David Parks

David relies on the styles of the early traditions and much research goes into the making of each of his decoys so that they replicate the originals as closely as possible. Hand carving shorebird decoys gives David great satisfaction as the image emerges from the wood. These decoys are highly imaginative works of art and represent a by-gone era.

Sculpture of Wood Carver David Parks
Wood Sculptures, David Parks	Long-billed curlews are David's favourite bird, having grown up with them in his native Ireland...   Some are of David's own design while others are in the tradition of the early carvers who made curlew decoys.

Decoy carving is the self-taught occupation of David Parks that began in the mid 1980's as a hobby. This pursuit has now developed into his business that occupies much of his time.

Long-billed curlews are David's favourite bird, having grown up with them in his native Ireland. You will find many different culew styles in his appropriately name "The Curlew Workshop". Some are of David's own design while others are in the tradition of the early carvers who made curlew decoys. In fact, David relies on the styles of the early traditions and much research goes into the making of each of his decoys so that they replicate the originals as closely as possible.

Hand carving shorebird decoys gives David great satisfaction as the image emerges from the wood. These decoys are highly imaginative works of art and represent a by-gone era.

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