Monday, September 8, 2008

Shang Wheeler Style Mergansers


Shang Wheeler was a Famous Carver from Connecticut who carved at the turn of the century through the mid century. He was a career sportsman, activist and politician. He surprized the decoy world when he showed up to a decoy show with his detailed birds. He sold very few decoys opting to use or give them away. Here is my tribute of his style. These decoys are for sale. Please visit http://woodasart4sale.blogspot.com/


Blue Ribbon Gal


Well, the Pintail (from the collection of Laura Froelich) won the blue ribbon at the Minnesota State Fair. Here is a photo with all her bling

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Maine Eider



This was an exercise in what is known as "simulated in use and wear" technique. I used an antique pattern from Maine and antiquing techniques. The Head is mortised on as was typical of boat builers making decoys in Maine. Hope you like it.