Admiring and learning from the art of others.

[Bob De.]

The more I get into this form of art the more I appreciate the work/style of others. I have been inspired from the work of others and sometimes need that kick start to get back on track. I started saving pictures (for my own use) of what others have carved. I started a photo album on my computer. I renamed my file of pictures (like Bob’s picture) and moved non-carving pictures there, now I only put pictures of decoys in my picture file. I then set my screen saver to Photos. Now my computer shows me different decoy carvings across the screen, which inspires me, when it is idle.

[brent]

Might consider joining National Wood Carvers Assoc. Their bi-monthly magazine is full of photos of others work and contests from all over. Lots of very good work and Ideas to be seen there. Once a year they have a sources of supply since the rest of the year there are no ads.

[markken5889]

Hi Bob,One other idea, and something I do often... Check out decoy selling sites, I particularly like Guyette & Schmidt's site as it gives lots of antique dekes to get ideas from.Mark

[Nancy-G]

I check eBay every single day for gorgeous decoys ... I print the ones I like the most.

[Bob De.]

Ya, Chip chat is a great magazine and the web sites that sell decoys you can find some interesting carvings.
Thanks Bob