Keith was originally educated as an engineerdraftsman, but his carving and painting skills are selftaught. After seeing keiths book ive changed my mind about which decoy book i would recommend if someone asked what book should i get if i was. I will ship internationally, but please contact me about shipping cost. This is a big bird, measuring 20 in overall length, 9 in width and standing 7 tall at the head, not including the keel. Dont mi ss out on a great book by keith mueller the art in making decoys.
All my decoys are hand painted with the finest oil paints in the world. Keith mueller bird carvings bird carvings friday, august 2, 20. Keith mueller has 4 books on goodreads with 17 ratings. He is the author of decoys of lake champlain 1986 and a contributor to the great book of wild fowl decoys in which he wrote the section on vermont. All artwork is the original, hand painted andor sketched work. Folk artist in decoy carving by the state of connecticut sponsored by the. Duck decoys by tom matus, keith mueller paperback book, 72 pages see other available editions description long a standard and favorite for crafters, carving decoys is made simple in this easytofollow design book, which includes a history of decoys, an introduction to basic carving techniques, and complete instructions for carving a male mallard decoy.
Wildlife showroom is excited to offer keith mueller decoys. Decoy products decoy dux antique vintage and contemporary. Traditional maine decoys were practical in design and built for a hard life on the sea. As he continued carving matus drew inspiration from working with other notable carvers like don mckinlay, al mccormick, and keith mueller. Harry hunted with old friends, including tom marshall, the disbrow brothers and keith mueller, using decoys he carved. Create american folk art by learning to carve and paint the contemporary antique decoy in antiquestyle duck decoys, tom matus, an experienced wildfowl hunter and a champion decoy carver, introduces you to the special world of the contemporary antiquestyled decoy. Oversize cork black duck, keith mueller, killingworth, connecticut. The art in making decoyskeith mueller a special book and a. It has been carefully stored in the original wood case that was delivered to and returned from the printer. Raffle to feature mallard new keith mueller workbench vintage. All things avian are keith muellers passion the middletown press. Decoy carving was developed and refined to such a degree that now early and wellcarved birds are prized by collectors. Nov 11, 2017 this pin was discovered by brett mannering. John drury holding his tropicbird decoy at the town dock in vinalhaven harbor.
Slightly turned head and relief carved, crossed wing tips. This book, full of stunning photographs, shows the best examples from both public and private collections, and gives the reader an idea of the great range, vigor, and variety of the birds. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. He was educated as an engineer draftsman but his artistic skills are self taught. Harry hunted with old friends, including tom marshall, the disbrow brothers and keith mueller, using decoys he carved for his own use, including this fine working bird. Waterfowl concepts book 1 by keith muellerwe will be happy to ship to the us and canada. Maine decoy makers carved their decoys from solid white pine. Aug 02, 20 keith mueller bird carvings bird carvings friday, august 2, 20. Mueller is a renowned sculptor, painter, educator, and author of varied books on birds. Ive listed waterfowl concepts by keith mueller on ebay, this limited edition book is out of print, and hope its ok to put this notice here. He also goes on scientific expeditions to study waterfowl and marine life. The art in making decoys keith mueller a special book and a special offer in reply to through a series of uncontrollable events i was not able to get a chance to lay my glimpse on the book which keith had remarqued for me, until today. Feb 27, 2003 all things avian are keith mueller s passion killingworth the snowy owl with its soft, fluffed plumage, sat on top of a boulder in the fresh new snow, is not only the description of a three. Waterfowl concepts pattern duck decoy book by keith.
A toucan decoy, part two lets add the feather details by keith mueller. Keith mueller decoy decoy carving, duck decoys, bird carving. Wildfowl carving magazine publishers service associates. Veteran owned waterfowl lodge in the heart of the mississippi flyway. Includes jean minaudiers great gray owl pattern and color guide. Handmade kingfisher, part two add the belt to this belted kingfisher with paint by jeff rechin. Its a halfsize great horned owl by keith mueller, seven times ward world champion, said editor tom huntington of wildfowl carving magazine. An owl trio barred, spotted and great gray owls by rick burkman. Cork body with deep relief wing carving and inlet wooden bottom board that is branded mueller under an old piece of tape. Dont miss out on a great book by keith mueller the art in making decoys. Decoy carving duck decoys shorebirds hand carved hunting wood carvings ducks low carb keto. Summer 2020 the baby birds on the cover are by tom baldwin painting notes. Holmes publishing, incorporated, 2009 decoys hunting 457 pages.
This decoy is pictured in his book the art of making decoys on page 143. Acclaimed bird carver keith mueller provides complete, starttofinish instructions for carving and painting a beautiful great horned owl in this new book. A great horned owl, part one good painting will make this owl great by al jordan. Decoy carving duck decoys shorebirds wood carvings ducks hand carved hunting low carb keto.
This was keith mueller keith mueller wildlife artist keith mueller carving and art studio p o box 721 killingworth, ct. Each book in the series will guide you stepbystep through a variety of quintessential carving projects, building your confidence along the way. Duck decoys has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Serious students and collectors of quality american decoys will not just sit down and read this book. Raffle to feature mallard new keith mueller workbench. Get your copy today from krausmans studio 1750 s county rd 557 gwinn, mi 49841. He has been awarded a world championship title six times and has also won all three hunting decoy divisions at the ward foundation world carving championship competition. Keith mueller, bird artist and sculptor birdcallsradio. Buy duck decoys by keith mueller at wildlifeshowroom. Winter 2016 the toucan on the cover is by keith mueller. The decoys illustrated range from early decoys, faded and worn smooth with use, to recent decoys which go directly from the artist to the collector without ever touching the water.
Sixty living and outstanding north american carvers, loy harrell, exact decoy pictured. His passion for painting drew him away from being a machine draftsman and engineer to repainting his friends duck decoys. Keith does not look at just pictures for his carving. The art in making decoys by keith mueller duck decoy carving. Waterfowl concepts pattern duck decoy book by keith mueller. For more information regarding my decoys, carvings and sculptures, see my carving site listed above the art of keith mueller you cannot create art without being inspired. Remarqued, signed, and dated 1985 on the underside. Duck decoys book by tom matus introduction by, keith. The maine way theres something old and something new in this eider decoy by keith mueller.
Books by keith mueller author of duck decoys goodreads. Shop the latest titles by keith mueller at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Duck decoys classic carving projects made easy series by. Keith mueller decoy decoy carving, bird carving, duck decoys. Keith mueller drake pintail duck decoy 1053 keith mueller.
Oct 15, 2019 keith mueller, a native new englander, has been carving professionally for over forty years and author of his latest book just published called halfsized great horned owl. The art in making decoys by keith mueller hardcover duck. Backyard birds spring into spring with the american robin by tom. Keith mueller born 1956 is activelives in connecticut. New keith mueller workbench project book available a new workbench project book will be available this fall. My favorite book is keith mueller s but his techiques in the book are way too advanced for me and are all done in oils. Long a standard and favorite for crafters, carving decoys is made simple in this easytofollow design book, which includes a history of decoys, an introduction to basic carving techniques, and complete instructions for carving a male mallard decoy. At the time of this writing i have had the book in my office for two weeks and have barely scratched the surface of its content. Keith mueller decoys buy duck decoys by keith mueller at. Preening goldeneye drake decoy by jim schmiedlin, brandfordwoods, pa. Outstanding black duck decoy with a mussel clasped in its bill by harry pember of milford, connecticut, circa early 3rd quarter of the 20th century. They will study it, piecemeal page by page, species by species, story by story, description by description. Black duck shooting stool model, keith mueller, killingworth, connecticut.
As a decoy book keith can speak to everyone from the newest beginner to the person working on the completion of a piece of work being entered in any competition. The great book of wildfowl decoysjoe engers 200007 a huge, oversize, fully. Matus is also an author on howto books on decoy carving and acts as a mentor for beginners in the craft. The carving classics made easy series is designed to bring the traditions and joy of woodcarving to a new generation of hobbyists. The book has 457 pages, over 500 pictures, keith gives complete instructions on painting some of the decoys, the carvings also, plus just the carving patterns itself at the end of the book is worth the price alone. The art in making decoyskeith mueller a special book. Fine solidbodied whitewinged scoter drake decoy by keith mueller of killingworth, ct, circa 1980s. Get yours today dont miss out on a great book that will be a great companion to your carving. Another is the study of the common eider and other seafowl in their marine environment. Mueller, a native new englander, has been carving professionally for forty years. Miniature snowy owlkeith mueller 200609 stepbystep. Books archives kv woodcarving supplieskv woodcarving supplies. The duck decoy has a long tradition as a classic carving project. Nov 11, 2017 this pin was discovered by randy martinie.
Keith mueller is an exceptional carver and painter. Join facebook to connect with keith mueller and others you may know. All of them show the skill of the artist and evoke the appreciation that has made the decoy a central theme in american folk art. Keith mueller is a world renowned artist recognized for his detailed and lifelike wildlife paintings. Since the 1980s, he has entered many competitions and won several awards for his work. Branded jas with schmiedlin painted label on underside. Keith mueller, a native new englander, has been carving. The art in making decoys by keith mueller hardcover book.
They were tools of the trade, just like lobster traps, clam baskets, and rowing dories. I just recently came into possession of the preprint original waterfowl concepts by keith mueller. He is considered an authority on decoys of his native region, vermont and lake champlain. The art of the decoy pdf download full read book page. He has won the ward world championships many times. The art in making decoys by keith mueller duck decoy.
Most of the decoy makers in maine were lobstermen, boatbuilders, and maritime craftsman, and they designed their decoys simply but made them highly functional. With a fullcolor interior, duck decoys includes more than 200 photos and line drawings. A step by step book for making and painting duck decoys. Oversize cork black duck, keith mueller, killingworth. Keith mueller is a lifetime resident of connecticut. Duck decoys by tom matus meet your next favorite book. Anyone who appreciates the outdoors can quickly get lossed in the beautiful details of keith mueller s art which spring to life. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Keith has been painting and carving for over twentyfive years.
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