Grade: Senior.
Age: 17.
Art focus: Decoy design.
Artist most admired: Harley Reagen.
Adviser nomination: “Lindsey’s attention to detail in all of her work is unmatched,” adviser Rick Jensen said. “She continues to impress with her creative ability and mastery of the tools and techniques in Decoy Design. In addition to her artistry, she has become an assistant this semester and does exactly what is most helpful — without me even asking. Thank you, Lindsey, for sharing your talent and time.”
What made you take the decoy design class? I had started taking decoy class in 10th grade to make decoys for my dad. I had planned on giving them to him for Christmas. I didn’t know much about spearing, but as I’ve grown I’ve learned that it is a fun and exciting sport.
What’s the biggest challenge in decoy making? When I first started it was carving, and over three years it’s gotten easier, but I still have a lot to learn.
Which decoy are you proudest of? I’m most proud of my black crappie decoy. This is the most recent piece for a competition. I put a lot of work into it, and I think it shows how much I’ve learned and how much I put into my art.
Contributed.
Dream job: Nail technician. I’m going into college in the fall to be a nail technician, and I’m very excited.
Favorite movie: “Mama Mia.”
Favorite TV show: “Friends.”
Favorite book: “It Ends with Us” by Colleen Hoover.
Favorite song: “Give Heaven Some Hell” by Hardy.
Favorite band/musician: Hardy.
Favorite food: Chicken alfredo.
Hobbies: Nails, shopping, and hanging out with friends and family.
Parents: Melissa and JR Ferrier.