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2004 International Woodcarvers Congress
Competition Winners Gallery
Photography by Marc Featherly
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2004 International Woodcarvers Congress Competition Winners Gallery
​Photography by Marc Featherly
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Best of Show
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Best of Show
1st, Open Class
Fred Cogelow, Willmar, MN
"Rest Easy Tonight"
Salute to Dept. of Homeland Security
19 x 9 x 14
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Best of Show 1st Runner Up
2nd, Open Class
Fred Cogelow, Willmar, MN
"Norsk Rullestol"
One of Them Things
34 x 28 x 40
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Best of Show 2nd Runner Up
3rd in Open Class
Neil Z. Cox, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
"Gloria"
Relief Portrait of a Woman
31 x 22 x 4 
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4th in Open Class
Fred Cogelow, Willmar, MN
"Kiss That Horse, Good Buy"
Relief
60 x 11 x 5 
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5th in Class: Open
Fred Cogelow, Willmar, MN
"Hurts When Kitty Flirts"
Statue
34 x 10 x 9 
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2004 Competition Winners Gallery
Group A: Young Carvers Open Class Category
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Group A: Young Carvers
Class: 7 to 10 Years Old
Garhett Armsbury, Olmaha, NE
Untitled Bark House
13.5 x 4.5 x 3
Untitled Clown Face Relief
​6 x 6 x 1
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Group A: Young Carvers
Class: 7 to 10 Years Old
Tyler Sylvester, Richland, IA
Charlie
Caterpillar on Base
6 x 7 x 3]
Where's the Honey?
Bear on Log
​4 x 7 x 5
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Group A: Young Carvers
Class: 7 to 10 Years Old
Elizabeth Kimmel, Carlisle, OH
Mouse
​2 x 1 x 4
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Group A: Young Carvers
Class: 7 to 10 Years Old
Bailey Ledure, Cape Girardeau, MO
Raggedy Ann
relief
​6 x 5 x 1
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Group A: Young Carvers
Class: 7 to 10 Years Old
Ken Trezek, Carol Stream, IL
Cardinal
2 x 1 x 3
Duck
​3 x 1 x 3
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Group A: Young Carvers
Class: 11 to 14years Old
Thomas Richmond, Shawnee, KS
Little Clownfish
Little clownfish on red coral
​8 x 4 x 6
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Group A: Young Carvers
Class: 11 to 14years Old
Hannah Guge, Sleepy Hollow, IL
Lazuli Bunting
​6 x 3 x 3
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Group A: Young Carvers
Class: 11 to 14years Old E
zekiel Fugate, Sidney, OH
Jet--Blue Angels
​0.5 x 0.5 x 0.5
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Group A: Young Carvers
Class: 11 to 14years Old
Ezekiel Fugate, Sidney, OH
Toothpick--Snowman
​2.5 x 0.16 x 0.16
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Group A: Young Carvers
Class: 11 to 14 years Old
James Guthrie, Amherst, WI
"Dori"
Fish on base with reeds
7 x 8 x 4
"Tree Spirit"
Face in Cottonwood Bark
​10 x 4 x 3
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Group A: Young Carvers
Class: 11 to 14 years Old
Cory Maier, Sidney, OH
Bear
​4 x 5 x 9
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Group A: Young Carvers
Class: 11 to 14 years Old
Latisha Balders, Des Moines, IA
Mickey Mouse
​5 x 4 x 1
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Group A: Young Carvers
Class: 11 to 14 years Old
Shane Rumpza, Princeton, IA
Lava Dragon
Chip Carving
​12 x 5 x 1
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Group A: Young Carvers
Class: 11 to 14 years Old
Samantha Sauerbrei, Urbandale, IA
Hill Billy Santa
​4 x 1 x 1
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Group A: Young Carvers
Class: 11 to 14years Old
Rachel Thomas, Des Moines, IA
Black Goose
​5 x 2 x 2
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Group A: Young Carvers
Class: 11 to 14years Old
Brent White, Loveland, CO
The Wonderous Cross
Mesquite Cross
11 x 8 x 0.75
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Group A: Young Carvers
Class: 11 to 14 years Old
Austin Larger, Vandalia, OH
​Polar Bear 2 x 2 x 5
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Group A: Young Carvers
Class: 11 to 14 years Old
Lyn Layton, Ottumwa, IA
Catalpa Goose
​5 x 2 x 2
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Group A: Young Carvers
Class: 11 to 14 years Old
Daniell Ober, Des Moines, IA
American Flag
Hanging Flag
​33 x 8 x 1
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Group A: Young Carvers
Class: 15-18 years Old.
Ashten Pfefferle, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
"A Howl in the Wilderness"
Relief of Wolf Howling at Moon
32 x 13 x 1
Hotness
Relief of Sun
​12 x 12 x 1
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2004 Competition Winners Gallery
Group B: Relief Carving
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1st, Group B: Relief Carving
1st, Class: Scene Other than Nature
Leonid Zakurdayev, Philadelphia, PA
"Dream World"
castle relief
​24 x 33 x 2
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2nd, Group B: Relief Carving
2nd, Class: Scene Other than Nature
The CCA People's Choice

Ronald Latour, Baton Rouge, LA
Farm on Wiccopie Rd, N.Y.
Northeast USA Country Scene
28 x 33 x 3
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3rd, Group B: Relief Carving
1st, Class: Natural History
Midge Schmitgen, Blue Earth, MN
'Primal Instinct"
Mama & Baby monkey
​24 x 15 x 2
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Group B: Relief Carving
1st, Class: Caricature Relief
Jack A. Williams, Knoxville, TN
"Just Check This Out"
Man Pointing in Book
​6 x 9 x 3
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Group B: Relief Carving
1st, Class: Found Wood any style - all
Jack A. Williams, Knoxville, TN
"Bridge To Necessity"
Bark House and Out House
​28 x 19 x 7
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Group B: Relief Carving
1st, Class: Religious Relief
Bruce Futterer, Russellville, AR
"The Good Shepherd"
Jesus carrying sheep on hillside
​14 x 13 x 2
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Group B: Relief Carving
1st, Class: People Involvement
Keith Dilworth, Richmond,IN
Lady with a Sweater
​34 x 18 x 4
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Group B: Relief Carving
1st, Class: Mythical Relief / Santa Relief
Carol Kent
Jackson, MI Soft
Spring Breeze
Feminine / Stylized
​28 x 36 x 2
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Group B: Relief Carving
1st, Class: Nature Scene - Floral
Leonid Zakurdayev, Philadelphia, PA
"Amber Autumn"
​8 x 18 x 2
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 2004 Competition Winners Gallery
Group C: Abstract and Ornamental
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1st, Group C: Abstract and Ornamental
1st, Class: Floral In -The-Round
Katherine Johns, Germantown, OH
Iris "Brandywine"
Full size Iris on Purple Heart
​23 x 9 x 7
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2nd, Group C: Abstract and Ornamental
1st, Class: Abstract
The Ed Czerwinski Award

David B. Johnson, Hawkestone, Ontario, CA
"Mobius's Ghost"
Mobius strip with features
​52 x 20 x 20
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3rd, Group C: Abstract and Ornamental
1st, Class: Chip Carving, all styles
The Rita Blanton Memorial Award

Marvin Bruha, Tampa, FL
Cube Round Plate
​16.5 x 16.5 x 0.75
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Group C: Abstract and Ornamental
1st, Class: Jewelry
Jean Lanham Curvey, Alton, IL
A Little Bit
Hawaiian Bracelet
​2 x 3 x 2
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Group C: Abstract and Ornamental
1st, Class: Found Wood any style
Jon Richard Dennis, Maggie Valley, NC
"Jacks High"
NC Wildflowers
​22 x 6 x 4
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Group C: Abstract and Ornamental
1st, Class: Other Decorative Element
Darlene Burson, Sioux City, IA
Sage Alexandra
Baby Doll
​22 x 6 x 5
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Group C: Abstract and Ornamental
1st, Class: Ornamental Carving
Carol Kent, Jackson, MI
A Handy Shelf to Hold Things
Relief design / stylized
​6 x 50 x 4
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Group C: Abstract and Ornamental
1st, Class: Canes and Walking Sticks
James Pinkerton, Poplar Bluff, MO
Chip Carved Cane Cane
39 x 2

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2004 Competition Winners Gallery
Group D: Animal
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1st, Group D: Animal
1st, Class: Realistic - Full Figure,
Arthur E. Long, Arbor Vitae, WI
"The Challenge"
Bugling Elk
​12.5 x 20 x 8.5
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2nd, Group D: Animal
1st, Class: Realistic - Full Figure, Painted
The Alice Vaughn Memorial Award

Midge Schmitgen, Blue Earth, MN
"First Watch"
Leopard on a branch
​11 x 6 x 5
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3rd, Group D: Animal
2nd, Class: Combining of two or more
Arthur E. Long, Arbor Vitae, WI
"Stampede"
American Bison (Running)
​17 x 24 x 11
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Group D: Animal
1st, Class: Realistic - Other, Natural
Dan Ford, Audubon, IA
Tatanka Bull Bison Head
​12 x 11 x 8
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Group D: Animal
1st, Class: Combining of two or more
The Bob Austin Memorial Award

Mitzi Furst, Washington, IL
Spring in the North Woods
Cow, Moose, & Twin Calves in Lake
​8 x 17 x 10
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Group D: Animal
1st, Class: Realistic - Other, Painted
Sandy Smith, Lakeview, AR
Charley
Cocker Spaniel Bust
​11 x 7 x 5
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Group D: Animal
1st, Class: Stylized , All Finishes
John Broughton, Dayton, KY
"Heading Home"
Greater Indian Rhinoceros
​6 x 4 x 10
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Group D: Animal
1st, Class: Found Wood any style
Gene Henrikson, Walnut, IL
Walrus Rising
Walrus coming out of water
​8 x 7 x 8
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Group D: Animal
1st, Class: Carousel Animals/ Menagerie
Shon Koenig, Alma, KS
Carousel Christmas
Deer Carousel Deer with Jingle Bells
​10 x 4 x 9
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2004 Competition Winners Gallery
Group E: Caricature
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1st, Group E: Caricature
1st, Class: Combining of two or more
Marvin Kaisersatt. Faribault, MN
"Note of Note"
Singer and Piano Player
​20 x 16 x 7
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2nd, Group E: Caricature
2nd, Class: Combining of two or more
Phil Bishop, Elk City, OK
"Snaaaaake"
Cowboy & Horse Scared by a Snake
​17 x 19 x 13
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3rd, Group E: Caricature
1st, Class: Human Figure - to 15"
Marvin Kaisersatt, Faribault, MN
"Socialite"
Lady with drink and Cigarette
​14 x 5 x 4
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Group E: Caricature
1st, Class: Human Figure - Bust/
Phil Bishop, Elk City, OK
Saddle Tramp
Cowboy Bust
​13 x 6 x 6
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Group E: Caricature
1st, Class: Found Wood any style / all
Carole Jean Boyd, Millbrook, AL
Gleeful Elf
​14 x 5 x 5
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Group E: Caricature
1st, Class: Animal, Bird, Fish
The CCA Merit Award

Sandy Smith Lakeview, AR
Nemo Sushi
3 piece sushi roll on plate
​3 x 6 x 7
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Group E: Caricature
1st, Class: Human Figure - Over 15"
Bob Maiers, Manchester, IA
"All About Attitude"
Female caricature
​20 x 10 x 10
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Group E: Caricature
2nd, Class: Human Figure - Bust/
Cecil Wakefield Memorial Award for Unusual Interpretation

Marvin Kaisersatt Faribault, MN
Sancho
Caricature Head
​14 x 6 x 5
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2004 Competition Winners Gallery
Group F: Birds
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1st, Group F: Birds
1st, Class: Songbird - Realistic Painted
Wildfowl Carving Magazine Best of Birds Cash Award

Robert D. Kroese, Pella, IA
Eastern Blue Bird
Male eastern blue bird
​12 x 7 x 7
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2nd, Group F: Birds
1st, Class: Waterfowl, etc. - Realistic
Clark Weaver ,Grinnell, IA
Hen Pintail
​8 x 14 x 6
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3rd, Group F: Birds
1st, Class: Found Wood any style / all
Wayne Andrews, Berrien Springs, MI
Untitled
Golden Eagle
​28.5 x 13 x 7
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Group F: Birds
1st, Class: Gamebird or Bird of Prey -
Wayne Andrews, Berrien Springs, MI
Untitled
Owl Saw-Whet
​19.5 x 6 x 4.5
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Group F: Birds
1st, Class: Combining two or more
Edward Senninger, St. Paul, MN
"A Token of Love"
Male Cardinal Feeding Female17 x 9 x 9
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Group F: Birds
1st, Class: All Species - Realistic,
Clark Weaver, Grinnell, IA
Cardinal Head
Cardinal head on Red Cedar
​3 x 3 x 3
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Group F: Birds
1st, Class: All Species - Stylized, all
Richard Frels, Hillsdale, IL
Eagle in Walnut
Stylized Eagle
​22 x 8 x 14
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2004 Competition Winners Gallery
Group G: Fish, Aquatic Creatures, Reptiles, Amphibians and Dinosaurs
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1st, Group G: Fish, Aquatic Creatures, Reptiles, Amphibians and Dinosaurs
1st, Class: Stylized Fish - All Finishes
Dennis Mihm, Salem, OR
Sea Biscuit
Stylized Seahorse
​18 x 4 x 10
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2nd, Group G: Fish, Aquatic Creatures, Reptiles, Amphibians and Dinosaurs
1st, Class: Realistic Fish- Painted
Russ Biros, Cumberland, WI
Yellow Perch with Jig
​20 x 10 x 6
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3rd, Group G: Fish, Aquatic Creatures, Reptiles, Amphibians and Dinosaurs
2nd, Class: Stylized Fish - All Finishes
Buell Burns, Trenton, OH
Fish and Shell
Fish and Shell in Weeds
​11 x 10 x 7
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Group G: Fish, Aquatic Creatures, Reptiles, Amphibians and Dinosaurs
1st, Class: Combining two or more
Ted Richmond, Shawnee, KS
"Bluegill Mates"
Male & female bluegill
​12 x 8 x 18
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Group G: Fish, Aquatic Creatures, Reptiles, Amphibians and Dinosaurs
1st, Class: Realistic Fish - Natural or
Gary Cichy, Hinckley, IL
Natural Paddle
Paddlefish
​8 x 16 x 7
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Group G: Fish, Aquatic Creatures, Reptiles, Amphibians and Dinosaurs
1st, Class: All Other Aquatic Creatures
Wayne Andrews, Berrien Springs, MI
Untitled
Spotted Salamander
​3 x 7.5 x 4
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2004 Competition Winners Gallery
Group H: Human Figure not to exceed 15" tall Winners
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1st, Group H: Human Figure to 15"
1st, Class: Combining two or more
Peter Paces, Croydon, Surrey, UK
The Knockout Viper vs. Bomber
​12 x 10 x 9
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2nd, Group H: Human Figure to 15"
1st, Class: Realistic - Natural or Stained
Peter Paces, Croydon, Surrey, UK
King's Minder
A Medieval Cavalier
​15 x 6 x 6
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3rd, Group H: Human Figure to 15"
1st, Class: Realistic - Painted
Katherine Johns, Germantown, OH
Apple Annie
Girl w/ Sled & Basket of Apples
​8 x 6 x 6
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Group H: Human Figure to 15"
1st, Class: Stylized - All Finishes
Adina Denton Huckins, West Fork, AR
Human Figure
Torso
​15 x 8 x 6
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 Group H: Human Figure to 15"
1st, Class: Found Wood any style / all
Jon Richard Dennis, Maggie Valley, NC
"Moon Rider"
Wizard rides the night sky across the crescent
​10 x 17 x 3
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2004 Competition Winners Gallery
Group I: Human Figure, exceeding 15" tall
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1st, Group I: Human Figure over 15"
1st, Class: Realistic - Painted
Katherine Johns, Germantown, OH
Proud Mary
Woman w/ Basket of Eggs
​19 x 7 x 7
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2nd, Group I: Human Figure over 15"
1st, Class: Realistic - Natural or Stained
Mike Rolow, Grimes, IA
Anne Bonney
Female Pirate
​28 x 17 x 13
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3rd, Group I: Human Figure over 15"
1st, Class: Combining two or more
Robert Le Master, Muskego, WI
Dancers
Fused Man & Woman
​23 x 6 x 6
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Group I: Human Figure over 15"
1st, Class: Stylized - All Finishes
William Wohlford, Bettendorf, IA
Grampa's Violin
Stylized Human Figure
​51 x 30 x 22
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 2004 Competition Winners Gallery
Group J: Human Figure - Bust, Head or Mask
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1st, Group J: Human Figure -Bust
1st, Class: Realistic - Natural or Stained
David B. Johnson, Hawkestone, Ontario, CA
"Victory?"
Bust of Boxer
​33 x 12 x 8
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2nd, Group J: Human Figure -Bust
1st, Class: Combining two or more
David B. Johnson, Hawkestone, Ontario, CA
"Infinity"
Man/Woman
Double Bust Sculpture
​24 x 8 x 8
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3rd, Group J: Human Figure -Bust
1st, Class: Realistic - Painted
Larry Baldridge, Cadet, MO
"He Wears It Proud"
Indian Bust
​21 x 13 x 12
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Group J: Human Figure -Bust
1st, Class: Found Wood any style / all
Carole Jean Boyd, Millbrook, AL
Knee Spirit
​22 x 4 x 7
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Group J: Human Figure -Bust
1st, Class: Mask - All Subjects Other
Bruce Futterer, Russellville, AR
Lyonell's Inferno
Head bursts into flames, Face melts from wood
​16 x 10 x 3
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2004 Competition Winners Gallery
Group K: Group - Exhibits of two or more subjects, human and/or animal
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1st, Group K: Group Carving
1st, Class: Combining Realistic Humans
Peter Watson ,Gooseberry Hill, West Australia
Two Happy Blokes
Seated figure with Cat
​12 x 9 x 10
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2nd, Group K: Group Carving
1st, Class: Any Combination of Mixed
The Flexcut Creativity Award

Dennis Mihm, Salem, OR
The Last Samauri
Koi Fish & Samauri Warrior
​14 x 7 x 12
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3rd, Group K: Group Carving
2nd, Class: Combining Realistic Humans
Peter Paces, Croydon, Surrey, UK
"Once Upon A Time"
An old storyteller w/ his grandchildren
​11 x 10 x 8
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2004 Competition Winners Gallery
Group L: Religious and Mythical
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1st, Group L: Religious & Mythical
1st, Class: Mythical w/ Dominant
Mike Rolow, Grimes, IA
Deception Dragon
winged woman
​14 x 9 x 8
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2nd, Group L: Religious & Mythical
1st, Class: Religious Figure - all Finishes
Peter Paces, Croydon, Surrey, UK
Crucifix
Christ on the Cross
​23 x 9 x 5
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3rd, Group L: Religious & Mythical
1st, Class: Santa or Mrs. Claus - includes
The Merle Byram Memorial Award
Lenard Watts, Dayton, OH
Santa Clause
​11 x 7 x 4
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Group L: Religious & Mythical
1st, Class: Mythical w/ Dominant
Peter Paces, Croydon, Surrey, UK
"Keeper of the Jewels"
An unfriendly Dragon
​8 x 4 x 3
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Group L: Religious & Mythical
1st, Class: Any Group Incorporating a
Bruce Futterer, Russellville, AR
Trolling Troll
Troll looking for a gnome dinner
​8 x 6 x 5
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Group L: Religious & Mythical
1st, Class: Group incorporating Santa or
Robert Sorensen, Tucson, AZ
Wake Up Santa
Mrs. Claus waking up Santa in chair
​11 x 12 x 11
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Group L: Religious & Mythical
1st, Class: Religious - Found Wood, all
Carole Jean Boyd, Millbrook, AL
Saint Nicholas
Patron Saint of Children
​33 x 5 x 9
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Group L: Religious & Mythical
1st, Class: Religious Group - 2 or more
Jesse Ruiz, Chicago, IL
Guardian Angel
Angel guarding children on bridge
​35 x 22 x 16
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 2004 Competition Winners Gallery
Group RO: Carving from a Roughout Winners
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1st, Group RO: Carving from a Roughout
1st, Class: Animal
Larry Baldridge, Cadet, MO
Horseradish
Caricature Horse
​9 x 6 x 3
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2nd, Group RO: Carving from a Roughout
1st, Class: Human
Phillip La Greco, Mt. Sinai, NY
Old Guy (no hat)
Dave Stetson RO
​11 x 4 x 4
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3rd, Group RO: Carving from a Roughout
2nd, Class: Animal
Nancy Perrin, Kansas City, MO
"Rocky Mountain Romance"
Kirt Curtis RO
​9 x 6 x 5
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Group RO: Carving from a Roughout
1st, Class: Other
Gregory Wirtz, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
The Wilderness Scout
Marty Dolphens RO
​18 x 15 x 5
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 2004 Competition Winners Gallery
Group IAC: Instructor Assisted Category Winners
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1st, Group IAC: Instructor Assisted Category
1st, Class: Human
Larry Baldridge Cadet, MO
Moz
​Ronnie Reed 12 x 7 x 4
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2nd, Group IAC: Instructor Assisted Category
1st, Class: Other
Carol Kent, Jackson, MI
Dryad of Wind & Water
Vic Hood
​28 x 50 x 18
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3rd, Group IAC: Instructor Assisted Category
1st, Class: Animal
Sandy Czajka, Troy, OH
One Good Tern Deserves Another
Bob Guge
​7 x 15 x 12
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