2005 International Woodcarvers Congress
Competition Winners Gallery
Photography by Marc Featherly

2005 International Woodcarvers Congress Competition Winners Gallery
​Photography by Marc Featherly
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BEST OF SHOW 

Best of Show
Best of Open Class
Marvin Kaisersatt, Faribault, MN
"Catch and Release"
Three fishermen in a boat
​13 x 11 x 8

1st Runner Up -
Best of Show
Best of Group - Fish, Aquatic Creatures, Amphibians, Reptiles and Dinosaurs
1st in Class - All Other Aquatic Creatures, all types and finishes
The Flexcut Creativity Award
Buell Burns, Trenton, OH
"It's Not Plastic"
Anole Lizard

2nd Runner Up -
Best of Show
Best of Group - Human Figure over 15"
1st in Class - Realistic - Natural or Stained
James W. Huck, Poplar Bluff, MO
"Nobody Knows"
​An Old Man in his Rocking Chair

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Open Class Winners

Best of Show
Best of Open Class
Marvin Kaisersatt, Faribault, MN
"Catch and Release"
​Three fishermen in a boat

2nd Best of Open Class
Marvin Kaisersatt, Faribault, MN
"Milt at Full-Tilt"
Speeding bicyclist

3rd Best of Open Class
Robert Guge, Sleepy Hollow, IL
"Spring Lane"
Purple Finch 1/2 scale

4th Best of Open Class
Marvin Kaisersatt, Faribault, MN
"Wannabe Biker and Hog"
Hog and biker on moped

5th Best of Open Class
Neil Z. Cox, Toronto, ON, CA
"Henri"
Large portrait of a fur trapper

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Intermediate Class Winners

1st in Class - Intermediate
Robert D. Kroese, Pella, IA
"Ringneck Royalty"
Ringneck Pheasant Rooster

2nd in Class - Intermediate
The CCA People's Choice
Peter Paces, Croydon, Surrey, England
"St. Wenceslas"
​A Medieval King

3rd in Class - Intermediate
Robert D. Kroese, Pella, IA
"Emerald Winged Rocket"
​Green Wing Teal Drake

4th in Class - Intermediate
Arthur E. Long, Arbor Vitae, WI
"Stepping Out"
​Bull Moose on the move

5th in Class - Intermediate
Robert D. Kroese, Pella, IA
"Backyard Friend"
​Male Robin on Log

Class - Intermediate
Peter Paces, Croydon, Surrey, England
"Once Upon a Time"
An Old Story Teller

2005 Competition Winners Gallery
Group A: Young Carvers Open Class Category

Group A: Young Carvers Class:
7 to 10 Years Old
1st Place
John Levsen, Webster, SD
"Portrait of a Mountain Lion"
​Relief carving of a Mountain Lion

Group A: Young Carvers Class:
7 to 10 Years Old
2nd Place
Dominic Spencer, Hudson, MI
​Woodspirit

Group A: Young Carvers Class:
7 to 10 Years Old
3rd Place
Shayda Afrassiab, Moberly, MO
:My Lily"
​Calla Lily

Group A: Young Carvers
Class: 7 to 10 Years Old
Kelly Guthrie. Amherst, WI
4th Place
"Deep River"
deep diver fishing lure
5th Place
"Surface Popper"
​surface fishing lure

Group A: Young Carvers Class:
11 to 14 years Old
1st Place
Hannah Guge, Sleepy Hollow, IL
​"Black Capped Chickadee"

​Group A: Young Carvers Class:
11 to 14years Old
Talon Stammen, Grand Forks, ND
2nd Place
"Myrtle the Turtle"
Whimsical Turtle
Honorable Mention
"Split Rock"
Lighthouse on Cottonwood

Group A: Young Carvers Class:
11 to 14 years Old
3rd Place
James Guthrie, Amherst, WI
"Leprechaun"
​Leprechaun sitting on ground

Group A: Young Carvers Class:
11 to 14 years Old
4th Place
Caleb Carver. Alburnett, IA
​"Gray Elephant"

Group A: Young Carvers Class:
11 to 14 years Old
Honorable Mention
Austin Larger, Troy, OH
"Pineapple Willy"
​Face on a pineapple

Group A: Young Carvers Class:
11 to 14 years Old
Honorable Mention
Liza Mann, Ames, IA
"Scandinavian"
​Horse horse

Group A: Young Carvers Class:
11 to 14 years Old
Honorable Mention
Amy Larrence, Ames, IA
"Dolphin"

Group A: Young Carvers Class:
11 to 14 years Old
Honorable Mention
Becky Rathier, Grimes, IA
​"Goose"

Group A: Young Carvers Class:
11 to 14 years Old
Honorable Mention
Katie Claussen, Des Moines, IA
​"Dolphin"

Group A: Young Carvers Class:
11 to 14 years Old
Honorable Mention
Chelsea Frazer, Norwalk, IA
​"Frog"

Group A: Young Carvers Class:
11 to 14 years Old
Honorable Mention
Megan Stovie, Des Moines, IA
​"Dog Plaque"

Group A: Young Carvers Class:
11 to 14 years Old
Honorable Mention
Aaron Stenman, St. Cloud, MN
"The Race"
​swimming shark & dolphin

Group A: Young Carvers Class:
11 to 14 years Old
Honorable Mention
Talon Stammen, Grand Forks, ND
"Spirit House"
​Birdhouse

Group A: Young Carvers Class:
11 to 14 years Old
Honorable Mention
Ashley Wickett, Indianola, IA
​"Man in the Moon"

Group A: Young Carvers Class:
11 to 14 years Old
Honorable Mention
Shannon Hines, Grimes, IA,
​"Owl"

Group A: Young Carvers Class:
11 to 14 years Old
Honorable Mention
Derek Spencer, Hudson, MI
"Dog"
​Dog

Group A: Young Carvers Class:
11 to 14 years Old
Honorable Mention
Chelsea Frazer, Norwalk, IA
​"Mouse"

Group A: Young Carvers Class:
11 to 14 years Old
Honorable Mention
Lauren Stagner, Altoona, IA
​"Bolo Tie"

Group A: Young Carvers Class:
11 to 14 years Old
Honorable Mention
Stasia Fortune, Urbandale, IA
​"Dog"

Group A: Young Carvers Class:
 11 to 14 years Old
Honorable Mention
Megan Stovie, Des Moines, IA
​"Goose"

 Group A: Young Carvers Class:
11 to 14 years Old
Honorable Mention
Sammy Ducket, Indianola, IA
​"Lighthouse"

Group A: Young Carvers Class:
11 to 14 years Old
Honorable Mention
Talon Stammen, Grand Forks, ND
"Spirit Finder"
​Walking Stick

Group A: Young Carvers Class:
11 to 14 years Old
Honorable Mention
Liza Mann, Ames, IA
"Bunny pin"
​white bunny w/pink nose/blue eyes

 Group A: Young Carvers Class:
15-18 years Old.
1st Place
Shalese Sands, Willmar, MN
​"Wolf Relief"

Group A: Young Carvers Class:
15-18 years Old.
2nd Place
Ashten Pfefferle, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
"Chuckles the Clown"
​Clown carving

Group A: Young Carvers Class:
15-18 years Old.
3rd Place
Danielle Spencer, Hudson, MI
"Rabbit"
​Rabbit

Group A: Young Carvers Class:
15-18 years Old.
4th Place
Ezekiel Fugate, Sidney, OH
"B17G"
​Aircraft miniature

Group A: Young Carvers Class:
15-18 years Old.
Ezekiel Fugate, Sidney, OH
5th Place
"Rowboat"
miniature
Honerable Mention
​"Lighthouse on Toothpick"

 2005 Competition Winners Gallery
Group B: Relief Carving

Best of Group - Relief Carving
1st in Class -Scene Other than Nature
Jim Dupont, Fort Wayne, IN
"Rothenberg"
​Relief of old German Town

2nd Best of Group - Relief  Carving
1st in Class - People Involvement
Frank Bosco, Roseville, MI
"Wall of Horror"
​Monster Quilt

3rd Best of Group - Relief  Carving
1st in Class - Caricature Relief
Bruce Futterer, Russellville, AR
"Politics as Usual"
​Democrat and Republican symbols fight it out

Group - Relief Carving
1st in Class - Nature Scene - Floral
Charley Phillips, Newark, TX
"Sunflower & Pansy jar"
​Lid and jar

Group - Relief  Carving
1st in Class - Natural History
Greg Duffey, Iowa City, IA
"Sticking Your Neck Out"
​farm scene, animals, buildings, plants

Group - Relief Carving
1st in Class - Mythical Relief / Santa Relief
Bruce Futterer, Russellville, AR
"The Storm "
​Poseidon strikes again

Group - Relief Carving
1st in Class - Religious Relief
Jesse Ruiz, Chicago, IL
"Our Lady of Fatima"
​Relief Carving

Group - Relief Carving
1st in Class - Found Wood any style - all finishes
Dan Ford, Audubon, IA
"Buffalo Heart "
​Relief Carving

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Group C: Abstract and Ornamental

Best of Group -Abstract and  Ornamental
1st on Class - Ornamental Carving
Erve Moninger, Cedar Grove, WI
"Candelabra"
​Ornate wall carving

2nd Best of Group - Abstract and  Ornamental
1st in Class - Canes and Walking Sticks
Hershal Borders, Middletown, OH
"Wright Brothers Cane"
​Cane

3rd Best of Group - Abstract and  Ornamental
1st in Class - Chip Carving, all styles / objects
The Rita Blanton Memorial Award
Marvin Bruha, Tampa, FL
"My Stars"
​Round Plate

Group - Abstract and  Ornamental
1st in Class - Abstract
Kenneth Dubin, Patchogue, NY
"Mermaiden"
​Seaweed into female back to seaweed

Group - Abstract and Ornamental
1st in Class - Jewelry
Jean Lanham Curvey, Alton, IL
"Ten Years & Knots Still Tied"
​Heart Pin

Group - Abstract and Ornamental
1st in Class - Floral In-The-Round
Sandra K. Horn, Gurley, AL
"Mr. Lincoln"
​Long Stemmed Mr. Lincoln Rose

Group - Abstract and Ornamental
1st in Class - Other Decorative Element
Norman Bunn, Bokeelia, FL
"Hobby Horse"
​Abstract and Ornamental

Group - Abstract and Ornamental\1st in Class - Found Wood any style / all finishes
Cliff Letty, Sturgeon Lake, MN
"Fire Stick"
​face w/snake or lizard

Group - Abstract and  Ornamental
4th in Class - Found Wood any style / all finishes
Jan Van de Pol, 5709 PB Helmond,
The Netherlands
"View to Heaven"
​Abstract and Ornamental

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Group D: Animal

Best of Group - Animal
1st in Class - Carousel Animals/ Menagerie, all finishes Erve Moninger, Cedar Grove, WI
"Sir Ellis Klitspye"
​White Carousel Horse w/ ornate saddle & blanket

2nd Best of Group - Animal
1st in Class - Realistic - Other, Painted
Sandy Smith, Lakeview, AR
"Best Friend"
​Cocker Spaniel Bust

3rd Best of Group - Animal
1st in Class - Found Wood any style / all finishes
Jon Richard Dennis, Maggie Valley, NC
"Betty Joe Eating Hay"
​Betty Joe chomps on a hay pile

Group - Animal
1st in Class - Realistic - Full Figure, Painted
Midge Schmitgen, Blue Earth, MN
"Housecat "
​full figure cat

Group - Animal
1st in Class - Realistic - Full Figure, Natural or
stained Midge Schmitgen, Blue Earth, MN
"Friesen War Horse"
​Leaping Horse on granite & wood base

Group - Animal
1st in Class - Realistic - Other, Natural or stained
Tom Henke, Moscow Mills, MO
"Wolf"
​Wolf bust

Group - Animal
1st in Class - Stylized , All Finishes
John Lockie, Clarence Creek, Ontario, CA
"I'll Send You A Postcard"
​Stylized Polar Bear

Group - Animal
1st in Class - Combining of two or more animal subjects in a scene
The Bob Austin Memorial Award
Steve Field, Cross Plains, WI
"Thread"
​chipmunk and moth

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Group E: Caricature

Best of Group - Caricature
1st in Class - Combining of two or more caricatures - human, animal, bird, fish
David Boone, Burnsville, NC
"The Posse"
​Men looking for criminal

2nd Best of Group - Caricature
1st in Class - Human Figure - to 15"
Jack A. Williams, Sun City West, AZ
"Dial A Gag"
​Jester in Phone Box

3rd Best of Group - Caricature
2nd in Class - Combining of two or more
David Boone, Burnsville, NC
"The Scout"
​Man & Horse

Group - Caricature
1st in Class - Human Figure - Bust, Mask or Head
The CCA Merit Award
Larry Baldridge, Cadet, MO
"Wilbur"
​Old man with tie

Group - Caricature
1st in Class - Animal, Bird, Fish
Bruce Futterer, Russellville, AR
"Does this Make My Butt Look Big?
​Lady Hippo with girdle asks the question that men hate to hear

Group - Caricature
1st in Class - Human Figure - Over 15"
Dennis Thornton, Guilford, NY
"Country Man"
​Man in Bibs w/walking stick

Group - Caricature
1st in Class - Found Wood any style / all finishes
Carole Jean Boyd, Millbrook, AL
"Happy Spirit"
​Caricature

Group - Caricature
Class - Human Figure - to 15"
Norma Lofthouse, Saanichton, BC, CA
"Tolan, the Woodcutter"
​Fairy tale Woodcutter, Male

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Group F: Birds

Best of Group - Birds
1st in Class - Found Wood any style / all finishes
Wildfowl Carving Magazine Best of Birds Cash Award
Buell Burns, Trenton, OH
"Peace - On Eagles Wings"
​Eagle with Dove on Walnut Base

2nd Best of Group - Birds
1st in Class - All Species - Stylized, all finishes
Robert Farrier, Jr., Englewood, OH
"Working Decoy"
​Canvassback Drake

3rd Best of Groups - Birds
1st in Class - Songbird - Realistic, Painted
Steve Field, Cross Plains, WI
"Sounds of Autumn "
​White crowned sparrow singing

Group - Birds
1st in Class - Waterfowl, etc. - Realistic, painted
Steve Schumacher, Wayne, NE
​Pintail

Group - Birds
1st in Class - Gamebird or Bird of Prey - Realistic, painted
Russ Biros, Plato, MO
"Morning Watch"
​Turkey Gobbler in Tree

Group - Birds
1st in Class - All Other Species - Realistic,painted
Dennis Jackson, Lavista, NE
"Pushin' Water"
​Painted loon Bust

Group - Birds
1st in Class - All Species - Realistic, natural or stained
 Samuel E. Slagle, Dayton, OH
"Open Wing Cooper Hawk"
​Hawk

Group - Birds
1st in Class - Combining two or more bird subjects, realistic or stylized, all finishes
James Thalacker, Weslaco, Tx
"Lunch Time"
Harris Hawk & Inca Dove

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Group G: Fish, Aquatic Creatures, Reptiles, Amphibians and Dinosaurs

1st Runner Up -
Best of Show
Best of Group - Fish, Aquatic Creatures, Amphibians, Reptiles and Dinosaurs
1st in Class - All Other Aquatic Creatures, all types and finishes
The Flexcut Creativity Award
Buell Burns, Trenton, OH
"It's Not Plastic"
​Anole Lizard

2nd Best of Group - Fish, Aquatic Creatures, Amphibians, Reptiles and Dinosaurs
1st in Class - Combining two or more group subjects in a scene, realistic or stylized, all finishes
Josh Guge, Gilberts, IL
"Clown Fish"
​fish

3rd Best of Group - Fish, Aquatic Creatures, Amphibians, Reptiles and Dinosaurs
1st in Class - Realistic Fish- Painted
Russ Biros, Plato, MO
​"Walleye with Rocks"

Group - Fish, Aquatic Creatures, Amphibians, Reptiles and Dinosaurs
1st in Class - Realistic Fish - Natural or stained
Cliff Letty, Sturgeon Lake, MN
"Gold Fish"
​unpainted fish w/weed, driftwood

Group - Fish, Aquatic Creatures, Amphibians, Reptiles and Dinosaurs
1st in Class - Stylized Fish - All Finishes
Stephen Bennett, Pella, IA
"Aquatic Danger"
​Stylized Fish

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Group H: Human Figure not to exceed 15" tall Winners

Best of Group - Human Figure to 15"
1st in Class - Realistic - Painted
Donald Mertz, Wilmington, OH
"Any Cows to Poke?"
​Cowboy with rope

2nd Best of Group - Human Figure to 15"
2nd in Class - Realistic - Painted
Donald Mertz, Wilmington, OH
"Fred Geezer- Mayor of Old Folks' Home"
​Old Geeze with bent pipe and crooked stick

3rd Best of Group - Human Figure to 15"
1st in Class - Realistic - Natural or Stained
Vic Hood, Franklin, TN
"Kicking Horse's Robe"
​Indian with pipe & buffalo robe

Group - Human Figure to 15"
1st in Class - Found Wood any style, all finishes
Gregory Wirtz, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
"The Marsh Spirit"
​Spirit Face in Found wood

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Group I: Human Figure, exceeding 15" tall

2nd Runner Up -
Best of Show
Best of Group - Human Figure over 15"
1st in Class - Realistic - Natural or Stained
James W. Huck, Poplar Bluff, MO
"Nobody Knows"
An Old Man in his Rocking Chair

2nd Best of Group - Human Figure over 15"
1st in Class - Stylized - All Finishes
Bruce Futterer, Russellville, AR
"Tallman"Stylized old man with a can

3rd Best of Group - Human Figure over 15"
1st in Class - Combining two or more group subjects in a scene, all finishes
David Boone, Burnsville, NC
"It's the Little Things Make"
​Man & Boy

Group - Human Figure over 15"
1st in Class - Realistic - Painted
M.E. (Bunky) Stephens, Pt. Arthur, TX
"Smoke Offering"
​Indian Bust with Pipe

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Group J: Human Figure - Bust, Head or Mask

Best of Group - Human Figure
1st in Class - Realistic - Natural or Stained
Chris Howard, Gatlinburg, TN
"Jesse Crowe (My Friend)"
​Bust

2nd Best of Group - Human Figure
1st in Class - Realistic - Painted
Norman Bunn, Bokeelia, FL
"Civil War Soldier"
​Indian soldier

3rd Best of Group - Human Figure
2nd in Class - Realistic - Natural or Stained
Mark Gargac, Broomfield, CO
"Blackpowder"
​Mountain man bust with powder horn

Group - Human Figure
1st in Class - Mask - All Subjects
Gene Henrikson, Walnut, IL
"Double Trouble"
​Man with wild boar on head

Group - Human Figure
1st in Class - Combining two or more group subjects in a scene, all finishes
Chris Howard, Gatlinburg, TN
"She Is Only In My Dreams"
​Female Bust

Group - Human Figure
1st in Class - Found Wood any style, all finishes
Carole Jean Boyd, Millbrook, AL
​Knee Spirit CH

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Group K: Group - Exhibits of two or more subjects, human and/or animal

Best of Group - Group Carving
1st in Class - Combining Realistic Humans and/or animals in a scene, all finishes
Sue Orth, Plainfield, IA
"A Good Day to Hang Out"
​Ida & Lucy hanging out clothes on nice day in

2nd Best of Group - Group Carving
2nd in Class - Combining Realistic Humans and/or animals in a scene, all finishes
Eliodoro Cadawas, Jr., Chicago, IL
"Winner Takes All"
​kids climb to get prize

3rd Best of Group - Group Carving
1st in Class - Combining Stylized Humans and/or animals in a scene, all finishes
Kenneth Dubin, Patchogue, NY
"Tango"
​2 figures in a dance

Grooup - Group Carving
1st in Class - Any Combination of Mixed not covered by a more specific classification, all types and finishes
Don Kieler, Waterloo, IA
"Peaceful Dreams"
​Night Scene-Sacred Peace Pipe

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Group L: Religious and Mythical

Best of Group - Religious & Mythical
1st in Class - Mythical w/ Dominant animal characteristics, all finishes
Cliff Letty, Sturgeon Lake, MN
"Puck"
​pan-sitting on stump w/flute

2nd Best of Group - Religious & Mythical
1st in Class - Group incorporating Santa or Mrs Claus figure, all finishes, including found wood
Sandy Smith, Lakeview, AR
"Merry Go Santa"
​Santa on Rudolph Carousel

3rd Best of Group - Religious & Mythical
1st in Class - Mythical - Found Wood, all finishes
Jon Richard Dennis, Maggie Valley, NC
"Wizard of Mars"
​Wizard flies over the Red Planet

Group - Religious & Mythical
1st in Class - Religious Figure - all finishes
Santos Joel Chumil Coz, Chicago, IL
"La Cruz Cross"
​popular style Guatemala

Group - Religious & Mythical
1st in Class - Religious Group - 2 or more figures in a scene, all finishes
Donald Elsasser, Omaha, NE
"Madonna with Child"
​Madonna with Child

Group - Religious & Mythical
1st in Class - Religious - Found Wood, all finishes
The Julia Wegner Memorial Award
Harold Olds, Rock Falls, IL
​"Cross"

Group - Religious & Mythical
1st in Class - Mythical w/ Dominant human characteristics, all finishes
Jon Richard Dennis, Maggie Valley, NC
"Maple Man "
​A Jack'o Tha'green with Maple leaves

Group - Religious & Mythical
1st in Class - Any Group Incorporating a mythical figure, all finishes
James (Jake) Snyder, Santa Clara, CA
"Silkie"
​Dragon with mermaid and baby dragon

Group - Religious & Mythical
1st in Class - Santa or Mrs. Claus - single figure, includes found wood
The Merle Byram Memorial Award
Donald Elsasser, Omaha, NE
​"Santa"

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Group RO: Carving from a Roughout Winners

Best of Group - Carving from a Roughout
1st in Class - Human
Joseph Schumacher, Imperial, MO
"Jail Break"
(Stetson )
​Man on Horse

2nd Best of Group -
Carving from a Roughout
1st in Class - Animal
Wayne Smith, Newtown, CT
"Wolf Bust"
(unknown)
​wolf bust

3rd Best of Show - Carving from a Roughout
2nd in Class - Human
William Kubisiak, Sr., Stevens Point, WI
"Ole Gus"
(Ronnie Reed)
​cowboy bust/gold tooth

Group - Carving from a Roughout
1st in Class - Other
Joe Lehman, Beavercreek, OH
"Sleepy Time"
(Bishop)
​Santa

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Group IAC: Instructor Assisted Category Winners

Best of Group -
Instructor Assisted Category
1st in Class - Animal
James Spencer, Hudson, MI
"Royal Tern"
(Guge)
​Acrylic on walnut base

2nd Best of Group -
Instructor Assisted Category
1st in Class - Human
Larry Baldridge, Cadet, MO
"Wilderness Traveler"
(Ron Reed)
​Old man with cloak and staff

3rd Best of Group -
Instructor Assisted Category
2nd in Class - Human
Ken Armsbury, Omaha, NE
"I-80 Super Trooper"
(Bishop)
​caricature

Group - Instructor Assisted Category
1st in Class - Other
Joe Lehman, Beavercreek, OH
"Santa"
(Boyd)
​Cypress Knee