Intro

[Chris Toy]

Another new guy here so I figured I'd introduce myself. My name is Chris Toy and I live in western PA. My main interests anymore are duck hunting and decoy carving. I started carving about three years ago, but still don't have a lot of birds under my belt. I carve hollow wooden decoys, mostly cedar, and am getting ready to start a journey in to the world of oil painting. Here is a shot of my most recent bird, not quite finished but should be by tonight. First attempt at a hen puddle duck.

 

[Steve Sutton]

I know carvers always talk about "personal style".....clearly with the carved tape spool for a keel you have developed yours.......

Seriously nicely done and happy to have you on the site...

Steve

 

[Dennis Johnson]

Welcome to the sight. Its a great site, Great looking block IMO even with the odd keel as Steve pointed out, enjoy it here. ;D

 

[Huntindave McCann]

Welcome aboard Chris,

Nice thing about your unique keel, is that your decoys will be easily recognized by collectors 100 years from now. :>) :>)

 

[John Klingenstein]

Yo Chris !

Good to see you.

 

[Sam]

good ot see another guy from PA on here.

 

[Brian Rippelmeyer]

Chris, Welcome aboard! Brian Rippelmeyer

 

[Phil Eager]

Welcome aboard, You say you only have a few birds under your belt. you deffinatly have the talent. painting has always been my kriptonite. I love making dust but I'd rather have a colonosky then paint. Nice lookin bird you have both aspects of carving down

Phil

 

[John Lawrence]

That's a very special Pittsburgh School style keel. Glad you are posting Chris.

 

[Chris Toy]

Painting the lettering on the keel was the hardest part. ;-)


Thanks for the welcome everyone.

 

[Chris Toy]

Welcome aboard, You say you only have a few birds under your belt. you deffinatly have the talent. painting has always been my kriptonite. I love making dust but I'd rather have a colonosky then paint. Nice lookin bird you have both aspects of carving down

Phil

Phil, I finished carving this one over a year ago, just finally worked up the courage to paint it. What you see is probably the fifth coat of paint on this bird. I am fairly happy with the way it turned out but definitely see room for improvement. Every bird I paint I learn a few more things, but I definitely feel painting is my biggest weakness.