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Thank you Scott.
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TripleF wrote:Love it! Especially fond of the Hoodie!! ::tu::
Did you mean this "Hoodie" (Hooded Merganser)? I make two different sizes.
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Also two different sizes of "Woodies" (Wood Duck).
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You got it right the first time...Hoodies.....love them ducks!!!!
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I only have a couple of carved ducks. I enjoy them and I very much enjoy yours. ::tu::
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I like the guy smoking the pipe John... he is a cool dude !!! don't know where I'd be if I did not
have my pipe and my home grown cut, dried, etc. Kentucky tobacco from
some folk's I know in the business down there and have been lucky to buy from them for years....
a comfy chair and a pipe full of backie does wonders for a man's soul !!!

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The idea is simple - cut away everything that doesn't look like a duck.
It's the talent part that escapes me!

Some absolutely beautiful work, OC!!

Ever been to the Decoy Museum in Havre de Grace, MD? Your work would be worthy!!!
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stagman, You are so right about the pleasure provided by a pipe. I do believe I will join you in a bowl full right now.
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stagman, You are so right about the pleasure provided by a pipe. I do believe I will join you in a bowl full right now.
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pearlroosterman wrote:7B7518FB-1B40-44F5-8BC7-52323C21769B.jpeg
Cool Santa's and quiet a variety. I think my favorite is the unpainted one. But all well done. Envious.
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Steve Warden wrote:The idea is simple - cut away everything that doesn't look like a duck.
It's the talent part that escapes me!

Some absolutely beautiful work, OC!!

Ever been to the Decoy Museum in Havre de Grace, MD? Your work would be worthy!!!
I have not been there yet, but have a book that has many photos of the decoys in the museum there. Some very old and historic pieces. Totally out of my league. I use patterns by Anthony Hillman, which are patterned after decoys from around World War I or shortly before. The working decoys from that period had feather details painted on instead of carved in. The woods used are what was plentiful in the individuals area of residence. I have used mostly cedar and pine in my ducks.
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Dogleg, I appreciate your kind words about my Santa’s. Thank you, John
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Stagman, thank you for your kind remarks. By the way, I too love to sit out back and relax with my pipe. We have a nice little shop in town that mixes up some very nice blends but I still enjoy lighting up with Carter Hall....... showing what a tight wad I am. Lol. John
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I added a couple more to my "flock".
Redhead
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Mallard
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Hand carved from pine, painted like the old working decoys from around WWI, blue collar decoys.
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OC the carving is exquisite, the painting as well. You have a way with wood. Absolutely great work. ::nod:: ::nod:: ::tu::
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If you ever get out east, in Havre de Grace, Maryland, is the Duck Decoy Museum.
Fascinating place. Your work would be worthy!

https://decoymuseum.com/
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Carving is a talent...painting is a talent. You got em both OC!!!!!!!!
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Very nice OC!
Those wood ducks are beauties.

Great work.
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“Bottom Shelf Carving and Painting”

OC you inspired me, so here’s a first.
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Looks good especially being so small and your first one!
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Not bad Tony. ::tu::
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Ditto on the "especially being so small"...NICE job!!!
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The ones I make are mini decoys, that one is a "tiny decoy". That mallard turned out great!!
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Bluebills!
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Very nice! ::tu:: ::tu::
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Impressed every time I see your work O C. Love it. ::tu:: ::nod::
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