Contemporary Waterfowl Decoys
Preening Pintail, 2023
Hand-carved from Atlantic White Cedar, hollow, painted in oils. “Best Grade” hunting decoy.
Wood Duck, 2022
Hand-carved from Atlantic White Cedar, hollow, painted in oils. “Best Grade” hunting decoy.
Common Loon Pair, 2023
Hand-carved from Atlantic white cedar, hollow, increased carving detail in head and neck
Wigeon, 2023
Hand-carved from Atlantic White Cedar, hollow, painted in oils
Drake Pintail, 2023
“Gunning Grade” working decoy, hollow cedar, weighted and rigged, painted in oils
Canvasback, 2022
Hand-carved from Atlantic White Cedar, hollow, painted in oils
Swan, 2022
Hand-carved from Atlantic White Cedar, hollow, painted in oils, mortised head and neck
Pair of Pintail Decoys, ~2010
Diver Rig, ~2008
Bufflehead Pair, ~2006
Antique-Style Waterfowl Decoys
A selection of decoys with traditional carving details and antiqued surfaces
Drake Pintail, 2023
The inspiration for this pintail decoy is the iconic Ward Brother’s early “humpback style” pintail, circa 1920s. Here is my take on their classic work. Carved in cedar and painted in oils.
Brant Decoy
Hand-carved from old-growth Pacific Redwood, hollow, painted in oil; rigged, mortised head, inlet bill with dovetail
Old Squaw, 2022
Hand-carved from cedar, hollow, painted in oils
Antique-Style Common Loon, 2022
Carved from cedar, hollow, painted in oils
Brant, Ruddy, Loon, Ruddy, Old Squaw, various years
Ruddy Duck, 2010
Ruddy Ducks, various years
Artwork and photography copyright 2022 and 2023 by Joshua S. Brewer, D.O.