James Lewis - Decoys & Art

James Lewis - Decoys & Art Decoy Carver and Wildfowl Artist Welcome to my page. My name is James Lewis I’m a self-taught decoy carver and flat art artist.

Native to Harkers Island, NC I am a true Harkers Islander Born and Bred. This is where I grew up in a rich environment of traditionally living off the land and water of Core Sound. My Great-grandfather was a market hunter around 1900 and would carve his own decoys to hunt with. A 4th generation hunter I have been hunting for over 34 years myself (since I was 7) and carving on and off for about 29

of those years. I would carve duck decoys and shorebirds out of Juniper (White Cedar) Scraps left over from boat construction. Coming from a family of boat builders (also my full time occupation) the juniper scrap was readily available. I have been into serious carving since 2004. Mostly I prefer to carve Ducks but I also do some Shorebirds. I like to carve out of Tupelo, Balsa, Cork, and Canvas. I have won many 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place ribbons at different competitions throughout the country as well as a Best of Show. I also do some Wildfowl Art and Photography. The surrounding area of Core Sound and Cape Lookout has played a major impact in my art. As my paintings often include the Cape Lookout Light House, Duck Blinds or the old style Work Boats found around Core Sound. I am also a lifetime member of the International Wildfowl Carvers Association (IWCA). I currently serve on the Board of Directors of the Core Sound Decoy Carvers Guild where I am also the Show Chairman for the Core Sound Decoy Festival which is held at the Harkers Island Elementary School the first weekend of December each year.

11/28/2025

Only 8 More days until the 37th Annual Decoy Festival!

Still needing some helping hands in setting up the school. If you are will to help out meet at the Gym on Thursday Dec. 4th @ Noon and or Friday Dec. 5th. @ 12:30. Please Meet at the Gyms East Entrance.

Thank you everyone! We can’t wait to see you!

This is my entry in this years Core Sound Decoy Festival Poster Competition. I did manage 3rd Place in one of the toughe...
03/19/2025

This is my entry in this years Core Sound Decoy Festival Poster Competition. I did manage 3rd Place in one of the toughest competitions yet. Also a Shout out to my Son Dereck for coming in at 5th place.

There were 16 total entries and any one of them would have made a Excellent Poster! Congratulations to Kelley Nelson on his winning entry!

03/19/2025
03/19/2025
03/11/2025

Our March member meeting is scheduled for Tuesday March 18, 2025 @ 6:30pm. This will be an eating meeting. We ask that you bring a dish to share!

We will also be voting for the winner of this year's poster contest! Remember your membership must be current in order to vote on the winner!

Other dates coming up:
Volunteer opportunities:
Volunteers needed for kids carving every third Saturday of every month expect December
April 8&9 Volunteers needed for Earth Day kids carving
July 31 and August 1 Volunteers need for waterfowl carving camp
December 5-7 Volunteers needed for the 37th Annual Decoy Festival

Events:
May 10, 2025 Loon Day

12/12/2024

Attention Artist!
It's that time of the year again. We are looking for entries for the 37th annual Poster contest.
Poster Entry Packets will be available at the Guild building Starting Tuesday December 17th. Or by contacting the Contest Chairman James Lewis @ [email protected] to have an entry mailed to you.
We will begin accepting entries January 1, 2025 and the postmarked deadline is March 8th, 2025.
The Featured Decoy will be the American Wigeon.
Good Luck to all who enter

Mike Lubbock of Sylvan Heights Bird Park has Passed. Please keep his Family in your Thoughts and Prayers!
09/07/2024

Mike Lubbock of Sylvan Heights Bird Park has Passed. Please keep his Family in your Thoughts and Prayers!

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mike Lubbock MBE, co-founder of Sylvan Heights Bird Park, early this morning. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and the many people from around the world with whom he so willingly shared his knowledge and passion for birds.

Mike dedicated his life and career to the care and conservation of the world’s birds, particularly waterfowl. He has left a lasting legacy through his tremendous contributions to aviculture, through the many people he mentored, and through Sylvan Heights Bird Park, where his work will continue to inspire future generations of conservationists.

Pencil Sketch I did tonight.Eastern Blue Bird in Pencil 8 X 10
08/15/2024

Pencil Sketch I did tonight.
Eastern Blue Bird in Pencil 8 X 10

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174 Yeomans Drive
Harkers Island, NC
28531

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(252) 723-8210

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