-breasted Merganser, female.  3.5", wood and oil paint

Redhead, female.  3.5",  wood and oil paint

Magazine write up

A very nice write up in the January issue of Hunting and Fishing Collectibles magazine. Thanks to the author, Rod Taylor, and to the magazine for permission to reprint here on the blog.

Work in progress: Ring-necked Pheasant Miniature

Some photos of a pair of pheasants in progress. They are each approximately. 4-6" long (male is longer because of the tail.

Recently Photographed Carvings

Below are some recently taken photograps of completed carvings.  Mostly miniatures with the exception of the woodcock which is carved to actual size.

Redhead (male) Miniature Decoy, Tupelo and Oil, approx 3.5"

Barrows Goldeneye (male) Miniature Decoy, Tupelo and Oil, approx 3.5"

Shoveler (male) Miniature Decoy, Tupelo and Oil, approx 3.5"

Red-breasted Merganser (male) Miniature Decoy, Tupelo and Oil, approx 3.5"

Red-breasted Merganser (female) Miniature Decoy, Tupelo and Oil, approx 3.5"

Red-breasted Merganser Pair Miniature Decoys, Tupelo and Oil, approx 3.5"

Woodcock, actual size, Tupelo and Oil.  approx 7"