JeffCassat
Active member
apparently my 4 month old son ordered your book for me. It showed up today. Not to sound like a kiss-ass but this thing is amazing. it's got everything in it, patterns, painting, stories, pretty pictures (the most important in any good decoy book!), techniques... EVERYTHING. I don't even know where to start. actually, i know where i'll start.. with a mallard in oils!
I've only been carving for ~ 5 years and have all of the general pattern books, technique books etc. This is certainly a nice addition. I don't know that this is an introductory book for someone just starting, but for someone like me who's gone through the basics and wants the "next step," this is IT.
I've skimmed through the book (it'll take me months to actually read it) and know that you mention the different grades of oil paints. Can you post your recommendations of an artist grade/and or premium grade brand of paints that i can get for the mallard? I know i need the 9 colors listed, but would love a "if you have money to burn, get these.. if you still want good paint and a little cheaper, get these." Can't wait to dig in!
the mallards from the "rhode island rig" are by far my favorite. funny how something so "simple" as compared to the other birds in the book can be so appealing. i'm drawn to the breasts of those birds... i think it is the color. love em!
One day when i win the lottery i'll need a mallard and a "half dressed drake" shoveler... those few pages are going to give me a lot of inspiration!
thanks for such a great tool. Tomorrow i'll be back in the shop for the first time in 4-5 months.
Jeff
I've only been carving for ~ 5 years and have all of the general pattern books, technique books etc. This is certainly a nice addition. I don't know that this is an introductory book for someone just starting, but for someone like me who's gone through the basics and wants the "next step," this is IT.
I've skimmed through the book (it'll take me months to actually read it) and know that you mention the different grades of oil paints. Can you post your recommendations of an artist grade/and or premium grade brand of paints that i can get for the mallard? I know i need the 9 colors listed, but would love a "if you have money to burn, get these.. if you still want good paint and a little cheaper, get these." Can't wait to dig in!
the mallards from the "rhode island rig" are by far my favorite. funny how something so "simple" as compared to the other birds in the book can be so appealing. i'm drawn to the breasts of those birds... i think it is the color. love em!
One day when i win the lottery i'll need a mallard and a "half dressed drake" shoveler... those few pages are going to give me a lot of inspiration!
thanks for such a great tool. Tomorrow i'll be back in the shop for the first time in 4-5 months.
Jeff