The Second Book in the Series to Help You Learn the Secrets of Creating Realistic Duck Decoys Duck carvers can improve the quality of their work thanks to the guidance of noted artist, Bruce Burk, in this updated portfolio of detailed color patterns and finishing tips and techniques. For those carvers who have difficulty in making their own drawings-or those with limited access to live or mounted birds-the Ultimate Painting and Pattern Portfolio, Series Two will become a priceless tool in creating award-winning decoys. Inside, you'll find an introduction that includes advice on photography, color, competitions and working with patterns. This is followed by page after page of full color patterns and detailed paint mixing instructions for the most popular and beautiful diving ducks-drakes and hens-including: o Canvasback o Redhead o Lesser Scaup o Greater Scaup o Harlequin Duck o American Goldeneye o Barrow's Goldeneye o Bufflehead o Ring-Necked Duck o Ruddy Duck o Oldsquaw o Hooded Merganser