2007 International Woodcarvers Congress
Competition Winners Gallery
Photography by Marc Featherly
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Competition Winners Gallery
Photography by Marc Featherly
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2007 Competition Winners Gallery
Best of Show
Best of Show
1st in Group - Exhibits of 2 or more subjects, human and/or animal
1st in Combining Realistic Humans and/or animals in a scene, all finishes
Judge's Choice - John Engler
Fred Cogelow, Willmar, MN
Incogitant Excogitator (Thoughtless Thinker)
Don Quixote's sidekick on donkey
27 x 16 x 22
Best of Show
Best of Show
1st in Group - Exhibits of 2 or more subjects, human and/or animal
1st in Combining Realistic Humans and/or animals in a scene, all finishes
Judge's Choice - John Engler
Fred Cogelow, Willmar, MN
Incogitant Excogitator (Thoughtless Thinker)
Don Quixote's sidekick on donkey
27 x 16 x 22
1st Runner-up, Best of Show
1st in Caricature
1st in Human Figure - Over 15"
CCA Merit Award
Fred Zavadil, Kitchener, Ontario, CA
Maestro
23 x 8 x 12
1st in Caricature
1st in Human Figure - Over 15"
CCA Merit Award
Fred Zavadil, Kitchener, Ontario, CA
Maestro
23 x 8 x 12
2nd Runner-up, Best of Show
1st in Human Figure - Bust, Head, or Mask
1st in Realistic - Natural or Stained
Vic Hood, Franklin, TN
Old Lace
29 x 20 x l3
1st in Human Figure - Bust, Head, or Mask
1st in Realistic - Natural or Stained
Vic Hood, Franklin, TN
Old Lace
29 x 20 x l3
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Group A - Young Carvers
Group - Young Carvers
1st in class 7-10 years
Austin Curvey, Alton,IL
Drag-On
6 x 7 x 5
Group A - Young Carvers
Group - Young Carvers
1st in class 7-10 years
Austin Curvey, Alton,IL
Drag-On
6 x 7 x 5
Group - Young Carvers
2nd in class 7-10 years
Dominic Spencer, Hudson, MI
Black Capped Chickadee
9 x 6 x 5
2nd in class 7-10 years
Dominic Spencer, Hudson, MI
Black Capped Chickadee
9 x 6 x 5
Group - Young Carvers
3rd in class 7-10 years
Austin Curvey, Alton, IL
Flamethrower
2 x 3 x 7
No picture available
Group - Young Carvers
1st in class 11-14 years
Joel Dennison, South Elgin, IL
Stream Brookie
13 x 7 x 4
1st in class 11-14 years
Joel Dennison, South Elgin, IL
Stream Brookie
13 x 7 x 4
Group - Young Carvers
2nd in class 11-14 years
Joel Dennison, South Elgin, IL
Lesser Scaup Drake
5 x 4 x 8
2nd in class 11-14 years
Joel Dennison, South Elgin, IL
Lesser Scaup Drake
5 x 4 x 8
Group - Young Carvers
Talon Stammen, Grand Forks, ND
3rd in class 11-14 years
Edna - 6 x 16 x 36 x 3 x 2
5th in class 11-14 years
Spirit Lure - 2 x 6 x 2
HM in class 11-14 years
Froggie - 1 x 3 x 1
Bucktail - 1 x 4 x 1
Jam & Bread - 5 x 2 x 1
Talon Stammen, Grand Forks, ND
3rd in class 11-14 years
Edna - 6 x 16 x 36 x 3 x 2
5th in class 11-14 years
Spirit Lure - 2 x 6 x 2
HM in class 11-14 years
Froggie - 1 x 3 x 1
Bucktail - 1 x 4 x 1
Jam & Bread - 5 x 2 x 1
Group - Young Carvers
James Jansen, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
4th in class 11-14 years
Fish Getter - 1 x 3 x 1
HM in class 11-14 years
Rooster in the Morn - 3 x 3 x 1
James Jansen, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
4th in class 11-14 years
Fish Getter - 1 x 3 x 1
HM in class 11-14 years
Rooster in the Morn - 3 x 3 x 1
Group - Young Carvers
HM in class 11-14 years
Ashley Guthrie, Amherst, Wi
Love Birds - 7 x 8 x .25
Sweet Rose - 4 x 8 x .25
HM in class 11-14 years
Ashley Guthrie, Amherst, Wi
Love Birds - 7 x 8 x .25
Sweet Rose - 4 x 8 x .25
Group - Young Carvers
Kelly Guthrie, Amherst, WI
HM in class 11-14 years
Coffee Time - 6 x 2 x .25
Kelly Guthrie, Amherst, WI
HM in class 11-14 years
Coffee Time - 6 x 2 x .25
Group - Young Carvers
HM in class 11-14 years
Shayda Afrassiab, Moberly, MO
Silly Screw
HM in class 11-14 years
Shayda Afrassiab, Moberly, MO
Silly Screw
Group - Young Carvers
1st in class 15-18 years
Ashten Pfefferle, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Roses For Mom - 17 x 10 x 1
1st in class 15-18 years
Ashten Pfefferle, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Roses For Mom - 17 x 10 x 1
Group - Young Carvers
Ezekiel Fugate, Sidney,OH
2nd in class 15-18 years
B-17- 2 x 3 x 2
4th in class 15-18 years
Indian Bust - 5 x 4 x 3
5th in class 15-18 years
Toothpick Snowman - 3 x .6 x .6
HM in class 15-18 years
Snowman - 3 x 1 x 8
Ezekiel Fugate, Sidney,OH
2nd in class 15-18 years
B-17- 2 x 3 x 2
4th in class 15-18 years
Indian Bust - 5 x 4 x 3
5th in class 15-18 years
Toothpick Snowman - 3 x .6 x .6
HM in class 15-18 years
Snowman - 3 x 1 x 8
Group - Young Carvers
3rd in class 15-18 years
John Hane, Ohio
Keeping Secrets under His Hat
Santa Kaleidoscope
12 x 3 x 4
3rd in class 15-18 years
John Hane, Ohio
Keeping Secrets under His Hat
Santa Kaleidoscope
12 x 3 x 4
Group - Young Carvers
HM in class 15-18 years
James Guthrie, Amherst, WI
Making Children Happy
8 x 3 x 3
HM in class 15-18 years
James Guthrie, Amherst, WI
Making Children Happy
8 x 3 x 3
Group - Young Carvers
HM in class 15-18 years
Tyler Wales, Elgin,IL
Merganser
5 x 4 x 12
HM in class 15-18 years
Tyler Wales, Elgin,IL
Merganser
5 x 4 x 12
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Group B - Relief Carving
1st in Group - Relief Carving
1st in class People Involvement
Rick Harney, Normal, IL
Leo
29 x 19 x 1
Group B - Relief Carving
1st in Group - Relief Carving
1st in class People Involvement
Rick Harney, Normal, IL
Leo
29 x 19 x 1
2nd in Group - Relief Carving
2nd in class People Involvement
Neil Z. Cox, Toronto, Ontario, CA
Henri
30 x 20 x 5
2nd in class People Involvement
Neil Z. Cox, Toronto, Ontario, CA
Henri
30 x 20 x 5
3rd in Group - Relief Carving
1st in class Caricature Relief
Marvin Kaisersatt, Faribault, MN
XXIV R Mugs
7 x 6 x 6
1st in class Caricature Relief
Marvin Kaisersatt, Faribault, MN
XXIV R Mugs
7 x 6 x 6
Group - Relief Carving
1st in class Scene other than nature
Dylan Goodson, Rockford, AL
Oakachoy Covered Bridge
11 x 16 x 1
1st in class Scene other than nature
Dylan Goodson, Rockford, AL
Oakachoy Covered Bridge
11 x 16 x 1
Group - Relief Carving
1st in Combining 2 or more Group B subjects
Shelly Weiser, Naperville, IL
Humming Birds and Dragonflys
11 x 22 x 2
1st in Combining 2 or more Group B subjects
Shelly Weiser, Naperville, IL
Humming Birds and Dragonflys
11 x 22 x 2
Group - Relief Carving
1st in class Nature Scene - Flora
Douglas Degner, Omaha, NE
Hearts and Roses
8 x 8 x 1
1st in class Nature Scene - Flora
Douglas Degner, Omaha, NE
Hearts and Roses
8 x 8 x 1
Group - Relief Carving
1st in Mythical Relief / Santa Relief
Debra Bergum, Lakeview, AR
Lament for Icarus
21 x 14 x 1
1st in Mythical Relief / Santa Relief
Debra Bergum, Lakeview, AR
Lament for Icarus
21 x 14 x 1
Group - Relief Carving
1st in Natural History - Animals, Birds, Fish, etc.
Debra Bergum, Lakeview, AR
Two Mules
12 x 13 x 1
1st in Natural History - Animals, Birds, Fish, etc.
Debra Bergum, Lakeview, AR
Two Mules
12 x 13 x 1
Group - Relief Carving
1st in class Religious Relief
Bruce Futterer,Russellville, AR
Jesus Praying
8 x 8 x 2
1st in class Religious Relief
Bruce Futterer,Russellville, AR
Jesus Praying
8 x 8 x 2
2007 Competition Winners Gallery
Group C - Abstract & Ornamental Carving
1st in Group - Abstract & Ornamental Carving
1st in Ornamental Carving
Paul R. Anderson, DeForest, WI
The Library, Where Knowledge Grows
12 x 9' x 8
Group C - Abstract & Ornamental Carving
1st in Group - Abstract & Ornamental Carving
1st in Ornamental Carving
Paul R. Anderson, DeForest, WI
The Library, Where Knowledge Grows
12 x 9' x 8
2nd in Group - Abstract & Ornamental Carving
2nd in Ornamental Carving
Erve Moninger, Cedar Grove, WI
Monogrammed Rococo Gartouche
25 x 46 x 5
2nd in Ornamental Carving
Erve Moninger, Cedar Grove, WI
Monogrammed Rococo Gartouche
25 x 46 x 5
3rd in Group - Abstract & Ornamental Carving
1st in class Any other decorative element
Ed Johnson, Springfield, OH
Small Arm 1780
11 x 12 x 5
1st in class Any other decorative element
Ed Johnson, Springfield, OH
Small Arm 1780
11 x 12 x 5
Group - Abstract & Ornamental Carving
1st in Chip Carving, all styles/ objects
Richard A. Young, Manitowoc, WI
Rice Steamer
11 x 9 x 9
1st in Chip Carving, all styles/ objects
Richard A. Young, Manitowoc, WI
Rice Steamer
11 x 9 x 9
Group - Abstract & Ornamental Carving
2nd in Chip Carving, all styles/ objects
Jay Brasher, Petersburg, TN
Butterfly Box
3 x 6 x 6
2nd in Chip Carving, all styles/ objects
Jay Brasher, Petersburg, TN
Butterfly Box
3 x 6 x 6
Group - Abstract & Ornamental Carving
3rd in Chip Carving, all styles/ objects
Marvin Bruha, Tampa, FL
Star Within
18 x 18
3rd in Chip Carving, all styles/ objects
Marvin Bruha, Tampa, FL
Star Within
18 x 18
Group - Abstract & Ornamental Carving
1st in Floral in the Round
Clarence Thurber, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Large Butterfly
20 x 17 x l3
1st in Floral in the Round
Clarence Thurber, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Large Butterfly
20 x 17 x l3
Group - Abstract & Ornamental Carving
1st in class Jewelry
Judy Simmons, Windsor Heights, IA
Floral Pin
3 x 3 x 1
1st in class Jewelry
Judy Simmons, Windsor Heights, IA
Floral Pin
3 x 3 x 1
Group - Abstract & Ornamental Carving
1st in class Canes & Walking Sticks
Mark Gargac, Broomfield, CO
Autumn Wizard
37 x 2 x 2
1st in class Canes & Walking Sticks
Mark Gargac, Broomfield, CO
Autumn Wizard
37 x 2 x 2
2007 Competition Winners Gallery
Group D - Animal Carving
1st in Group - Animal
1st in class Combining two or more Group D subjects in a scene
The Bob Austin Memorial Award
Bill Hall, Elizabeth, CO
Three Bears
11 x 16 x 14
Group D - Animal Carving
1st in Group - Animal
1st in class Combining two or more Group D subjects in a scene
The Bob Austin Memorial Award
Bill Hall, Elizabeth, CO
Three Bears
11 x 16 x 14
2nd in Group - Animal
1st in Realistic - Full Figure, Natural
Arthur E. Long, Arbor Vitae, WI
North Trekker
14 x 18 x 9
1st in Realistic - Full Figure, Natural
Arthur E. Long, Arbor Vitae, WI
North Trekker
14 x 18 x 9
3rd in Group - Animal
2nd in Realistic - Full Figure, Natural
Buell Bums, Trenton, OH
I Heard it in the Grapevine
13 x 6 x 7
2nd in Realistic - Full Figure, Natural
Buell Bums, Trenton, OH
I Heard it in the Grapevine
13 x 6 x 7
Group - Animal
1st in class Realistic - Full Figure, painted
The Alice Vaughn Memorial Award
Kirt Curtis, Marion, IA
Bellowing Bison
7 x 8 x 4
1st in class Realistic - Full Figure, painted
The Alice Vaughn Memorial Award
Kirt Curtis, Marion, IA
Bellowing Bison
7 x 8 x 4
Group - Animal
1st in class Realistic - Other, natural
Wayne Kertz, Mt. View, WY
Still Roaming the West
12 x 6 x 4
1st in class Realistic - Other, natural
Wayne Kertz, Mt. View, WY
Still Roaming the West
12 x 6 x 4
Group - Animal
1st in class Realistic - Other, painted
Richard A. Young, Manitowoc, WI
Horse Bust
6 x 5 x 3
1st in class Realistic - Other, painted
Richard A. Young, Manitowoc, WI
Horse Bust
6 x 5 x 3
2007 Competition Winners Gallery
Group E - Caricature Carving
First Runner Up - Best of Show
1st in Group - Caricatures
1st in Human Figure - Over 15"
CCA Merit Award
Fred Zavadil, Kitchener, Ontario
Maestro
23 x 8 x 12
Group E - Caricature Carving
First Runner Up - Best of Show
1st in Group - Caricatures
1st in Human Figure - Over 15"
CCA Merit Award
Fred Zavadil, Kitchener, Ontario
Maestro
23 x 8 x 12
2nd in Group - Caricatures
1st in Combining of two or more Group E Subjects
Marvin Kaisersatt, Faribault, MN
How About a Light, Big Boy
16 x 14 x 7
1st in Combining of two or more Group E Subjects
Marvin Kaisersatt, Faribault, MN
How About a Light, Big Boy
16 x 14 x 7
3rd in Group - Caricatures
2nd in Human Figure - Over 15"
David Boone, Burnsville, NC
A Man should be Well Groomed
22 x 12 x 12
2nd in Human Figure - Over 15"
David Boone, Burnsville, NC
A Man should be Well Groomed
22 x 12 x 12
Group - Caricatures
1st in class Animal, bird, etc
Floyd Rhadigan, Saline, MI
Cool Cat
12 x 10 x 6
1st in class Animal, bird, etc
Floyd Rhadigan, Saline, MI
Cool Cat
12 x 10 x 6
Group - Caricatures
1st in class Human Figure - Bust, Mask or Head
Marvin Kaisersatt, Faribault, MN
Head Librarian
12 x 7 x 3
1st in class Human Figure - Bust, Mask or Head
Marvin Kaisersatt, Faribault, MN
Head Librarian
12 x 7 x 3
Group - Caricatures
1st in Human Figure - to 15"
The John & Hazel Chaney Award
Donald Mertz, Wilmington, OH
Sage of the Road
5 x 3 x 2
1st in Human Figure - to 15"
The John & Hazel Chaney Award
Donald Mertz, Wilmington, OH
Sage of the Road
5 x 3 x 2
2007 Competition Winners Gallery
Group F - Bird Carving
1st in Group - Birds
1st in Combining 2 or more Group F Subjects
Clark Weaver, Grinnell, IA
Santa Quail
(Mountain, Gambel's & California Quail)
10 x 3 x 5
Group F - Bird Carving
1st in Group - Birds
1st in Combining 2 or more Group F Subjects
Clark Weaver, Grinnell, IA
Santa Quail
(Mountain, Gambel's & California Quail)
10 x 3 x 5
2nd in Group - Birds
2nd in Combining 2 or more Group F Subjects
Sandy Czajka, Troy,OH
We Three Kinglets
20 x 12 x 10
2nd in Combining 2 or more Group F Subjects
Sandy Czajka, Troy,OH
We Three Kinglets
20 x 12 x 10
3rd in Group - Birds
1st in Songbird - Realistic Painted
Butch Clark, Bradford, OH
Song of the South
Adult Carolina Wren
7 x 8 x 7
1st in Songbird - Realistic Painted
Butch Clark, Bradford, OH
Song of the South
Adult Carolina Wren
7 x 8 x 7
Group - Birds
1st in Gamebird or Bird of Prey - Realistic Painted
Jim Leifeld, O'Fallon, MO
Freedom
22 x 15 x 12
1st in Gamebird or Bird of Prey - Realistic Painted
Jim Leifeld, O'Fallon, MO
Freedom
22 x 15 x 12
Group - Birds
1st in class All other species - realistic, painted
Larry Erickson, Waukee,IA
Waiting
8 x 4 x 4
1st in class All other species - realistic, painted
Larry Erickson, Waukee,IA
Waiting
8 x 4 x 4
Group - Birds
1st in Service Class Decoys
Bob Berry, EI Cajon, CA
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper
8 x 9 x 4
1st in Service Class Decoys
Bob Berry, EI Cajon, CA
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper
8 x 9 x 4
Group - Birds
1st in Waterfowl, shorebird, marsh bird - Realistic Painted
Duane Jordan, Carthage, IL
Canvasback Drake
8 x 7 x 14
1st in Waterfowl, shorebird, marsh bird - Realistic Painted
Duane Jordan, Carthage, IL
Canvasback Drake
8 x 7 x 14
2007 Competition Winners Gallery
Group G - Fish, Aquatic Creatures, Amphibians, Reptiles & Dinousaurs
1st in Group - Fish, Aquatic Creatures, Amphibians, Reptiles & Dinousaurs
1st in Realistic Fish - Painted
Buell Burns, Trenton, NJ
Sucker Fish on Gravel Bar
16 x 8 x 15
Group G - Fish, Aquatic Creatures, Amphibians, Reptiles & Dinousaurs
1st in Group - Fish, Aquatic Creatures, Amphibians, Reptiles & Dinousaurs
1st in Realistic Fish - Painted
Buell Burns, Trenton, NJ
Sucker Fish on Gravel Bar
16 x 8 x 15
2nd in Group - Fish, Aquatic Creatures, Amphibians, Reptiles & Dinousaurs
1st in Combining 2 or more Group G Subjects
Josh Guge, Gilberts, IL
Saddled Back Angel Fish and Sea Turtle
35 x 12 x 12
1st in Combining 2 or more Group G Subjects
Josh Guge, Gilberts, IL
Saddled Back Angel Fish and Sea Turtle
35 x 12 x 12
3rd in Group - Fish, Aquatic Creatures, Amphibians, Reptiles & Dinousaurs
1st in All other Aquatic Creatures
Bill Hall, Elizabeth, CO
Sea Turtle
10 x 14 x 17
1st in All other Aquatic Creatures
Bill Hall, Elizabeth, CO
Sea Turtle
10 x 14 x 17
2007 Competition Winners Gallery
Group H - Human Figure not to exceed 15"
1st in Group - Human Figure not to exceed 15" tall
1st in Combining 2 or more Group H Figures
Peter Paces, Croydon, Surrey, England
Trouble at the Castle Wall
14 x 16 x 6
Group H - Human Figure not to exceed 15"
1st in Group - Human Figure not to exceed 15" tall
1st in Combining 2 or more Group H Figures
Peter Paces, Croydon, Surrey, England
Trouble at the Castle Wall
14 x 16 x 6
2nd in Group - Human Figure not to exceed 15" tall
1st in Realistic - Painted
Matt Hey, Mason, TX
Waitin' on Daybreak
9 x 11 x 9
1st in Realistic - Painted
Matt Hey, Mason, TX
Waitin' on Daybreak
9 x 11 x 9
3rd in Group - Human Figure not to exceed 15" tall
1st in Realistic - Natural or Stained
James W. Huck, Poplar Bluff, MO
Ready for the Growing Season
7 x 12 x 12
1st in Realistic - Natural or Stained
James W. Huck, Poplar Bluff, MO
Ready for the Growing Season
7 x 12 x 12
2007 Competition Winners Gallery
Group I - Human Figure exceeds 15 "
1st in Group - Human Figure exceeds 15"
1st in Realistic - Painted
Flexcut Creativity Award
Sandy Smith, Lakeview, AR
Hangin' On
27 x 8 x l3
Group I - Human Figure exceeds 15 "
1st in Group - Human Figure exceeds 15"
1st in Realistic - Painted
Flexcut Creativity Award
Sandy Smith, Lakeview, AR
Hangin' On
27 x 8 x l3
2nd in Group - Human Figure exceeds 15"
2nd in Realistic - Painted
Andy Willburger, Chatham, Ontario
Michael
16 x 16 x 15
2nd in Realistic - Painted
Andy Willburger, Chatham, Ontario
Michael
16 x 16 x 15
3rd in Group - Human Figure - > 15"
1st in Combining two or more Group I Figures
Richard Belcher, Tipp City, OH
The World is Yours
23 x 11 x 11
1st in Combining two or more Group I Figures
Richard Belcher, Tipp City, OH
The World is Yours
23 x 11 x 11
2007 Competition Winners Gallery
Group J - Human Figure - Bust, Hear or Mask
2nd Runner-up, Best of Show
1st in Human Figure - Bust, Head, or Mask
1st in Realistic - Natural or Stained
Vic Hood, Franklin, TN
Old Lace
29 x 20 x l3
Group J - Human Figure - Bust, Hear or Mask
2nd Runner-up, Best of Show
1st in Human Figure - Bust, Head, or Mask
1st in Realistic - Natural or Stained
Vic Hood, Franklin, TN
Old Lace
29 x 20 x l3
2nd in Group - Human Figure - Bust, Head or Mask
1st in Realistic - Painted
Mark Gargac, Broomfield, CO
Pemmican Tonight
11 x 6 x 8
1st in Realistic - Painted
Mark Gargac, Broomfield, CO
Pemmican Tonight
11 x 6 x 8
3rd in Group - Human Figure - Bust, Head or Mask
2nd in Realistic - Natural or Stained
Vic Hood, Franklin, TN
Little Sioux
9 x 5 x 4
2nd in Realistic - Natural or Stained
Vic Hood, Franklin, TN
Little Sioux
9 x 5 x 4
Group - Human Figure - Bust, Head or Mask
1st in class Mask, all subjects
Ron Lunde, Kennewick, WA
Primal Pecking Order
23 x 10 x 8
1st in class Mask, all subjects
Ron Lunde, Kennewick, WA
Primal Pecking Order
23 x 10 x 8
Group - Human Figure - Bust, Head or Mask
Realistic - Natural or Stained
Philip Orchard, London, Ontario
The Patriot
Member of Washington Virginia Reg.
12 x 7 x 7
Realistic - Natural or Stained
Philip Orchard, London, Ontario
The Patriot
Member of Washington Virginia Reg.
12 x 7 x 7
2007 Competition Winners Gallery
Group K - Group Exhibits
Best of Show
1st in Group - Exhibits of 2 or more subjects, human and/or animal
1st in Combining Realistic Humans and/or animals in a scene, all finishes
Judge's Choice - John Engler
Fred Cogelow, Willmar, MN
Incogitant Excogitator (Thoughtless Thinker)
Don Quixote's sidekick on donkey
27 x 16 x 22
Group K - Group Exhibits
Best of Show
1st in Group - Exhibits of 2 or more subjects, human and/or animal
1st in Combining Realistic Humans and/or animals in a scene, all finishes
Judge's Choice - John Engler
Fred Cogelow, Willmar, MN
Incogitant Excogitator (Thoughtless Thinker)
Don Quixote's sidekick on donkey
27 x 16 x 22
2nd in Group - Group - Exhibits of two or more subjects, human &/or animal
1st in Any Combination of Mixed Subjects
Shelly Weiser. Naperville, IL
Emporer and Empress
30 x 28 x 14
1st in Any Combination of Mixed Subjects
Shelly Weiser. Naperville, IL
Emporer and Empress
30 x 28 x 14
3rd in Group - Group - Exhibits of two or more subjects, human &/or animal
1st in Combining Realistic Humans and/or animals in a scene, all finishes
Larry Stout, Atlanta, GA
Rose
19 x 14 x 14
1st in Combining Realistic Humans and/or animals in a scene, all finishes
Larry Stout, Atlanta, GA
Rose
19 x 14 x 14
2007 Competition Winners Gallery
Group L - Religious & Mythical
1st in Group - Religious/Mythical
1st in Group inccorporating a Santa or Mrs. Claus figure, all finishes
Judge's Choice (Peter Benson)
Sandy Smith, Lakeview, AR
SC and the K9s
12 x 12 x 12
Group L - Religious & Mythical
1st in Group - Religious/Mythical
1st in Group inccorporating a Santa or Mrs. Claus figure, all finishes
Judge's Choice (Peter Benson)
Sandy Smith, Lakeview, AR
SC and the K9s
12 x 12 x 12
2nd in Group - Religious/Mythical
1st in class Mythical w/ dominant human characteristics, all finishes
Peter Paces, Croydon, Surrey, England
Icarus
14 x 13 x 6
1st in class Mythical w/ dominant human characteristics, all finishes
Peter Paces, Croydon, Surrey, England
Icarus
14 x 13 x 6
3rd in Group - Religious/Mythical
1st in Santa or Mrs. Claus - single figure, all finishes
The Merle Byram Memorial Award
Donald Elsasser, Omaha,NE
Santa on Delivery
12 x 7 x 6
1st in Santa or Mrs. Claus - single figure, all finishes
The Merle Byram Memorial Award
Donald Elsasser, Omaha,NE
Santa on Delivery
12 x 7 x 6
Group - Religious/Mythical
1st in class Religious figure, all finishes
The Rita Blanton Memorial Award
The Julia Wegner Memorial Award
James Pinkerton, Poplar Bluff, MO
Leaf Motif Cross
15 x 11 x 1
1st in class Religious figure, all finishes
The Rita Blanton Memorial Award
The Julia Wegner Memorial Award
James Pinkerton, Poplar Bluff, MO
Leaf Motif Cross
15 x 11 x 1
Group - Religious/Mythical
1st in class Religious group, combining two or more in a scene, all finishes
James W. Huck, Poplar Bluff, MO
Before the Guests Arrive
12 x 6 x 6
1st in class Religious group, combining two or more in a scene, all finishes
James W. Huck, Poplar Bluff, MO
Before the Guests Arrive
12 x 6 x 6
Group - Religious/Mythical
1st in Mythical w/ Dominant Animal characteristics, all finishes
Stephan Forrin, Woodbridge, ON
Eagle Totem
West Coast Kwakiutl Tribe Style
8' 6" x 14 x 14
1st in Mythical w/ Dominant Animal characteristics, all finishes
Stephan Forrin, Woodbridge, ON
Eagle Totem
West Coast Kwakiutl Tribe Style
8' 6" x 14 x 14
Group - Religious/Mythical
1st in Any Group Incorporating a Mythical figures, all finishes
Cliff Letty, Sturgeon Lake, MN
A Fairy With Attitude
17 x 9 x 6
1st in Any Group Incorporating a Mythical figures, all finishes
Cliff Letty, Sturgeon Lake, MN
A Fairy With Attitude
17 x 9 x 6
2007 Competition Winners Gallery
Group M - Unusual Woods
1st in Group - Unusual Woods
1st in Driftwood/ Weathr'd Wood - Other
Judge's Choice (Bob Guge)
Carol Andre, Forest, MN
To Everything a Season
9 x 16 x 13
Group M - Unusual Woods
1st in Group - Unusual Woods
1st in Driftwood/ Weathr'd Wood - Other
Judge's Choice (Bob Guge)
Carol Andre, Forest, MN
To Everything a Season
9 x 16 x 13
2nd in Group - Unusual Woods
1st in class All others including roots, fence posts, etc
Jon Richard Dennis, Maggie Valley, NC
Moon Rider II
10 x 14 x 3
1st in class All others including roots, fence posts, etc
Jon Richard Dennis, Maggie Valley, NC
Moon Rider II
10 x 14 x 3
3rd in Group - Unusual Woods
1st in Driftwood/ Weathered Wood - Human
Mark Gargac, Broomfield, CO
Native American
22 x 6 x 8
1st in Driftwood/ Weathered Wood - Human
Mark Gargac, Broomfield, CO
Native American
22 x 6 x 8
Group - Unusual Woods
1st in Driftwood/ Weathered Wood - Animal
Buell Bums, Trenton, OR
Settling In
5 x 6 x 3
1st in Driftwood/ Weathered Wood - Animal
Buell Bums, Trenton, OR
Settling In
5 x 6 x 3
Group - Unusual Woods
1st in Bark - Human
Richard Frels, Hillsdale, IL
Bear Claw
17 x 5 x 4
1st in Bark - Human
Richard Frels, Hillsdale, IL
Bear Claw
17 x 5 x 4
Group - Unusual Woods
1st in Bark - Other
Tom Gow, Greer, SC
Big House - Necessary House
15 x 5 x 4
1st in Bark - Other
Tom Gow, Greer, SC
Big House - Necessary House
15 x 5 x 4
Group - Unusual Woods
1st in Cypress Knee - Human
Rusty Johnson, Tulsa, OK
Swamp Spirit
Protector of the animals of the Bayou
11 x 5 x 3
1st in Cypress Knee - Human
Rusty Johnson, Tulsa, OK
Swamp Spirit
Protector of the animals of the Bayou
11 x 5 x 3
2007 Competition Winners Gallery
Group N - Impressionistic/Free Form/Sylized (Wood is predominant)
1st in Group - Impressionistic/Free Form/Stylized
1st in Human
Marvin Kaisersatt, Faribault, MN
Going, Going, Gone
15 x 11 x 4
Group N - Impressionistic/Free Form/Sylized (Wood is predominant)
1st in Group - Impressionistic/Free Form/Stylized
1st in Human
Marvin Kaisersatt, Faribault, MN
Going, Going, Gone
15 x 11 x 4
2nd in Group - Impressionistic/Free Form/Stylized
2nd in Human
Art Mann, Ames, IA
Edges on Ice
20 x 3 x 5
2nd in Human
Art Mann, Ames, IA
Edges on Ice
20 x 3 x 5
3rd in Group - Impressionistic/Free Form/Stylized
1st in All Other
James Wall, Granville, IL
Enchantment
15 x 8 x 6
1st in All Other
James Wall, Granville, IL
Enchantment
15 x 8 x 6
Group - Impressionistic/Free Form/Stylized
1st in Animal, Bird, Fish, etc.
Jeff Kowal, Beaver Falls, PA
Peregrine Perch
14 x 5 x 6
1st in Animal, Bird, Fish, etc.
Jeff Kowal, Beaver Falls, PA
Peregrine Perch
14 x 5 x 6
Group - Impressionistic/Free Form/Stylized
1st in Combining any 2 or more Group N figures
Marvin Kaisersatt, Faribault, MN
Buck-a-Chance to Dance
15 x 11 x 4
1st in Combining any 2 or more Group N figures
Marvin Kaisersatt, Faribault, MN
Buck-a-Chance to Dance
15 x 11 x 4
Group - Impressionistic/Free Form/Stylized
3rd in All Other
Fernando Ortega, Miami, FL
Sweet Links
7 x 12 x 3
3rd in All Other
Fernando Ortega, Miami, FL
Sweet Links
7 x 12 x 3
2007 Competition Winners Gallery
Group Q - Carving From A Roughout
1st in Group - Carving from a roughout
1st in Human
Dale Kirkpatrick, Verona, PA
The Captain (Vicki Bishop roughout)
14 x 7 x 7
Group Q - Carving From A Roughout
1st in Group - Carving from a roughout
1st in Human
Dale Kirkpatrick, Verona, PA
The Captain (Vicki Bishop roughout)
14 x 7 x 7
2nd in Group - Carving from a roughout
2nd in Human
Art Mann, Ames, IA
"Phd" Posthole Digger (Steve Prescott roughout)
11 x 4 x 4
2nd in Human
Art Mann, Ames, IA
"Phd" Posthole Digger (Steve Prescott roughout)
11 x 4 x 4
3rd in Group - Carving from a roughout
1st in class Animal
James Trumpy, Janesville, WI
Fawn (Dee Gibson roughout)
6 x 5 x 2
1st in class Animal
James Trumpy, Janesville, WI
Fawn (Dee Gibson roughout)
6 x 5 x 2
Group - Carving from a roughout
1st in Other
Jeff Olson, Sandwich, IL
Acanthus Spoon (Walter Shaw roughout)
9 x 2
1st in Other
Jeff Olson, Sandwich, IL
Acanthus Spoon (Walter Shaw roughout)
9 x 2
2007 Competition Winners Gallery
Group P - Instructor Assisted Carvings
1st in Group - Instructor Assisted Carvings
1st in Human
D. "Whitey" Hershberger, Eureka, IL
C.LA (Central Illinois Arborist)
18 x 13 x 11
Group P - Instructor Assisted Carvings
1st in Group - Instructor Assisted Carvings
1st in Human
D. "Whitey" Hershberger, Eureka, IL
C.LA (Central Illinois Arborist)
18 x 13 x 11
2nd in Group - Instructor Assisted Carvings
2nd in Human
Kenny Schiwitz, Kelso, MO
Nad (Vic Hood)
24 x 14 x 12
2nd in Human
Kenny Schiwitz, Kelso, MO
Nad (Vic Hood)
24 x 14 x 12
3rd in Group - Instructor Assisted Carvings
1st in Combining Human/s and animal/s
Sandy Smith, Lakeview, AR
Old World Santa with sack of puppies
(Steve Brown Collide-a-scope)
10 x 4 x 6
1st in Combining Human/s and animal/s
Sandy Smith, Lakeview, AR
Old World Santa with sack of puppies
(Steve Brown Collide-a-scope)
10 x 4 x 6
Group - Instructor Assisted Carvings
1st in Other
David Paul Molitor, Windsor, WI
The Sentries
(Stenman seminar)
23 x 14 x 1
1st in Other
David Paul Molitor, Windsor, WI
The Sentries
(Stenman seminar)
23 x 14 x 1
Group - Instructor Assisted Carvings
1st in Animal
Asher Guge, Sleepy Hollow, IL
Western Tanager
(Bob Guge seminar)
14 x 5 x 5
1st in Animal
Asher Guge, Sleepy Hollow, IL
Western Tanager
(Bob Guge seminar)
14 x 5 x 5
