FRANK J. SCHERBER

DECORATIVE DECOY CARVER

   Frank Scherber is a self-taught decorative decoy carver.

                            For 18 years, he has mastered his craft in his workshop

                         located in Grasonville, Maryland.

                            He began carving after retiring and it has become his

                        favorite pastime which he finds relaxing, rewarding and a

                        very enjoyable hobby.

                           Working with an array of tools such as chisels, a rotary

                        rasp, wood burner and a medium of paints and airbrush, he

                        creates pieces with a naturalistic beauty.

                           Frank researches the natural environments of each species,

                        adding his special touch, bringing each piece  to life.

                           Using mostly Tupelo wood, he enjoys creating a large variety

                        of life sized and scaled down waterfowl, songbirds and birds 

                        of prey, many of which are mounted on beautiful bases

                        made from walnut. Each is dated and signed with his feather

                        trademark. 

                          There are always new techniques to learn in order to advance

                        his carving skills, which gives him the satisfaction of creating

                        beautiful works of art to be enjoyed by his customers.

                          Known to many as ‘Mr. Frank,’ he thoroughly enjoys engaging

                        festival patrons in conversation, explaining and sometimes

                        offering examples of his carving techniques to those who 

                        visit his exhibit.

                          His work is shown and sold at various local Artisan Festivals

                        throughout the Eastern Shore area and has been on exhibit

                        at the ‘Fire and Rain Artisan Gallery’ in Killingworth,

                        Connecticut.