Birds of Prey, Blue Ribbon Techniques

William Veasey

ISBN 10: 0887400523 / ISBN 13: 9780887400520

Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd, US, 1997

About this Item

Master the art of avian sculpture by carving and painting 10 detailed projects for various birds of prey.  With well organized, beautifully illustrated instructions for creating realistic wooden sculptures of popular birds of prey, Bill Veasey's latest guide is sure to inspire carvers to build their skills-without feeling intimidated by the techniques. The book includes: Projects for grey and red screech owls, saw whet owl, snowy owl, osprey, American kestrel, female merlin, peregrine falcon, goshawk, and red-tailed hawk300 photographs to guide readers on their wayColor paint charts for accurately painting the projects plus other species of eagles, hawks, and owls Avid bird carvers will delight in this volume's attention to detail at every stage in the process.

Seller Inventory # LU-9780887400520

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Birds of Prey, Blue Ribbon Techniques
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, US
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0887400523
• ISBN 13: 9780887400520
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 8.75W x 1H x 11.25D inches 8.75 inches width by 1 inches height by 11.25 inches depth
• Weight: 1633 grams

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Synopsis

Master the art of avian sculpture by carving and painting 10 detailed projects for various birds of prey. 

With well organized, beautifully illustrated instructions for creating realistic wooden sculptures of popular birds of prey, Bill Veasey’s latest guide is sure to inspire carvers to build their skills—without feeling intimidated by the techniques.

The book includes:

• Projects for grey and red screech owls, saw whet owl, snowy owl, osprey, American kestrel, female merlin, peregrine falcon, goshawk, and red-tailed hawk
• 300 photographs to guide readers on their way
• Color paint charts for accurately painting the projects plus other species of eagles, hawks, and owls

Avid bird carvers will delight in this volume’s attention to detail at every stage in the process.  

About the Author

William Veasey was a respected wildfowl carver and instructor who published over a dozen books on the craft. In 2015, he was recognized by the Ward Foundation Museum for his contributions.