Items of Special Interest
 

 

Thursday nights Seminar presentation - March 13, 2008
starting at 8pm in Corkers Lounge
The Thursday night presentation this year will be given by Michael Hall. Mike is an accomplished Art Professor, Decoy and Folk Art author and pioneer decoy collector. He has most recently been appointed to the position of Adjunct Curator of Folk Art for the Columbus Museum of Art.

The presentation will tie into an exhibit that will be on display at the museum titled "Seeing and Believing"

Seeing and Believing:
Waterfowl Decoys and Modern Art

For over a hundred years, hunters have debated the question of what is that lures wild birds to the carved “imposters” they set out in the marshes and bays along the migratory wildfowl paths traversing the North American continent. Some contend that wild birds only “decoy” to carved and painted images rendered in a highly detailed and naturalistic style that might be described as “realism.” Others argue that a bird will “decoy” to any form that simply replicates the essentials of form, pattern and color that characterize a given species of bird. This camp is inclined to an art style evincing a certain “abstraction.”

In short, what it is that hunters believe that birds “see” (view) and what hunters think birds “believe“ (perceive) has significantly influenced the form of the wildfowl decoy. Thus, carved decoys exhibit a wide range of stylistic characteristics – characteristics that sign the experience, beliefs and perceptions of hunters, carvers and collectors as much (or more) than they do those of the birds being hunted.

The lecture “Seeing and Believing” (which will be presented to the Ohio Decoy Collectors Association this March) will focus on the matter of style in the art of the wildfowl decoy. The lecture will address the ways in which issues of seeing and believing have conditioned the form of collectible decoys and the ways in which those same issues have shaped various forms of modern art. The lecture is intended to broaden collector appreciation for decoys as folk art and to honor the aesthetic interpretation of decoys first articulated by the pioneer decoy enthusiast Adele Earnest in her 1965 book, The Art of the Decoy.
 

Guyette & Schmidt Auction - Friday  POOL SIDE

We are please to announce that this year Guyette & Schmidt, the country’s largest Decoy auction house with over $10M in sales will be partnering with the Ohio Decoy Collectors and Carvers Association at our annul show and will hold an auction of approximately 150 lots in an unreserved sale on Friday afternoon at 1PM, POOL SIDE of the Westlake Holiday Inn, viewing of the auction items will be held previous to the auction.

Must be present to bid on an item - No phone bids and no shipping

Pay and pick-up after your successful bid has been accepted.

Please contact Jon Deeter 440-543-5405 for information concerning consignment of a decoy for the auction.

Pat Godin - Seminar Information

This seminar will be held Friday, March 14, 2008 from 11:00AM until 5:00 PM in the Third Floor Audio Visual Room, at Holiday Inn West. Pat’s presentation will be on painting the Hen Mallard in the style of a decorative smoothie. This painting technique is also applicable to a full size decorative as well as IWCA style hunting decoys so that carvers with all levels of experience as well as carving styles will come away with a wealth of knowledge. The seminar will include an extensive graphic presentation as well as demonstrations of some of the painting techniques that have made Pat a multiple time World Champion and a much sought after instructor. These same techniques can also be used on most other marsh duck hens. The cost of the seminar will be $75.00.

For more information or to register for this unique opportunity, contact Bruce DiVaccaro at 4606 Linda Lane, Sheffield Village, OH 44054, by phone at 440-277-1360 or email him at divotiger@kellnet.com

Members of the ODCCA will have first opportunity to register for this seminar. Only registrations from ODCCA members will be accepted for three weeks after the Fall Newsletter is mailed. After that, anyone may register. Members should register early since we anticipate that this seminar will fill fast.

Kids Painting Seminar on Friday evening – Jim Wilson & Charlie Hall

Jim Wilson & Charlie Hall and others will instruct the kids in the painting of a Black Duck Decoy. Each child participating will receive a decoy. Paints provided by GOLDEN Artist Colors. Each child will have hands on training with the artists. Everyone leaves with a work of art. Last year we had 21 children painting on Friday evening all had a great time and said they were looking forward to 2008. Come and join in on the fun and learn how to paint a decoy.
 

Ohio Federal Junior Duck Stamp Competition for 2008

The 30th Ohio Decoy Collectors and Carvers Association Show and Sale are proud to be this year’s host for the Ohio Federal Junior Duck Stamp Competition. The judging will take place in the main ballroom of the Holiday Inn West on Friday, March 14, 2008 beginning at 8 AM The U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Federal Duck Stamp Office, Washington, DC sets the guidelines for the judging. This art competition is for youths between Grades K thru 12 and is divided into four groups. The winner of the contest will represent Ohio at the Federal contest being held in conjunction with the World Carving Competition in Salisbury Maryland. For rules and or entry forms contact, Rebecca Hinkle, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, 1.419.898.0014, Gary Luman, ODCCA 1.419.898.0906 or download at: duckstamps.fws.gov

 

Willie McDonald Demonstrations

Don’t forget to stop by the Directors room (right across from the main Ballroom) the see and hear Willie McDonald demonstrating his techniques for painting and carving and most of all he will be sharing with you some of his wonderful carving secrets.