2011: decoys by William Veasey, Newark, DE

William “Bill” Veasey
Eider decoys line the shelves at Veasey Studios.
William “Bill” Veasey
16 Gill Drive
Newark, Delaware 19713
302-286-6672
 born March 22, 1932, in Elkton, Maryland
 graduated Elkton HS in 1949, and Lebanon Valley College
in 1957
 married Dorothy Biddle in 1953; together they have four
children
 auction business from 1954-1970
 in 1970, began pursuing his career as a professional carver
and carving instructor; a career he continues to enjoy to
this day
Bill Veasey has been a major contributor to the field of
contemporary decoy carving, acting as a carver, teacher,
and writer. He has personally published fourteen books on
carving and painting, was instrumental in the design of the
Detail Master Burner, helped create the Jo Sonjas line of
carvers colors, and has instructed literally thousands of
students. Many of Bill’s students have also gone on to
become significant contributors to the field of decoy
carving, both through the success of their own carvings, and
by carrying on his tradition of teaching others and writing
about the subject.
Teaching new carvers and painters has always been one of Bill’s greatest joys.
Bill posed with a group of his decoys. Dust jacket photo for his book, The Making
of Hunting Decoys.