2008
​International Woodcarvers Congress
Pictures by  Marc Featherly

2008
​International Woodcarvers Congress
Pictures by  Marc Featherly
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2008 International Woodcarvers Congress
Competition Winners Gallery

2008 Competition Winners Gallery
Best of Show
Best of Show
1st in Group - Religious/Mythical
1st in Class - Mythical w/ Dominant Human Characteristics, all finishes
Fred Zavadi, Kitchener, Ontario, CA
Ready to Fly
32 x 18 x 16

1st Runner-up, Best of Show
1st in Group - Caricature
1st in Class - Human Figure - Over 15"
CCA Merit Award
Fred Zavadil, Kitchener, Ontario, CA
Cellist
16 x 13 x 8

2nd Runner-up, Best of Show
1st in Group - Human Figure - exceeds 15"
1st in Realistic - Natural or Stained
Fred Zavadil, Kitchener, Ontario, CA
Archer
42 x 16 x 25

2008 Competition Winners Gallery
Group A - Young Carvers

Group - Young Carvers
1st in Class - 7-10 years
Dominic Spencer, Hudson, MI
Tufted Titmouse
8 x 5 x 6

Group - Young Carvers
1st in Class - 11 to 14years Old
Joshua Knottnerus, Dandee, IL
Bald Eagle
12 x 8 x 8

Group - Young Carvers
2rd in Class - 11-14 years
Randi Fowler, St Charles, IL
Puffer
12 x 10 x 10

Group - Young Carvers
3rd in Class 11-14 years
Kelly Guthrie, Amherst, WI
Happy Snowman
6 x 3 x 3

Group - Young Carvers
HM in Class - 11-14 years
Ashley Guthrie, Amherst, Wi
Happy Snowman/Polka Dots6 x 4 x 3

Group - Young Carvers
3rd in Group
1st in Class - 15-18 years Old
Lestan Raines, New Castle, IN
Cedar Conch Seashell
7 x 9 x 12

Group - Young Carvers
Joel Denniso, South Elgin, I
2nd in Class - 15-18 years Old
Rainbow on the Rise - 15 x 8 x 7
HM in Class - 15-18 years Old
Miniature Black-capped Chicade
7 x 4 x 4

Group - Young Carvers
3rd in Class - 15-18 years Old
Lydia Daugaard, Elgin, IL
Bird
10 x 7 x 6

Group - Young Carvers
4th in Class - 15-18 years Old
James Guthrie, Amherst, WI
Scar Face
20 x 4 x 3

Group - Young Carvers
5th in Class - 15-18 years Old
Samantha Loga, Xenia, OH
Night of the Tiger
8 x 6 x 6

Group - Young Carvers
HM in class 15-18 years
Timothy Daugaard, Elgin, IL
Muskie
9 x 7 x 6

2008 Competition Winners Gallery
Group B - Relief Carving

1st in Group - Relief Carving
1st in Class - People Involvement
Fred Cogelow, Willmar, MN
Simple Pleasure of Edifying the College
"It's Your Sparkplug, Dummy"
20 x 14 x 6

2nd in Group - Relief Carving
1st in Class - Scene Other than Nature
Flexcut Creativity Award
Dylan Goodson, Rockford, AL
The Homestead
12 x 29 x 3

3rd in Group - Relief Carving
2nd in Class - People Involvement
Lawrence (Gene) Thomas, Ft. Worth, TX
Brett
10 x 11 x 1.8

Group - Relief Carving
1st in Class - Animals, Birds, Fish, etc.
Andrzej Szczurek, Baldwinsville, NY
Kingfisher at Rest
18 x 23 x 4

Group - Relief Carving
1st in Class - Caricature Relief
Bruce Futterer, Russellville, AR
Purple Heart
(Bill Mauldin's Character - Wants Aspirin)
28 x 20 x 1

Group - Relief Carving
1st in Class - Combining 2 or more Group B Classes
Marilou Shook, Lecanto, FL
Orchid and Frogs
27 x 14 x 2

Group - Relief Carving
1st in Class - Mythical Relief / Santa Relief
Neil Z. Cox, Toronto, Ontario, CA
Father Christmas
19 x 13 x 4

Group - Relief Carving
1st in Class - Nature Scene - Flora
Debra Bergum, Lakeview, AR
Peonies in Vase
21 x 13 x 1

Group - Relief Carving
1st in class Religious Relief
Gregory Wirtz, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Prayer For Peace
12 x 9 x 1

2008 Competition Winners Gallery
Group C - Abstract & Ornamental Carving

1st in Group - Abstract & Ornamental Carving
1st in Class - Ornamental Carving
Andrzej Szczurek, Baldwinsville, NY
Instrumental Reflection
35 x 18 x 4

2nd in Group - Abstract & Ornamental Carving
2nd in Class - Ornamental Carving
Bill Cox, Bradford, OH
Before The Storm
5 x 48 x 1

3rd in Group - Abstract & Ornamental Carving
1st in Class - Canes and Walking Sticks
Corky Breece, Washington, MO
Mask w/ 2- Hands
57 x 2 x 2

Group - Abstract & Ornamental Carving
1st in Class - Any Other Decorative Element
Darlene Burson, Sioux City, IA
Little One
3 x 6 x 4

Group - Abstract & Ornamental Carving
1st in Class - Chip Carving, all styles/ objects
Marvin Bruha, Tampa, FL
Stary Eyes
12 x 12 x 1

Group - Abstract & Ornamental Carving
3rd in Class - Chip Carving, all styles/ objects
The Rita Blanton Memorial Award
Juan J Marin, Kennewick, WA
Decorated Pie Plate
12 x 12 x 4

Group - Abstract & Ornamental Carving
1st in Class - Floral in the Round
Tim Detweiler, Tipp City, OH
Tree
14 x 10 x 8

Group - Abstract & Ornamental Carving
1st in Class - Jewelry
Art Laturno, St. Louis, MO
Indian Buckle

2008 Competition Winners Gallery
Group D - Animal Carving

1st in Group - Animal
1st in Class - Realistic - Full Figure, Painted
Judge's Choice - Bob Berry
The Alice Vaughn Memorial Award
Sandy Smith, Lakeview, AR
Dusty
10 x 13 x 13

2nd in Group - Animal
1st in Class - Realistic - Other, Painted
Debbe Edwards, Miami, OK
The Eyes
13 x 7 x 7

3rd in Group - Animal
2nd in Class -Realistic - Full Figure, Natural
Arthur E. Long, Arbor Vitae, WI
Top of the World
14 x 8 x 6

Group - Animal
1st in Class - Carousel Animals /Menagerie, all finishes
Ed Hrncir, Brooklyn Hts, OH
Flag Horse
8 x 5 x 10

Group - Animal
1st in Class - Combining 2 or more Group D subjects in a scene
The Bob Austin Memorial Award
Arthur E. Long, Arbor Vitae, WI
Run Like The Wind
12 x 22 x 7

Group - Animal
1st in class Realistic - Other, natural
Jay Brasher, Petersburg, TN
Observed
5 x 2 x 5

2008 Competition Winners Gallery
Group E - Caricature Carving

First Runner Up - Best of Show
1st in Group - Caricatures
1st in Class - Human Figure - Over 15"
CCA Merit Award
Fred Zavadil, Kitchener, Ontario, CA
Cellist
16 x 13 x 8

2nd in Group - Caricatures
1st in Class - Combining of two or more Group E Subjects in a scene
Ol' Don Burgdorf Caricature Group Award
Judge's Choice - Randy Landen

Marvin Kaisersatt, Faribault, MN
AW….Rats!
(Sherlock Trails Cat Burglar)
24 x 8 x 6

3rd in Group - Caricatures
1st in Human Figure - Not to exceed 15"
The John & Hazel Chaney Award
Marvin Kaisersatt, Faribault, MN
More Lift This Time - Dependable, High-Quality Delivery Services (Fred's Hex)
15 x 13 x 6

Group - Caricatures
1st in class Animal, bird, etc
Richard Belcher, Tipp City, OH
Pet Me
9 x 5 x 6

Group - Caricatures
1st in class Human Figure - Bust, Mask or Head
Bruce Futterer, Russellville, AR
Ivan the Terrible
8 x 5 x 4

2008 Competition Winners Gallery
Group F - Bird Carving

1st in Group - Birds
1st in Class - Combining 2 or more Group F Subjects
Josh Guge, Gilberts, IL
Water Thrush
24 x 6 x 6

2nd in Group - Birds
1st in Class - Songbird - Realistic Painted
Robert D. Kroese, Pella, IA
Spring's Glory
14 x 8 x 8

3rd in Group - Birds
1st in Class - All Other Species - Realistic
Sandy Czajka, Troy, OH
Nuts to You
15 x 18 x 6

Group - Birds
1st in Class - All Species - Realistic, Natural or Stained
Larry Cornwell, Morton, IL
National History
6 x 32 x 16

Group - Birds
1st in Class - Gamebird or Bird of Prey - Realistic, Painted
Robert D. Kroese, Pella, IA
Watchful Bob
8 x 8 x 8

Group - Birds
1st in Class - Service Class Decoys
Robert D. Kroese, Pella, IA
Drake Wood Decoy
7 x 14 x 8

Group - Birds
1st in Waterfowl, shorebird, marsh bird - Realistic Painted
Duane Jordan, Carthage, IL
Pintail Drake
7 x 6 x 13

2008 Competition Winners Gallery
Group G - Fish, Aquatic Creatures, Amphibians, Reptiles & Dinousaurs

1st in Group - Fish, Aquatic Creatures, Amphibians, Reptiles & Dinousaurs
1st in Class - Combining 2 or more Group G Subjects
Josh Guge, Gilberts, IL
Crown Butterfly
30 x 8 x 8

2nd in Group - Fish, Aquatic Creatures, Amphibians, Reptiles & Dinousaurs
1st in Class - Realistic Fish - Painted
James Spencer, Hudson, MI
Reef II (Copper-banded Butterfly Fish)
18 x 6 x 6

3rd in Group - Fish, Aquatic Creatures, Amphibians, Reptiles & Dinousaurs
2nd in Class - Realistic Fish - Painted
Terry Page, Hillsboro, IL
Hogfish are Neat
21 x 18 x 13

Group - Fish, Aquatic Creatures, Amphibians, Reptiles & Dinousaurs
1st in Class - All other Aquatic Creatures
Bruce Blihovde, Dardanelle, AR
Little Toad
2 x 2 x 2

Group - Fish, Aquatic Creatures, Amphibians, Reptiles & Dinousaurs
1st in Class - Realistic Fish - Natural or Stained
Larry Cornwell, Morton, IL
The Climb Back Home
22 x 22 x 11

2008 Competition Winners Gallery
Group H - Human Figure not to exceed 15"

1st in Group - Human Figure not to exceed 15" tall
1st in Class - Realistic - Natural or Stained
James Huc, Poplar Bluff, MO
I Could Have Danced all Night
8.25 x 3 x 3

2nd in Group - Human Figure not to exceed 15" tall
2nd in Class - Realistic - Natural or Stained
William J Bartolic, Shoreview, MN
Sarah

3rd in Group - Human Figure not to exceed 15" tall
1st in Class - Combining 2 or more Group H Figures in a Scene
Richard A. Young, Manitowoc, WI
The Tackle - Two Football Players (Norman Rockwell)
11 x 9 x 5

Group - Human Figure not to exceed 15" tall
1st in Realistic - Painted
Bruce Futterer, Russellville, AR
Over the Hill
9 x 4 x 3

2008 Competition Winners Gallery
Group I - Human Figure exceeds 15 "

2nd Runner-up, Best of Show
1st in Group - Human Figure exceeds 15"
1st in Realistic - Natural or Stained
Fred Zavadil, Kitchener, Ontario, CA
Archer
42 x 16 x 25

2nd in Group - Human Figure exceeds 15"
1st in Class - Realistic - Painted
Dennis Mihm, Salem, OR
The Dance Shawl "OMUSHANANA"
28 x 5 x 3

3rd in Group - Human Figure - > 15"
1st in Class - Combining two or more Group I Figures in a Scene
William McAllister, Carlinville, IL
History Lesson
20 x x 8

 2008 Competition Winners Gallery
Group J - Human Figure - Bust, Hear or Mask

1st in Human Figure - Bust, Head, or Mask
1st in Class - Realistic - Natural or Stained
Judge's Choice - Peter Paces
Janet Denton Cordell, Fayetteville, AR
Ellender's Window
25 x 10 x 10

2nd in Group - Human Figure - Bust, Head or Mask
2nd in Class - Realistic - Natural or Stained
Vic Hood, Franklin, TN
The Scout - Billie Bowlegs
20 x 17 x 14

3rd in Group - Human Figure - Bust, Head or Mask
1st in Class - Realistic - Painted
Terry Brasher, Petersburg, TN
Black Elk
17 x 9 x 8

Group - Human Figure - Bust, Head or Mask
1st in Class - Mask, all subjects
Corky Breece, Washington, MO
Gladiator
12 x 8 x 6

Group - Human Figure - Bust, Head or Mask
5th in Class - Realistic - Natural or Stained
Andy Willburge, Chatham, Ontario, CA
Sad Indian
20 x 13 x 13

2008 Competition Winners Gallery
Group K - Group Exhibits

1st in Group - Exhibits of Two Or More Subjects, Human and/or Animal
1st in Class - Any Combination of Mixed 
Subjects not covered by a more specific class, all types and finishes
Fred Cogelow, Willmar, MN
A Treatment of the Madness of King George
(A Study in Experimental Relief In-the-Round)
20 x 10 x 6

2nd in Group - Exhibits of Two Or More Subjects, Human and/or Animal
1st in Combining Realistic Humans and/or animals in a scene, all finishes
Chris Howard, Gatlinburg, TN
Addiction - "You Can Save Someone From Outside But Not Themselves"
45 x 17 x 17

2008 Competition Winners Gallery
Group L - Religious & Mythical

Best of Show
1st in Group - Religious/Mythical
1st in Class - Mythical w/ Dominant Human Characteristics, all finishes
Fred Zavadi, Kitchener, Ontario, CA
Ready to Fly
32 x 18 x 16

2nd in Group - Religious/Mythical
1st in Class - Religious Group - 2 or more religious subjects or objects in a scene, all finishes
Greg Duffey, Iowa City, IA
St. Patrick
12 x 48 x 8

3rd in Group - Religious/Mythical
1st in Santa or Mrs. Claus - single figure, all finishes
The Merle Byram Memorial Award
Jim Willis, Kansas City, MO
Peace Santa
12 x 5 x 5

Group - Religious/Mythical
1st in Class - Mythical w/ Dominant Animal characteristics, all finishes
Bob Cain, Wichita, KS
Gryphon
10 x 6 x 3

Group - Religious/Mythical
1st in Class - Religious subject or object, all finishes
The Julia Wegner Memorial Award
Sophie Kubisiak, Stevens Point, WI
Chip Carved Cross
11 x 7 x 1

Group - Religious/Mythical
Class - Mythical w/ Dominant Human Characteristics, all finishes
Helli Mayr, Mutters, Austria
Angelic Cherub
x 6 x 7

 2008 Competition Winners Gallery
Group M - Unusual Woods

1st in Group - Unusual Woods
1st in Class - All others: roots, fence posts, etc. - Human(s)
Chris Howard, Gatlinburg, TN
I Need Gas Money
18 x 6 x 3

2nd in Group - Unusual Woods
1st in Class - Cypress Knee - Human
Rusty Johnson, Tulsa, OK
Earth, Wind, Fire, and Water
(The Elements in the Bayou)
17 x 3 x 5

3rd in Group - Unusual Woods
1st in Class - Bark - Other
Tom Gow, Greer, SC
Keeper's Light
15 x 7 x 3

Group - Unusual Woods
1st in Class - All others: roots, fence posts, etc. - Other
Tom Gow, Greer, SC
Cedar Lodge
24 x 9 x 13

Group - Unusual Woods
1st in Class - Bark - Animal
Bruce Futterer, Russellville, AR
Bark Fish
4 x 18 x 3

Group - Unusual Woods
1st in Class - Bark - Human
Mary-Ann Jack-Bleach, London, Ontario, CA
The Fisherman
7 x 3 x 3

Group - Unusual Woods
1st in Class - Cypress Knee - Animal
Tom Kreyling, Arnold, MO
Proud & Free
22 x 6 x 6

Group - Unusual Woods
1st in Class - Cypress Knee - Other
Bruce Futterer, Russellville, AR
Knee Jerk
10 x 5 x 4

Group - Unusual Woods
1st in Class - Driftwood/ Weath'rd Wood - Human
Rusty Johnson, Tulsa, OK
Wood and Wind Spirit
13 x 3 x 4

Group - Unusual Woods
1st in Class - Driftwood/ Weath'rd Wood - Other
John R. Dotson, Cincinnati, OH
Skimming the Surface
15 x 38 x 10

Group - Unusual Woods
1st in Class - Driftwood/ Weath'rd Wood - Animal
Robert Le Master, Muskego, WI
Winged Spirit
30 x 23 x 20

2008 Competition Winners Gallery
Group N - Impressionistic/Free Form/Sylized (Wood is predominant)

1st in Group - Impressionistic/Free Form/Stylized
1st in Class - Combining any 2 or more Group N figures
Jim Willis, Kansas City, MO
Cold Notes
13 x 6 x 6

2nd in Group - Impressionistic/Free Form/Stylized
1st in Class - All Other
Rusty Johnson, Tulsa, OK
King of the Creek
10 x 4.5 x 4.5

3rd in Group - Impressionistic/Free Form/Stylized
2nd in Class - All Other
Clayton Linscheid, Sterling, IL
Bear Head - Toot Remover Scoop
(Stylized Dipper from Cherry Burl)
14 x 5 x 5

Group - Impressionistic/Free Form/Stylized
1st in Class - Animal, Bird, Fish, etc.
William Wohlford, Bettendorf, IA
Essence of Elegance
32 x 26 x 6

Group - Impressionistic/Free Form/Stylized
1st in Class - Combining two or More Group N Subjects in a Scene
Bruce Futterer, Russellville, AR
Bronc Buster
10 x 4 x 4

Group - Impressionistic/Free Form/Stylized
1st in Class - Fish, Aquatic Creature(s)
Charlie Arnold, Anderson, SC
Almost Flipper
8 x 14 x 4

Group - Impressionistic/Free Form/Stylized
1st in Class - Human
Marvin Kaisersatt, Faribault, MN
Bein' Cool
12 x 8 x 3

Group - Impressionistic/Free Form/Stylized
3rd in Class - All Other
Jan Van de Pol, 5709 PB Helmond, The Netherlands
This is Not a Banana
3 x 12 x 3

2008 Competition Winners Gallery
Group Q - Carving From A Roughout

1st in Group - Carving from a roughout
1st in Class - Other
Jeff Olson, Sandwich, IL
Drakestil
Roughout by Walter "Bud" Shaw

2nd in Group - Carving from a roughout
1st in Class - Human
Joe Lehman, Dayton, OH
Indian Chief
11 x 4 x 4

3rd in Group - Carving from a roughout
1st in Class - Animal
Gregory Wirtz, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Lions International
Bust of Lion - Deb Edwards Roughout
10 x 6 x 6

Group - Carving from a roughout
1st in Class - Combining Human(s) and Animal(s)
Gregory Wirtz, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Cowboy Coffee Genie
Roughout by Teasdale
18 x 5 x 4

 2008 Competition Winners Gallery
Group P - Instructor Assisted Carvings

1st in Group - Instructor Assisted Carvings
1st in Class - Human
James Spencer, Hudson, M
For the Shilin
Vic Hood - Scottish Soldier
26 x 14 x 12

2nd in Group - Instructor Assisted Carvings
2nd in Class - Human
Corky Breece, Washington, MO
Civil War Soldier
Civil War Bust - Vic Hood
22 x 15 x 12

3rd in Group - Instructor Assisted Carvings
1st in Class - Other
Debra Bergum, Lakeview, AR
Norman Rockwell "Santa" Cover Sat Eve Post
Bruce Futterer - Relief Carving
10 x 4 x 6

Group - Instructor Assisted Carvings
1st in Class - Animal
William Whitmor, Davenport, IA
Trumpeting Elk
Kirt Curtis -Trumpeting Elk
8 x 5 x 10

Group - Instructor Assisted Carvings
1st in Class - Combining Human(s) and Animal(s)
Lowell E. Sturrup, Houston, TX
Deer Slayer
Bernadi in Italy
15 x 7 x 5