Something that did not make Tuckerton.

That is absolutely stunning! Excellent work! I have seen your work in person and on here but that is an all time high!
 
Hmmmmm, Labrador Ducks. Interesting subject matter, and getting more and more attention lately.

Excellent interpretation Jode, way out there and very creative.
 
Thanks Farrukh and Henry.

Tim, just jump in and do it. Trying is half the fun!

John, You know the deal, research and interpret, only one of the Labrador duck specimens I found has any wing exposed; the one from the Museum of natural history in New York. Even that one is pretty ratty too..........so I came up with a pattern I thought was close and looked pleasing. Thanks for the feedback.


Brian, it's all good....now your planning ahead. LOL!
 
only one of the Labrador duck specimens I found has any wing exposed; the one from the Museum of natural history in New York. Even that one is pretty ratty too..........
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Excellent interpretation and presentation of the birds Jode. Do you know the stories behind those study skins? Its my understanding that they are pieced together from most of the world's known Labrador duck parts.
 
Thanks Brad, I have studied them independently and also gained valuable insight from Dr. Glen Chilton's book. " The curse of The Labrador Duck"

Some where originally skin mounts, then set taxidermically, then reset as skin mounts.

Most have a pretty obscure and sometimes checkered past. LOL!

Also almost all have had the bill color enhanced or retouched per Audobon's print series.........perhaps forever altering the colors nature bestowed them with...........
 
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Those are the stories..........We may never really understand them and know what they were really like.
 
Those are the stories..........We may never really understand them and know what they were really like.
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What ashame too.......they seem like such a "likeable" Duck, if that's possible..............
 
Jode

Not only are they fantastic carvings but one heck of a conversation piece as well.

Last year on vacation in Chicago we saw a mounted drake Labrador duck at the Museum of Science and Industry. I don't know if it was pieced together but it seemed complete. I never paid attention to the wing or bill and if I recall correctly it was a standing mount that didn't show much wing.

Eric
 
Jode, I to spent over an hour looking at your web page last night. You are truly a very talented carver and painter. Great piece and beautiful work. God, shorted me in the artistic department but blessed me with a strong will to never give up. I have always admired your work and am just in awe of all your accomplisments. Thank you for being a part of this family on The Duck Boat Page.

Gary March
 
Thanks Ryan appreciate the comments.

Eric your right, I believe they have a pair at the Chicago museum, both Taxidermic mounts and very possible shot at Grand Manan Island NB.

Paul, Thanks. it means alot to hear that from a fellow carver.

Gary, being persistent pays off, time and patience carve more ducks than anything. I am happy to count you as one of my web (and real life for that matter) friends...........Thanks
 
Thanks Brad, I have studied them independently and also gained valuable insight from Dr. Glen Chilton's book. " The curse of The Labrador Duck"
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He is an engaging writer and tells an interesting story. Its amazing that there are only 55 examples left in the world.
 
Exceptional doesn't do it justice. You are very talented and I'm sure this gift will be a lifetime treasure for your friend. dc
 
Larry, Thanks was good seeing you and your brother at the show.

Dave, Thanks, The birds are removeable from the painting, so I wanted the to be fully finished.


Brad, I enjoyed the book, the stories were quite entertaining.

Mike , looking forward to the class Sunday!

Dave, Thanks, Again it means alot coming from another carver, Jode
 
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