September - Workbench

Geoff Vine

Geoff Vine

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These Redheads are for Pat Gregory. Complete with keels per Pat's request...they are Brazilian Cherry with poured lead internal ballast. Decoys are cedar with oils.


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Geoff~

Even though we are no where near September (!) - I think your birds definitely warrant the pole position! A great start to a great month - because it's full of anticipation....

Your subtle paint on those subtle curves - chock full of personality - is a wonder to behold.

All the best,

SJS
 
KILLERS and future classics. I'd huntem every chance that I got, cuz that's what they Are Made For. 2 thumbs way up, even though I'm not a fan of keels...
 
Channeling my inner Pat Gregory. First time with acrylics and can't believe how fast I painted it. Start to finish in an hour. Not real thrilled with the form I won't be using this pattern again.




Also did a pelican relief carving for my wife.


 
Geoff - Thank you so much for doing these. They will be baptized at Green Bay then on to Long Point.

Exceptional work. Can't wait to gun them. Pat
 
All~

Here's another pair of Bean's Coastals ready for discharge from Pencil Brook Rehab Center - headed on a transcontinental migration to the Left Coast.

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Tom~ Nice work on that Pelican!

All the best,

SJS
 
Sorta of a different "Whats On Your Workbench" post....but here it is.
I was asked by the public library in Atlanta, Illinois to put up a carving/decoy display for the month of September. With the assistance of Pat Gregory I was able to display the stages of a blue wing teal being carved. Then a brief display of some historical working birds including a Perry Wilcoxen Pintail and finally some locally carved contemporary birds. Again the display is open to the public and I have been informed it is becoming very popular. Someday Ill figure out how to post a photo...so until then, I hope everyone has a safe season!
 
How many times as hunters have we seen this? A days bag hanging to age while waiting to be processed. A sad yet noble sight. My tribute to the Green Wing Teal we all love to hunt.

Mounted on an old barn door from my wife's Family farm in Maine.




 
What a treat for an early opening day. Wonderful redhead Geoff. Love that pelican, Tom. Sweet teal Jode. Nice work to all our craftsmen and artists.
 
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Just finished a couple of Wood Ducks before school started back up. Hollow white cedar and oils. No sandpaper touched these birds. I wanted the knife marks/craftsmanship to show through. Hopefully, you all don't mind seeing another Wood Duck during Teal season!




 
Good morning, Spencer~

Very nice bird with an exceptional paint job - very subtle.

And - there's alot to be said for bypassing the sandpaper.

All the best,

SJS
 
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