Decoy carvers and artisans from Pennsylvania, North Carolina, New Jersey, Arizona, Maryland, Maine, Florida and Virginia exhibit their work from rustic working decoys to finely detailed workmanship each year at the Easter Decoy & Art Festival. This two-day event is a unique and memorable opportunity to meet the exhibitors and watch them create their work. Many artisans have been a part of the show for decades with a handful participating over 40 years.
2024 Carvers
HOWARD BAUER
Hand carved decoys, fish, and folk art
ROY BOHN – BOHN CARVINGS
Full size decoys, upland game birds, hawks, and owls all carved from wood. Detailed and painted to appear real.
JIMMY BOWDEN – JIMMY BOWDEN DECOYS
Working decoys, shorebirds, confidence hunting stools.
DOUG BRADY
Hand carved decoys, shorebirds, and whales.
DAVID BUNDICK
Ducks, shorebirds, and other decoy carvings
JAY BUNDICK - DECOYS BY JAY BUNDICK
Decorative smoothies, shorebirds, game birds, birds of prey, and songbirds.
HARVEY CORKEY DIZE - CORKY'S CARVINGS
Hand carved and painted ducks, shorebirds, water birds and other wildlife in full, mini, and cocktail sizes.
G. MURPHY DONOVAN
Decoys and carving tools
JAMES JOHNSON - JOHNSON DECOY
Decoys, miniature decoys, shore birds and song birds
DAVID JUSTICE - WILDLIFE ART CARVINGS
ED KUHN - ED KUHN CARVER
Hand carved and painted decoys, fish, and wildlife.
WAYNE LEWIS
Decoy carvings
PATRICK LIEB - HEART OF THE OCEAN WOOD DESIGNS
Eclectic array of wood sculptures, wall art, and decor inspired by the Eastern Shore region that uncover the inner grains, textures, and beauty of the wood.
LARRY D. LINTON - LARRY D. LINTON DECOY & SHOREBIRDS
Shorebirds, song birds, and waterfowl decoys
DONNIE MASON - DECOY & SHOREBIRDS BY DONNIE MASON
Decoys & shorebirds, egrets and great blue herons, and tables with egrets and terns with glass tops.
NED MAYNE
Contemporary hand carved life sized decoys painted in acrylic.
CORK McGEE
Bird carvings.
LOGAN PARKER, LINCOLN PARKER, LEVI PARKER & DOUG PARKER
Gunning and shorebird decoys, duck and turkey calls, and model dead rise boats.
CHRIS QUILLEN - CQ DECOYS
Hand carved and painted working and decorative decoys and shorebirds.
RONALD ROSCISZEWSKI - RONSKI DECOYS & CARVINGS
RYAN TORBETT - DUCBOY DECOYS
JOHN & PATTY WATERFIELD - WATERFIELD SHOREBIRDS
Shorebird carvings
2024 Artists
DAVID W. HUGHES – DEER TRAIL STUDIO
Wildlife art in oil, watercolor and coffee.
PAUL MAKUCHAL – PAUL MAKUCHAL'S ART
Original acrylic wildlife art paintings and prints.
KEVIN McBRIDE - THE OPSREY NEST ART GALLERY
Wildlife and landscapes with oils and watercolors. Featuring new giclees and prints of "The Dream" roller rink in Wattsville.
NANCY MITCHELL – NANCY’S WATERCOLORS
Watercolors that are both originals and prints; some framed. Original photographed and photo cards.
NANCY RICHARDS WEST
Original wildlife, nature, and watermen paintings in oil and Sumi-E brush painting style, mixed media, and Giclee prints.
YVONNE TORELLI - YVONNE TORELLI OIL PAINTING
Oil paintings and limited edition prints of sports fish, crab, landscapes, birds, and more.
MARY LOU TROUTMAN – MARY LOU TROUTMAN ART
Acrylic paintings and prints of wildlife and nautical scenes painted in a watercolor style on 80lb watercolor paper. Artwork is also available on trivets, coasters, cutting boards, and garden flags.
SUSAN BANKEY YODER - MEADOWLAND STUDIO
Artwork inspired by North American birds, fish, and mammals using Gouache, watercolor and acrylic mediums and painted in a realistic style. Limited editions.
2024 Photographers, Jewelers, Basket Weavers & Other Talented Artisans
JACQUELYN CASHWELL BIZZOTTO - JACQUELYN DESIGN
Hand-painted, epoxied, and backed stone trivets, coasters, and display piece all with a tribute to the artists' Eastern Shore upbringing as a waterman's daughter and love of beautiful stone. Watercolor and acrylic originals. Main focus of art is crabs, birds, oysters, and various other wildlife.
MARILOU BRAY - OYSTER JEWELRY
Personally crafted oyster jewelry with the artist work deeply routed in the history and culture of the Chesapeake Bay and aimed to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining the health of our watershed. Each piece is distinct with a wire wrap designed specifically to highlight the organic beauty of the oyster,
BOBBY BRIDGES - COASTAL CREATIONS
Each piece has a touch of whimsy inspired by sea life and coastal living and habitats.
NANCY CHESSER - NANCY'S SOAPS
Hand crafted soaps made from goat's milk, shea butter, vitamin E oil, almond oil, honey, and essential oils.
RICHARD CAL COOLIDGE – CALS’ PUTTERINGS
Handcrafted wooden cutting, charcuterie, bread, cheese, and engraved boards, trivets, bottle stoppers, and pens made from both domestic and exotic hardwoods.
SONDRA DAISEY - STICKS, TWIGS & BRANCHES
Hand carved, unique folk art by Public Landing native, Pat Mulligan.
DON & DONNA DREW - COPPER CREATIONS
Hand crafted copper sculpture and garden art with an aged patena that will last for years. Herons, crabs, seahorses, sandpipers, bird feeders, garden stakes, suns and moons, dragonflies, butterflies, egrets, song birds, fish, and more.
JIM EARLEY – HAND MADE DECORATIVE WOOD CRAFTS
Handmade wooden toys from raw wood; trivets, pens and jewelry made from recycled Corian countertops; parachute cord bracelets in all sizes.
LAURI FISHER
Handcrafted gemstone and copper jewelry.
MISSY FLOYD - TUMBLED BY THE BAY
Resin & sublimation tumblers, resin/wood cutting boards, lazy susans, oyster knives, trinkets, key rings, bottle openers, car coasters, and ornaments using resin, engraving, and sublimation.
MICHELLE GLADU - REFLECTIVE PHOTOGRAPHY
Fine art photographer focusing on water reflection and foggy scenes. Limited and open editions on conservation fine art paper and canvas.
STEPHANIE HALE - ISLAND QUEEN DESIGN
Mixed media coastal resin and glass art.
K. JAY HARTLEY - KOALA WOOD WORKING
Segmented and laminated wood work.
BILLIE ANN HORNER – SUGAR HILL
Easter eggs, 3D bunny cakes, sweet potato biscuits.
JOHN INTO & NANCY PRICE – MODEL BOATS BY JOHN INTO & NANCY PRICE
Scratch-built model boats and author of “Fundamentals of Model Boat Building”.
FREDERICK JOHNSON - DREAM GIVERS STUDIO
Photography and paintings, local treasures from the sea, and small painted shells and tiles.
WINDY KELTNER - SASSY SALTWATER CRAFTS
Nautical themed decor and accessories using sea shells and driftwood. Wire wrapped semi-precious crystals and gem stones in earrings, bracelets, and pendants.
MOLLY LEMKE - BITTY CRITTERS
Miniature animals made from polymer clay sold as individuals or as part of scenes, dioramas, or ornaments.
BRIE MATTHEWS - HOOKED ON STITCHES
100% cotton fabric zipper pouches, key fobs, dog bandanas, cat toys, bowl cozies, teddy bears, and puppy stuffies, along with rag quilts and wooden toys.
LEIGH McCREADY - SEAS THE BAY STUDIO
Unique art pieces made from materials found along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay - sea glass, shells, driftwood, and pottery.
BOB & MARY McINTIRE – TREASURE TREE WIRE WRAPPED JEWELRY
Custom cut, polished and wire wrapped rocks, gemstones, and coins in 14KGF or sterling silver wire to create wearable jewelry. Rings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants, earrings, etc. Wire wrapping demonstrations on site.
CHERYL & GEORGE McMENAMA - FELTAMATION PLUS
One-of-a-kind hand needled felted wearable art to hand sculpted whimsical dolls and shore bird ornaments. Sculptures from polymer clay. Upcycled creations and eco-friendly dyes. Dye and process all the wool felt used in their creations.
JIM MONTENIERI - FRAME OF MIND PHOTOGRAPHY
Photos of ponies, waterfowl, scenery, and wildlife on the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Chincoteague Island. Matted and framed photos including a hand written note on the mat detailing each photo's unique story.
STEVEN MOORE - SEA AND COASTAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Coastal and underwater photography
NAN CARLTON MOSTELLER - NAN CARLTON BOOKS
Author and illustrator of the children's picture book "Huck, Chuck, & Bruce: At the Shore" with artwork rendered in paper collage.
WESTERN MWAMLIMA - BANANA-LEAF ART PROJECT
Art made from banana leaves
GLEN PHILLIPS - BOTTLM'S UP GAME CALLS
Hand made deck, goose, sika deer, and many other types of calls
LAUREN & DALE PINDER - THE SHORE SPICE & PICKLE COMPANY
Jarred pickles in five flavors (bread & butter, sweet garlic dill, kickles, baby dill, and hot baby dill) to be sampled on site and six gilling spices.
TAMMY POMERLEAU - ALICE G's ARTWORKS & DELECTABLES
Stunning photographs of landscapes, everyday life, wildlife, and our maritime culture beautifully capturing the essence of Chincoteague, Assateague, and the Eastern Shore. Artwork features broken glass, vintage jewelry, and various shell art.
TROY & SANDY RICHARDSON - EASTERN SHORE SALTY
Nautical and primitive creations made with lots of love. All nautical items include pieces from local beaches and local islands. Primitive items are self designed in a little room in our home where we work side by side and enjoy every minute of it.
DAVID RILEY & BILLY CORE - STUDIO 107
Steampunk, nautical and traditional art and jewelry.
DAVID ROGERS - MAMA-GIRL FOLK ART
Whimsical folk art that invokes love, smiles, and happiness!
JOHN ROST - AVIARY ARTISTRY
Bird houses, animal shelters, sea glass art, and metal signs creatively designed using reclaimed or recycled materials.
ALLAN SACKEY - UNIQUE TRADITIONAL BASKETING
Hand crafted baskets made our of elephant grass, pure cow leather, and vegetable dye for shopping.
BOB SCHAMERHORN - iPHOTOBIRDS
Nature photography, motivated by the opportunity to share the majesty of our native wildlife. All images are of wild animals with the majority being local to the mid-Atlantic region, especially Chincoteague. All prints are limited edition, signed, and numbered, with a Certificate of Authenticity.
GUY SHOVER
Bronze sculptures
JOANN STRATAKOS – MUD WORKS
Functional high fired pottery, needle felted 3D sculptures, and fused glass artwork.
CANDICE TAYLOR - CANDI TAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Nature and wildlife photography converted onto canvas.
CHERYL TAYLOR – CHERYL TAYLOR CREATIONS
Custom made coastal inspired art to include paintings, photography, painted furniture, shell creations, and painted lamps, feathers, shells, glass, and driftwood art with a love to repurpose beach finds. Custom requests accepted.
MARIANNE VANCE - SHOREWOOD 31
Turned wood bowls, bracelets, and rings with precious stones inlaid. This will be the last opportunity to purchase bowls, as wood turner, Edward Vance, passed unexpectedly in December.
JOHN & CINDA WALLS - KNOTTS KNIVES BY COUSINS, LLC
Carving supplies, knives, wood power tools, paint, and brushes.
WAYNE WATSON - HANDS OF TIME
Historical paints of Chincoteague, handmade 18th century KY rifles and pipe tomahawks, decoys built by Chincoteague carvers.
BROOKS YEAGER
Author of two books that are set on the Eastern Shore and Chincoteague and international locations - Chilly Winds - A Chincoteague Intrigue and Jaguar's Claw - A Taz Blackwell Intrigue.
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