Dear Friend,
Where does the time go? Almost 30 years ago, my father and I had a simple idea to share the decoys we carved with others who truly appreciate everything outdoors.
Ducks led us to bears…bears to moose… and now we find ourselves bringing nature into homes in just about every shape and form imaginable. Our collection of 1500 different products sounds like a lot until you think about all of the possibilities that nature has to offer. Because, no matter how much we’ve grown, the great outdoors continue to motivate us.
Our family of designers, artists, and sculptors in Montana and across the globe, has strong emotional ties to the natural world. Their passion translates into sometimes serious, often whimsical, and at times functional art. And they all have one other thing in common…the desire to share their creations with others.
If we can enrich lives in some small way while we work in a field that delights us, then everyone wins.
I really appreciate you stopping by for a visit.
Warm Regards,
Marc Pierce
Each original sculpture is painstakingly handcrafted by its creator in clay or wax, at which time our mold makers take over and create a master casting from a mold. During this process, the original clay or wax sculpture is damaged and lost to the mold-making process. The master mold and subsequent castings are then made to complete the edition. The master is then destroyed and the edition is closed.
By using a special process we are able to capture the life and realism of the subject. Each piece is composed of proprietary blends of fine resins with the addition of pure pewter in some designs.
When removed from the molds, the result is a stunning and exact duplicate of the original. The beautiful finish is the result of hand-applied patinas and carefully matched to define all of the subtle detail of the artwork. |
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It takes years to perfect the craft of decoy carving, so each of our artists is understandably concerned that, before finishing a piece, each decoy is a carving he’ll be proud to call his own. Preserved forever in timbers sawed from massive west-coast Sugar Pine, these exceptional art works retain the warm glow given them by the hands of their creators. From the intricate wing overlays to the folk art finishes, our process has been refined over two decades. We’re proud to keep the tradition alive.
Get to know our passionate family of artisans who truly transform nature's inspirations into works of art. Each of them share an emotional connection with the outdoors which is reflected in their outstanding work.
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