{"product_id":"painting-shorebird-decoys","title":"Painting Shorebird Decoys","description":"\u003ch2\u003e6 Full-Color Plates and Complete Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy: Anthony Hillman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eCarving shorebird decoys has been a folk tradition for centuries, and now, with this authoritative guide, you can finish your own carved and collected decoys with realistic color and detail. In Painting Shorebird Decoys, expert carver and wildlife illustrator \u003cstrong\u003eAnthony Hillman\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you advice on painting your decoys based on his life-long experience. \u003cbr\u003eWith 16 color plates, this guide gives profile and top views of 16 shorebird species at the time of breeding, when their plumage is most brilliant: \u003cbr\u003e¢ Dunlin\u003cbr\u003e¢ American avocet\u003cbr\u003e¢ Common snipe\u003cbr\u003e¢ Greater Yellowlegs\u003cbr\u003e¢ Whimbrel\u003cbr\u003e¢ Sandrel\u003cbr\u003e¢ Kildeer\u003cbr\u003e¢ American oystercatcher\u003cbr\u003e¢ Red knot\u003cbr\u003e¢ Ruddy turnstone\u003cbr\u003e¢ Black-bellied plover\u003cbr\u003e¢ Long-billed curlew\u003cbr\u003e¢ Black-necked stilt\u003cbr\u003e¢ Piping plover\u003cbr\u003e¢ Spotted sandpiper\u003cbr\u003e¢ Short-billed dowitcher\u003cbr\u003eThis invaluable guide provides advice on selecting brushes and paint, mixing colors, and step-by-step instructions on painting your decoys. Additionally, it includes a list of colors needed for each species shown. The plates give exacting detail for authentic hues and shading. \u003cbr\u003eCollectors and carvers of all abilities will find Painting Shorebird Decoys an invaluable tool to help in rendering beautiful decoys that truly stand out.\u003cbr\u003eBe sure to add other guides by \u003cstrong\u003eAnthony Hillman\u003c\/strong\u003e, published by Echo Point Books, to your library: Painting Duck Decoys, Carving Miniature Duck Decoys, Carving Waterbirds, Carving Favorite Songbirds, and Carving Traditional Fish Decoys.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e42 pages, 16 species in 32 detailed color illustrations\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9781648370694 (Paperback)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echo Point Books \u0026 Media","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ NEW","offer_id":44345979732141,"sku":"EP9781648370694NW","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9134\/1997\/files\/HillmanPaintShorebird_cvr_web.jpg?v=1748467522","url":"https:\/\/www.echopointbooks.com\/products\/painting-shorebird-decoys","provider":"Echo Point Books \u0026 Media","version":"1.0","type":"link"}