Winner of 5 awards including: Ward World Championship, 1st in Advanced Columbia Flyway Wildlife Show, 1st in Open, Best of Division, Best of Show Pacific Southwest Wildfowl Arts 3rd in Open Decoy and Wildfowl Carver's Association 3rd in Open Medium: Tupelo, Brass, Acrylic paint Dimensions: 21"x10"x14", lifesize
A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.
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This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.
Fred is a wildlife artist, primarily in the genre of wood sculpture. He has worked as an illustrator for several publications, a park naturalist, a biologist, and bird tour leader.
Fred’s work currently resides in collections across the country. He exhibits and competes in a small number of shows yearly and has received many awards.
In the workshop with Fred:
Fred first draws his intentions in lifelike detail, to prepare for the actual sculpting of the work. He selects his materials- types of woods, metals and paints that will give the sculpture a realistic look. And then he begins the process.
Fred continues to travel to regional shows and competitions to both exhibit and sell his work.
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