The masters of their trade became what they are from both talent and dedication. Her studio is that of both an artist and a naturalist. The hawk perches on a stand with only the tail left to stain. Next to it are a variety of books of birds that assist her in staining the intricate colors of the feathers and their textures. A mirror on a wall of the room provides her with another angle to view the piece.
Stains are like watercolors in that each brush stroke counts.
That means you can't cover up mistakes with more paint. Because William spends up to 80 hours perfecting the shape of the sculptures, Judith has a certain amount of pressure to make no errors. The Vrooman's work can also be seen at Vrooman Wildlife Gallery in Truckee. Materials contained within this site may not be used without permission.