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.
HOWARD BAUER
Hand carved decoys, fish, and folk art
JOSHUA BLANCHETTE – BLANCHETTE DECOYS
Decoy artists carves in the Havre de Grace Tradition using techniques passed down from other famous carvers. Joshua has been making hand crafted and painted wooden duck decoys for 16+ years, beginning as a teenager and continuing as an adult.
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.
JAY BUNDICK - DECOYS BY JAY BUNDICK
Decorative smoothies, shorebirds, game birds, birds of prey, and songbirds.
G. MURPHY DONOVAN
Decoys and carving tools
ED JACOBS – ELK CREEK DECOYS
Ornamental decoys and wildlife art. Handmade from reclaimed wood.
JAMES JOHNSON - JOHNSON DECOY
Decoys, miniature decoys, shore birds and songbirds
DAVID JUSTICE - WILDLIFE ART CARVINGS
RONALD JUSTIS – RONALD JUSTIS DECOYS
Decoys and shorebirds
MARY KLINE – ROCK BOTTOM DECOYS
Pre-owned and antique decoys and other artwork.
ED KUHN - ED KUHN CARVER
Hand carved and painted decoys, fish, and wildlife.
WAYNE LEWIS – DECOY CARVER
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.
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.
RYAN TORBETT - DUCBOY DECOYS
JOHN & PATTY WATERFIELD - WATERFIELD SHOREBIRDS
Shorebird carvings
Authors
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.
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.
Handmade Arts
MOHAMMED ATTIAH – TEMALLE LTD.
African hand-woven straw baskets
SHARON BUCK – BUCK WILD ART
Charcoal and acrylic originals, LOVE Chair pony items, hand painted Christmas ornaments, and 4ft Welcome boards with the lighthouse and ponies.
NANCY CHESSER - NANCY'S SOAPS
Hand crafted soaps made from goat's milk, shea butter, vitamin E oil, almond oil, honey, and essential oils.
SONDRA DAISEY - STICKS, TWIGS & BRANCHES
Hand carved, unique folk art by Public Landing native, Pat Mulligan.
GREGORY GAITHER - THE BELT GUY
Belts and wallets with nautical, fish, and wildlife themes. Promotional products can created with company logos.
STEPHANIE HALE - ISLAND QUEEN DESIGN
Mixed media coastal resin and glass art.JEANINE HARSHMAN MIDDLEPOINT STUDIOS
Hand painted items including painted feathers, wood, metal and glass ornaments, and keychains.
WINDY KELTNER - SASSY SALTWATER CRAFTS
Nautical themed decor and accessories using seashells and driftwood. Wire wrapped semi-precious crystals and gemstones in earrings, bracelets, and pendants.
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.
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.
RANDI C. MERRITT
Embroidered items such as tea towels, ornaments and mug rugs. Bead pens and seashell objects such as keychains and tumbler jewelry.
SKYLAR REED – SANDY SKY’S
Paintings, oyster items such as trees and wall décor, original paintings printed on bags, lunch boxes, towels, etc.
LINDA REDMOND - THE DOLL CLOSET
Handmade doll dresses, origami stuffed toys, and baby rattles
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.
ANNE TAYLOR – INK AND ANNIE
Sailboats make from driftwood from the Outer Banks, decorated shells, and wood burned calligraphy.
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.
TESS WRIGHT – AUSSIE ARTS BY THE BAY
Textile art, industrial art pieces and handmade pocketbooks.
Jewelry Makers
MARILOU BRAY - OYSTER JEWELRY
Personally crafted oyster jewelry with the artist work deeply rooted 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,
LAURI FISHER
Handcrafted gemstone and copper jewelry.
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.
CANTLEY MERRITT – CANTLEY’S TREASURES
One-of-a-kind sterling silver and gemstone jewelry. Hand-beaded and twisted trees of life. Sea glass chimes (local and real!)
DAVID RILEY & BILLY CORE - STUDIO 107
Steampunk, nautical and traditional art and jewelry.
STEVEN MOORE - SEA AND COASTAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Coastal and underwater photography
Painters (Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor)
LARRI ANN GENTRY
Coastal art pieces, Oyster shell art and coastal paintings containing shells, wildlife, Assateague village, beach and scenery.
DAVID W. HUGHES – DEER TRAIL STUDIO
Wildlife art in oil, watercolor and coffee.
ELLEN LAWLER
Watercolor paintings of birds and nature showing a deep appreciation for the beauty and diversity of our natural heritage.
KEVIN McBride - THE OSPREY 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 photographs 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.
Photographers
DARCY & STEVE COLE – DSC PHOTOGRAPHY
Darcy and Steve spend over 300 days per year on the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge photographing the wild ponies and other wildlife.
FREDERICK JOHNSON - DREAM GIVERS STUDIO
Photography and paintings, local treasures from the sea, and small painted shells and tiles.
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.
CANDICE TAYLOR - CANDI TAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Nature and wildlife photography converted onto canvas.
Pottery
JOAN HELENA SUCHOSKI – JOAN HELENA STUDIOS
Handmade ceramic stoneware plates, platters, mugs, bowls, and other useful things, hand decorated with original art using underglaze. Images inspired by the Chesapeake and Eastern Shore wildlife. All ceramics are food safe, microwave and dishwasher safe unless indicated. Both useful and beautiful!
Tasty Offerings
CARLETHA AYERS-ROGERS - KOOKIE MOMSTER
A rustic baking business that specializes in creating delicious gourmet cookies and Gluten Free baked goods. Items are individually packages and are both beautiful to look at and delightful to eat.
CYNTHIA HERD – SOLUTIONZ GOURMET
An Eastern Shore favorite travelling gourmet store offering a variety of grilling, marinades, savory spreads, gourmet peanut butter, and more.BILLIE ANN HORNER – SUGAR HILL
Easter eggs, 3D bunny cakes, sweet potato biscuits.
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.
CLARE SHOCKLEY – CLARES NUTTY CONCOCTIONS
Artisan nut brittles
Woodworkers
JAMES H. BIANCO – PUT A BOW ON IT
Epoxy wood crafts painted and live edge wood tables. All with Easther Shore themes, including crabs, birds, and horses.
RICHARD CAL COOLIDGE – CAL’S PUTTERINGS
Handcrafted wooden cutting, charcuterie, bread, cheese, and engraved boards, trivets, bottle stoppers, and pens made from both domestic and exotic hardwoods.
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.
K. JAY HARTLEY - KOALA WOOD WORKING
Segmented and laminated woodwork.
BRUCE HOOVER – AS THE WOOD TURNS
Woodturning artist. All work hand turned on a wood lathe prior to sanding and finishing. Many pieces are embellished with rims, finials, lids, etc. Forms include hollow vessels, tea kettles, teapots, pitchers, platters, and bowls.
JOHN INTO & NANCY PRICE – MODEL BOATS BY JOHN INTO & NANCY PRICE
Scratch-built model boats and author of “Fundamentals of Model Boat Building”.
PATRICK JOHNSON – GREEN ACRES AND HAM TRADING POST
Duck decoys and shorebirds for sale from Chincoteague Carvers. Natural habitat for sale.
GLEN PHILLIPS - BOTTOM'S UP GAME CALLS
Hand made deck, goose, sika deer, and many other types of calls.
MARIANNE VANCE - SHOREWOOD 31
Turned wood bowls, bracelets, and rings with precious stones inlaid. This will be the last opportunity to purchase bowls, as a wood turner, Edward Vance, passed unexpectedly in December.
WAYNE WATSON - HANDS OF TIME
Historical paints of Chincoteague, handmade 18th century KY rifles and pipe tomahawks, decoys built by Chincoteague carvers.
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