Learn the Secrets of Creating Realistic Decoys from One of the Best Known Pattern Makers Duck carvers can improve the quality of their work thanks to the guidance of noted artist, Bruce Burk, in this updated portfolio of detailed color patterns and finishing tips and techniques. For those carvers who have difficulty in making their own drawings-or those with limited access to live or mounted birds-the Ultimate Painting and Pattern Portfolio, Series One will become a priceless tool in creating award-winning decoys. Inside, you'll find an introduction that includes advice on photography, color, competitions and working with patterns. This is followed by page after page of full color patterns and detailed paint mixing instructions for the most popular and beautiful dabbling and whistling ducks-drakes and hens- including: Common Mallard Black Duck Northern Pintail Carolina Wood Duck American Wigeon Green-Winged Teal Blue-Winged Teal Northern Cinnamon Teal Gadwall Northern Shoveler Fulvous Whistling Duck Black-Bellied Whistling Duck