These three Wood Ducks were composed and designed as a three bird Shootin' Rig. They are hollow to aid in floatation. An interesting feature of these birds is the creation of a juvenile drake. In the early fall the young birds are seen frequently. During
This carving of a Green-winged Teal Hen was judged Best of Show at both the ODCCA 2017 Show in Strongville, Ohio and at the 2017 Ward World Championship in the Decorative Smoothie Champion class.
The Storm Wigeon is a rare genetic color variation of the American Wigeon. The most extreme variation will have the cheeks and neck a light, creamy color similar to the forehead color, with no dark "tick" markings present. Others, like that represented with this piece,
These three Atlantic Brant Goose decoys were made to compete at the 2016 Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition in the World Shootin' Rig category. In this class the decoys are judged under natural conditions in the bay behind the Ocean City Convention Center.
This Pintail Hen has a smooth finish with very refined paint. Typical of the hens of the marsh duck species this bird has very complex patterning in the feathers. At the 2016 Ward World Championship this carving was judged Best in Category in the Decorative
The Black Duck Hen pictured here was completed with a fairly complex and animated design. Although the finish is similar to a "Decorative Smoothie" carving, the high level of feather sculpting and detailing with very refined paint elevate it to the "Decorative Decoy" class of
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