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Podcast: Ducks Unlimited Podcast
Episode: How Mark McNair Turns Wood into Working Waterfowl Art (Ep. 738)
Description: Host Katie Burke visits Virginia carver Mark McNair, a lifelong artist shaped by Connecticut folk art, Eastonâs decoy scene, and decades of handsâon craft.In this conversation recorded at McNairâs marshâside home, he traces his path from Guilford, Connecticut to the Eastern Shore of Virginia, sharing mentors, influences, and the community that keeps carving vibrant. Youâll hear how form leads paint, why some heads go to the scrap pile, and how a celebrated swan decoy gathered its story over time. McNair also explains his âalchemist workshopâ demos, opening the process to families and new carver...