2013 IWC Carving Show - Pictures by Mark Featherly
and thanks to IWC for allowing us to post pictures of their shows
and thanks to IWC for allowing us to post pictures of their shows
The 2013 International Woodcarvers Congress
Competition Winners Gallery
Photography by Marc Featherly,
Normal, IL
Best of Show
Competition Winners Gallery
Photography by Marc Featherly,
Normal, IL
Best of Show
Best of Show
1st in Group E: Caricatures
1st in Class 505: Combining of two or more Group E Subjects
"Ol' Don" & Sandie Burgdorf (Art of Ol'Don) Award - Class 505 (1st)
Questions & Answer Equally, Profound Fred Cogelow, Willmar, MN - 21x10x14
1st in Group E: Caricatures
1st in Class 505: Combining of two or more Group E Subjects
"Ol' Don" & Sandie Burgdorf (Art of Ol'Don) Award - Class 505 (1st)
Questions & Answer Equally, Profound Fred Cogelow, Willmar, MN - 21x10x14
First Runner-up, Best of Show
1st in Group F: Birds
1st in Class 606: Combining 2 or more Group F Subjects - Butterfly Catcher
Josh Guge, Gilberts, IL - 36x8x8
1st in Group F: Birds
1st in Class 606: Combining 2 or more Group F Subjects - Butterfly Catcher
Josh Guge, Gilberts, IL - 36x8x8
Second Runner-up, Best of Show
1st in Group J: Human Figure - Bust, Head, or Mask
1st in Class 851: Realistic, painted
White Buffalo - Terry Brasher, Petersburg, TN -26x20x18
1st in Group J: Human Figure - Bust, Head, or Mask
1st in Class 851: Realistic, painted
White Buffalo - Terry Brasher, Petersburg, TN -26x20x18
The 2013 Competition Winners GalleryGroup A - Young Carvers
1st in Class 101: 7 to 10 Years Old
Duck on Pond
Autumn Douglas, Beloit, Wi - 4x7x5
Duck on Pond
Autumn Douglas, Beloit, Wi - 4x7x5
HM in Class 101
Maquoketa Cardinal
Carly Langenberg, Maquoketa, IA 7x6x3
2nd in Class 101
Nanny's Barn
David Hollenberg, Festus, MO 10x8x1
4th in Class 101
Hip-Hippo-Ray
Katelyn Lorenz, Dubuque, IA 4x3x5
Maquoketa Cardinal
Carly Langenberg, Maquoketa, IA 7x6x3
2nd in Class 101
Nanny's Barn
David Hollenberg, Festus, MO 10x8x1
4th in Class 101
Hip-Hippo-Ray
Katelyn Lorenz, Dubuque, IA 4x3x5
1st in Class 102: 11 to 14years Old
Robo Gator
Brandon Box, Newhall, IA - 3x6x4
Robo Gator
Brandon Box, Newhall, IA - 3x6x4
5th in Class 102
Whale Tales
Liberty Wirtz, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 2x3x1
3rd in Class 102
Ah, Dinner Was Good
Alexander Hollenberg, Festus, MO 7x7x1
2nd in Class 102
Fantasy Fish
Parker Houdeshell, Marion, IA 4x5x2
Whale Tales
Liberty Wirtz, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 2x3x1
3rd in Class 102
Ah, Dinner Was Good
Alexander Hollenberg, Festus, MO 7x7x1
2nd in Class 102
Fantasy Fish
Parker Houdeshell, Marion, IA 4x5x2
1st in Class 103: 15-18 years Old
Coiled Ribbon Snake
Joshua Hamilton, Harrisburg, PA - 5x4x12
Coiled Ribbon Snake
Joshua Hamilton, Harrisburg, PA - 5x4x12
4th in Class 103
Finding Nemo
Dominic Spencer, Hudson, MI 7x7x5
3rd in Class 103
Hunting Dog with Flashed Ringneck Pheasant
Joshua Hamilton, Harrisburg, PA 5x2x13
2nd in Class 103
Lazy Leopard
Jacob Langenberg, Maquoketa, IA - 12x12x6
Finding Nemo
Dominic Spencer, Hudson, MI 7x7x5
3rd in Class 103
Hunting Dog with Flashed Ringneck Pheasant
Joshua Hamilton, Harrisburg, PA 5x2x13
2nd in Class 103
Lazy Leopard
Jacob Langenberg, Maquoketa, IA - 12x12x6
1st in Class 104: Instructor Assisted 7-10 years old as of June 1st
Frog on Lily Pad
Naomi Box, Newhall, IA - 2x5x5
Frog on Lily Pad
Naomi Box, Newhall, IA - 2x5x5
1st in Class 105: Instructor Assisted 11-14 years old as of June 1st
Bald Eagle
Shane Cloonan, Gilberts, IL - 6x4x4
Bald Eagle
Shane Cloonan, Gilberts, IL - 6x4x4
HM in Class 105
Saw-Whet Owl
Andrew Beverly, Hampshire, IL 6x3x3
2nd in Class 105
Otter on Water
Parker Houdeshell, Marion, IA 3x8x5
5th in Class 105
Bobby Clown
Grace Schweitzer, Geneva, IL - 5x5x6
Saw-Whet Owl
Andrew Beverly, Hampshire, IL 6x3x3
2nd in Class 105
Otter on Water
Parker Houdeshell, Marion, IA 3x8x5
5th in Class 105
Bobby Clown
Grace Schweitzer, Geneva, IL - 5x5x6
1st in Class 106: Instructor Assisted 15-18 years old as of June 1st
Western Tanager on Pine Branch
Isabel McNamera, Elgin, IL - 8x12x8
Western Tanager on Pine Branch
Isabel McNamera, Elgin, IL - 8x12x8
The 2013 Competition Winners GalleryGroup B - Relief Carving
1st in Group B
1st in Class 203: People Involvement
Famished Fritz "Fingers" Feldmann
Fred Cogelow, Willmar, MN - 16x14x5
1st in Class 203: People Involvement
Famished Fritz "Fingers" Feldmann
Fred Cogelow, Willmar, MN - 16x14x5
2nd in Group B
1st in Class 201
Judge's Choice - Linda Curtis
Flowers on Lace
Debra Bergum, Lakeview, AR - 21x9x1
1st in Class 201
Judge's Choice - Linda Curtis
Flowers on Lace
Debra Bergum, Lakeview, AR - 21x9x1
3rd in Group B
1st in Class 202: Scene other than nature: Buildings, Bridges, etc.
Mabry Mill
Dylan Goodson, Rockford, AL - 11x16x3
1st in Class 202: Scene other than nature: Buildings, Bridges, etc.
Mabry Mill
Dylan Goodson, Rockford, AL - 11x16x3
3rd in Class 203: People Involvement
Eliza Doolittle
Peter Paces, Croydon, United Kingdom - 15x10x2
Eliza Doolittle
Peter Paces, Croydon, United Kingdom - 15x10x2
1st in Class 204: Animals, Birds, Fish, etc.
Capitol Carvers of Wisconsin Award - Class 204 (1st)
English Barn Owl
Dylan Goodson, Rockford, AL - 17x15x3
Capitol Carvers of Wisconsin Award - Class 204 (1st)
English Barn Owl
Dylan Goodson, Rockford, AL - 17x15x3
1st in Class 205: Caricature Relief
After Thought
Fred Cogelow, Willmar, MN - 57x9x6
After Thought
Fred Cogelow, Willmar, MN - 57x9x6
1st in Class 206: Mythical / Santa Relief
Greg Wirtz Award - Class 206 (1st)
He Knows if You've Been Bad or Good
Tom Kreyling, Arnold, MO - 16x11x1
Greg Wirtz Award - Class 206 (1st)
He Knows if You've Been Bad or Good
Tom Kreyling, Arnold, MO - 16x11x1
1st in Class 207: Religious Relief
Martin Giles Sr. Memorial Award
Ralph & Katie Strecker Award - Class 207 (1st)
Medicine Man (The Ghost Dance)
Gregory Wirtz, Wisconsin Rapids, WI - 16x16x1
Martin Giles Sr. Memorial Award
Ralph & Katie Strecker Award - Class 207 (1st)
Medicine Man (The Ghost Dance)
Gregory Wirtz, Wisconsin Rapids, WI - 16x16x1
2nd in Class 207: Religious Relief
Martin Giles Sr. Memorial Award
Ralph & Katie Strecker Award - Class 207 (2nd)
Giving Thanks
Kenneth Corbin, Moline, IL - 12x12x1/4
Martin Giles Sr. Memorial Award
Ralph & Katie Strecker Award - Class 207 (2nd)
Giving Thanks
Kenneth Corbin, Moline, IL - 12x12x1/4
3rd in Class 207: Religious Relief
Martin Giles Sr. Memorial Award
Ralph & Katie Strecker Award - Class 207 (3rd)
Christ
Bruce Henn, Troy, OH - 16x12x1
Martin Giles Sr. Memorial Award
Ralph & Katie Strecker Award - Class 207 (3rd)
Christ
Bruce Henn, Troy, OH - 16x12x1
1st in Class 208: Combining 2 or more Group B subjects
First Snow
Bridges Dillehay, Madison, TN - 12x54x2
First Snow
Bridges Dillehay, Madison, TN - 12x54x2
The 2013 Competition Winners GalleryGroup C - Ornamental Carving
1st in Group C
1st in Class 301: Ornamental Carving
Charles Arnold Award - Class 301 (1st)
Tribute to Number "43"
Bruce Burkholder, Madison, OH - 17x16x1
1st in Class 301: Ornamental Carving
Charles Arnold Award - Class 301 (1st)
Tribute to Number "43"
Bruce Burkholder, Madison, OH - 17x16x1
2nd in Group C
1st in Class 305: Chip Carving, all styles/ objects
Hugh B. Babcock Award - Class 305 (1st)
Icositetradecagon
Warren Rauscher, Raymore, MO - 8x11x11
1st in Class 305: Chip Carving, all styles/ objects
Hugh B. Babcock Award - Class 305 (1st)
Icositetradecagon
Warren Rauscher, Raymore, MO - 8x11x11
3rd in Group C
1st in Class 306: Any other decorative element: Toys, Dolls, Cars
Rocking Horse
Bruce Burkholder, Madison, OH - 34x42x20
1st in Class 306: Any other decorative element: Toys, Dolls, Cars
Rocking Horse
Bruce Burkholder, Madison, OH - 34x42x20
1st in Class 302: Jewelry
Fall Leaves
Herman Sporleder, Manitowoc, WI - 9x7x1
Fall Leaves
Herman Sporleder, Manitowoc, WI - 9x7x1
1st in Class 303: Canes and Walking Sticks
Walking Cane/Stick
Dick A Boeckenstedt, Dyersville, IA - 44x1x1
Walking Cane/Stick
Dick A Boeckenstedt, Dyersville, IA - 44x1x1
1st in Class 304; Floral in the Round
Walnut Fruit Bowl
Bruce Burkholder, Madison, OH - 8x14x14
Walnut Fruit Bowl
Bruce Burkholder, Madison, OH - 8x14x14
2nd in Class 306: Any other decorative element: Toys, Dolls, Cars
Daughter Ball Glove
Bud Pipher, Whitby, ON - 6x8x10
Daughter Ball Glove
Bud Pipher, Whitby, ON - 6x8x10
The 2013 Competition Winners GalleryGroup D - Animal
1st in Group D
1st in Class 403: Realistic - Other, painted
Quiet Attention
Bruce Burkholder, Madison, OH - 38x17x13
1st in Class 403: Realistic - Other, painted
Quiet Attention
Bruce Burkholder, Madison, OH - 38x17x13
2nd in Group D
1st in Class 402: Realistic - Full Figure, natural or stained
Singing in the Rain
Bruce Burkholder, Madison, OH - 21x18x8
1st in Class 402: Realistic - Full Figure, natural or stained
Singing in the Rain
Bruce Burkholder, Madison, OH - 21x18x8
3rd in Group D
1st in Class 407: Combining 2 or more Group D Subjects
Bob Austin Memorial Award -Belleville Holzschnitzers - Class 407
Timberline Royalty
Ben Manor, Durand, WI - 32x14x32
1st in Class 407: Combining 2 or more Group D Subjects
Bob Austin Memorial Award -Belleville Holzschnitzers - Class 407
Timberline Royalty
Ben Manor, Durand, WI - 32x14x32
1st in Class 401: Realistic - Full Figure, Painted
Alice Vaughn Memorial Award - Anonymous - Class 401
Ted
Jerry Stockbridge, Glenview, IL - 8x5x8
Alice Vaughn Memorial Award - Anonymous - Class 401
Ted
Jerry Stockbridge, Glenview, IL - 8x5x8
1st in Class 404: Realistic - Other, natural or stained
Serengeti
Bruce Burkholder, Madison, OH - 38x24x19
Serengeti
Bruce Burkholder, Madison, OH - 38x24x19
1st in Class 405: Carousel Animals/ Menagerie - all finishes
Fantasy Jumper
Jane Vriesacker, Reedsburg, WI - 16x6x22
Fantasy Jumper
Jane Vriesacker, Reedsburg, WI - 16x6x22
The 2013 Competition Winners GalleryGroup E - Caricatures
Best of Show
1st in Group E: Caricatures
1st in Class 505: Combining of two or more Group E Subjects
"Ol' Don" & Sandie Burgdorf (Art of Ol'Don) Award - Class 505 (1st)
Questions & Answer Equally, Profound
Fred Cogelow, Willmar, MN - 21x10x14
1st in Group E: Caricatures
1st in Class 505: Combining of two or more Group E Subjects
"Ol' Don" & Sandie Burgdorf (Art of Ol'Don) Award - Class 505 (1st)
Questions & Answer Equally, Profound
Fred Cogelow, Willmar, MN - 21x10x14
2nd in Group E: Caricatures
2nd in Class 505: Combining of two or more Group E Subjects
Judge's Choice - Randy Landen
"Ol' Don" & Sandie Burgdorf (Art of Ol'Don) Award - Class 505 (2nd)
The Brawl
Chris Hammack, Stephenville, TX - 15x10x10
2nd in Class 505: Combining of two or more Group E Subjects
Judge's Choice - Randy Landen
"Ol' Don" & Sandie Burgdorf (Art of Ol'Don) Award - Class 505 (2nd)
The Brawl
Chris Hammack, Stephenville, TX - 15x10x10
3rd in Group E
1st in Class 502: Human Figure - not to exceed 15" in height
Bob Sinclair Caricature Award - Class 502
Blank Page Blues
Chris Hammack, Stephenville, TX - 8x5x5
1st in Class 502: Human Figure - not to exceed 15" in height
Bob Sinclair Caricature Award - Class 502
Blank Page Blues
Chris Hammack, Stephenville, TX - 8x5x5
1st in Class 501: Animal, bird, fish
Pork Chop
Jerry Stockbridge, Glenview, IL - 7x7x4
Pork Chop
Jerry Stockbridge, Glenview, IL - 7x7x4
1st in Class 503: Human Figure - exceeds 15" in height
Grand-daughter
Bridges Dillehay, Madison, TN - 30x14x13
Grand-daughter
Bridges Dillehay, Madison, TN - 30x14x13
1st in Class 504: Human Figure - Bust, Mask or Head
Jerry Ehrecke Award - Class 504 (1st)
Gum Drop
Ron Dowdy, Sullivan, IL - 10x4x4
Jerry Ehrecke Award - Class 504 (1st)
Gum Drop
Ron Dowdy, Sullivan, IL - 10x4x4
The 2013 Competition Winners GalleryGroup F - Birds
First Runner-up, Best of Show
1st in Group F: Birds
1st in Class 606: Combining 2 or more Group F Subjects
Butterfly Catchers
Josh Guge, Gilberts, IL - 36x8x8
1st in Group F: Birds
1st in Class 606: Combining 2 or more Group F Subjects
Butterfly Catchers
Josh Guge, Gilberts, IL - 36x8x8
2nd in Group F
1st in Class 602: Game bird or bird of prey - realistic, painted
Forest Prince/Ruffed Gruse
Randy Hansen, Des Moines, IA - 14x15x16
1st in Class 602: Game bird or bird of prey - realistic, painted
Forest Prince/Ruffed Gruse
Randy Hansen, Des Moines, IA - 14x15x16
3rd in Group F
1st in Class 603: Songbird - realistic, painted
Bob Sinclair Memorial Award - Class 603
Missing the Point
Butch Clark, Bradford, OH - 6x7x6
1st in Class 603: Songbird - realistic, painted
Bob Sinclair Memorial Award - Class 603
Missing the Point
Butch Clark, Bradford, OH - 6x7x6
1st in Class 601: Waterfowl, shorebird/marsh bird, realistic painted
Hooded Merganser Drake
Randy Hansen, Des Moines, IA - 12x13x7
Hooded Merganser Drake
Randy Hansen, Des Moines, IA - 12x13x7
1st in Class 604: All other species - realistic, painted
Common Kingfisher
James Spencer, Hudson, MI - 13x5x5
Common Kingfisher
James Spencer, Hudson, MI - 13x5x5
1st in Class 605: All species - realistic, natural or stain
Natural Beauty
Keith Melzer, Appleton, WI -
Natural Beauty
Keith Melzer, Appleton, WI -
1st in Class 607: Service Class Decoys
Killdeer
Stanley Matusik, Dundee, IL - 10x10x3
Killdeer
Stanley Matusik, Dundee, IL - 10x10x3
1st in Class 608: Service Class Decoys - Decorative
Widgeon
Don Fey, Omaha, NE - 7x7x16
Widgeon
Don Fey, Omaha, NE - 7x7x16
The 2013 Competition Winners GalleryGroup G - Fish, Aquatic Creatures, Amphibians, Reptiles, and Dinosaurs
1st in Group G
1st in Class 702: Realistic fish - Painted
Bob Sinclair Memorial Award - Class 702 (1st)
Anonymous - Class 702 (1st)
After Bait
James Thalacker, Weslaco, TX - 20x20x20
1st in Class 702: Realistic fish - Painted
Bob Sinclair Memorial Award - Class 702 (1st)
Anonymous - Class 702 (1st)
After Bait
James Thalacker, Weslaco, TX - 20x20x20
2nd in Group G
2nd in Class 702: Realistic fish - Painted
Anonymous - Class 702 (2nd)
Blue Gill
James Spencer, Hudson, MI - 16x11x9
2nd in Class 702: Realistic fish - Painted
Anonymous - Class 702 (2nd)
Blue Gill
James Spencer, Hudson, MI - 16x11x9
3rd in Group G
1st in Class 701: Realistic fish - natural or stained
Blue Marlin
Bruce Burkholder, Madison, OH - 14x12x7
1st in Class 701: Realistic fish - natural or stained
Blue Marlin
Bruce Burkholder, Madison, OH - 14x12x7
1st in Class 703: Combining 2 or more Group G Subjects
See Food
Bruce Burkholder, Madison, OH - 19x32x8
See Food
Bruce Burkholder, Madison, OH - 19x32x8
1st in Class 704: All other aquatic creatures
Red-eyed Tree Frog
Bruce Burkholder, Madison, OH - 10x9x4
Red-eyed Tree Frog
Bruce Burkholder, Madison, OH - 10x9x4
The 2013 Competition Winners Gallery
Group H - Human Figure - Figure not to exceed 15" tall
Group H - Human Figure - Figure not to exceed 15" tall
1st in Group H
1st in Class 803: Combining 2 or more Group H Subjects
Because Mama Cares
James Huck, Poplar Bluff, MO - 11x12x12
1st in Class 803: Combining 2 or more Group H Subjects
Because Mama Cares
James Huck, Poplar Bluff, MO - 11x12x12
2nd in Group H
1st in Class 802: Realistic - natural or stained
Swing for the Fence
Dylan Goodson, Rockford, AL - 11x7x4
1st in Class 802: Realistic - natural or stained
Swing for the Fence
Dylan Goodson, Rockford, AL - 11x7x4
3rd in Group H
2nd in Class 802: Realistic - natural or stained
No More the Good Guy!
Peter Paces, Croydon, United Kingdom - 12x5x5
2nd in Class 802: Realistic - natural or stained
No More the Good Guy!
Peter Paces, Croydon, United Kingdom - 12x5x5
1st in Class 801: Realistic, painted
Hope
Jerry Stockbridge, Glenview, IL - 13x5x4
Hope
Jerry Stockbridge, Glenview, IL - 13x5x4
The 2013 Competition Winners Gallery
Group I - Human Figure - Figure exceeds 15" tall
Group I - Human Figure - Figure exceeds 15" tall
1st in Group I
1st in Class 826: Realistic, natural or stained
Eve
Steven Klein, West Allis, WI - 19x6x4
1st in Class 826: Realistic, natural or stained
Eve
Steven Klein, West Allis, WI - 19x6x4
The 2013 Competition Winners Gallery
Group J - Human Figure - Bust, Head, or Mask
Group J - Human Figure - Bust, Head, or Mask
Second Runner-up, Best of Show
1st in Group J: Human Figure - Bust, Head, or Mask
1st in Class 851: Realistic, painted
White Buffalo
Terry Brasher, Petersburg, TN - 26x20x18
1st in Group J: Human Figure - Bust, Head, or Mask
1st in Class 851: Realistic, painted
White Buffalo
Terry Brasher, Petersburg, TN - 26x20x18
2nd in Group J
1st in Class 854: Combining two or more Group J subjects in a scene
Wooden Lyle Hate It?
Fred Cogelow, Willmar, MN - 18x6x6
1st in Class 854: Combining two or more Group J subjects in a scene
Wooden Lyle Hate It?
Fred Cogelow, Willmar, MN - 18x6x6
3rd in Group J
1st in Class 852: Realistic, natural or stained
Vic Hood Award - Leatherwood, Inc. - Class 852 (1st)
Skin Walker
Vic Hood, Franklin, TN - 36x16x16
1st in Class 852: Realistic, natural or stained
Vic Hood Award - Leatherwood, Inc. - Class 852 (1st)
Skin Walker
Vic Hood, Franklin, TN - 36x16x16
1st in Class 853: Mask, all subjects
Horny Dilemma
Fred Cogelow, Willmar, MN - 15x9x6
Horny Dilemma
Fred Cogelow, Willmar, MN - 15x9x6
2nd in Class 854: Combining two or more Group J subjects in a scene
Talibanned
Joe Dampf, Whitby, ON - 11x20x13
Talibanned
Joe Dampf, Whitby, ON - 11x20x13
The 2013 Competition Winners Gallery
Group K - Group - Exhibits of two or more Subjects, Human and/or Animal
Group K - Group - Exhibits of two or more Subjects, Human and/or Animal
1st in Group K
1st in Class 903: Any combination of mixed subjects
Red Eye Delight
Gregory Neubert, Kewanee, IL - 24x11x7
1st in Class 903: Any combination of mixed subjects
Red Eye Delight
Gregory Neubert, Kewanee, IL - 24x11x7
2nd in Group K
2nd in Class 903: Any combination of mixed subjects
Safe - but at what cost?
Sue Orth, Plainfield, IA - 24x17x18
2nd in Class 903: Any combination of mixed subjects
Safe - but at what cost?
Sue Orth, Plainfield, IA - 24x17x18
3rd in Group K
3rd in Class 903: Any combination of mixed subjects
Betsy
Bridges Dillehay, Madison, TN
3rd in Class 903: Any combination of mixed subjects
Betsy
Bridges Dillehay, Madison, TN
The 2013 Competition Winners
GalleryGroup L - Religious/Mythical
GalleryGroup L - Religious/Mythical
1st in Group L
1st in Class 922: Religious group - 2 or more religious subjects
Julia Wegner Memorial Award - Thaddeus Wegner - Class 922
The Fate of the Earth is in Gods' hand, not mankinds
Bruce Shostak, Le Mars, IA - 13x5x7
1st in Class 922: Religious group - 2 or more religious subjects
Julia Wegner Memorial Award - Thaddeus Wegner - Class 922
The Fate of the Earth is in Gods' hand, not mankinds
Bruce Shostak, Le Mars, IA - 13x5x7
2nd in Group L
1st in Class 921: Religious subjects or object, all finishes
Julia Wegner Memorial Award - Thaddeus Wegner - Class 921
Moses: "Righteous Anger"
Carole Jean Boyd, Millbrook, AL - 27x9x3
1st in Class 921: Religious subjects or object, all finishes
Julia Wegner Memorial Award - Thaddeus Wegner - Class 921
Moses: "Righteous Anger"
Carole Jean Boyd, Millbrook, AL - 27x9x3
3rd in Group L
1st in Class 929: Santa or Mrs. Claus - single figure, all finishes
Merle D. Byram Memorial Award - Audrey Byram Keeney - Class 929
I'm Home
Ron Dowdy, Sullivan, IL - 10x9x8
1st in Class 929: Santa or Mrs. Claus - single figure, all finishes
Merle D. Byram Memorial Award - Audrey Byram Keeney - Class 929
I'm Home
Ron Dowdy, Sullivan, IL - 10x9x8
1st in Class 926: Mythical w/ dominant human characteristics
Krakonos
Peter Paces, Croydon, United Kingdom - 15x9x6
Krakonos
Peter Paces, Croydon, United Kingdom - 15x9x6
1st in Class 927: Mythical w/ dominant animal characteristics
Even Pillagers Need a Break
Jerry Stockbridge, Glenview, IL - 5x8x12
Even Pillagers Need a Break
Jerry Stockbridge, Glenview, IL - 5x8x12
1st in Class 930: Group incl. Santa or Mrs. Claus - all finishes
Fido's Christmas
Roger Stegall, Mayflower, AR - 8x7x5
Fido's Christmas
Roger Stegall, Mayflower, AR - 8x7x5
The 2013 Competition Winners GalleryGroup M - Unusual Woods
1st in Group M
1st in Class 943: Bark - Other
Rock River Valley Woodcarvers of Wisconsin Award - Class 943 (1st)
Sittin "In Th" Shade
Tom Gow, Greer, SC - 12x7x4
1st in Class 943: Bark - Other
Rock River Valley Woodcarvers of Wisconsin Award - Class 943 (1st)
Sittin "In Th" Shade
Tom Gow, Greer, SC - 12x7x4
2nd in Group M
1st in Class 948: Cypress Knee - Animal/s
Feeding Time
Joyce Klement, Merrill, WI - 11x5x3
1st in Class 948: Cypress Knee - Animal/s
Feeding Time
Joyce Klement, Merrill, WI - 11x5x3
3rd in Group M
1st in Class 947: Cypress Knee - Human/s
Father Christmas
Carole Jean Boyd, Millbrook, AL - 19x8x5
1st in Class 947: Cypress Knee - Human/s
Father Christmas
Carole Jean Boyd, Millbrook, AL - 19x8x5
1st in Class 941: Bark - Human/s
Voyageur
Bruce Futterer, Russellville, AR - 10x5x2
Voyageur
Bruce Futterer, Russellville, AR - 10x5x2
1st in Class 945: Driftwood/ Weather Wood - Animal/s
Otter
Richard Frels, Hillsdale, IL - 23x16x10
Otter
Richard Frels, Hillsdale, IL - 23x16x10
1st in Class 946: Driftwood/ Weather Wood - Other
Hidden Face
Jeff Heitt, Cedar Rapids, IA - 5'x1'x1'
Hidden Face
Jeff Heitt, Cedar Rapids, IA - 5'x1'x1'
1st in Class 949: Cypress Knee - Other
Grinch
Mike Trezek, Carol Stream, IL - 11x3x4
Grinch
Mike Trezek, Carol Stream, IL - 11x3x4
1st in Class 950: All other roots, fence posts, etc. - Human/s
Flexcut Creativity Award
Moon Shadow
Terry Brasher, Petersburg, TN - 17x20x9
Flexcut Creativity Award
Moon Shadow
Terry Brasher, Petersburg, TN - 17x20x9
1st in Class 952: All other roots, fence posts, etc. - Other
Under Nature's Apron
Tom Gow, Greer, SC - 34x9x8
Under Nature's Apron
Tom Gow, Greer, SC - 34x9x8
The 2013 Competition Winners Gallery
Group N - Impressionistic/Free-form/Stylized Carvings (wood is predominant)
Group N - Impressionistic/Free-form/Stylized Carvings (wood is predominant)
1st in Group N
1st in Class 966: Combining two or more Group N Items
Judge's Choice - Neil Cox
Spirit Land
Chris Howard, Gatlinburg, TN - 18x14x13
1st in Class 966: Combining two or more Group N Items
Judge's Choice - Neil Cox
Spirit Land
Chris Howard, Gatlinburg, TN - 18x14x13
2nd in Group N
1st in Class 964: Bird/s
Soaring
Ted Seidl, Kimberly, WI - 30x15x15
1st in Class 964: Bird/s
Soaring
Ted Seidl, Kimberly, WI - 30x15x15
3rd in Group N
1st in Class 963: Animal/s
Barrel of Monkeys
Bridges Dillehay, Madison, TN - 58x16x16
1st in Class 963: Animal/s
Barrel of Monkeys
Bridges Dillehay, Madison, TN - 58x16x16
1st in Class 961: Human Figure not to exceed 15" tall
Ken Dubin Memorial Award - Carol Dubin - Class 961
Solitude
Stephen Bennett, Pella, IA - 12x4x7
Ken Dubin Memorial Award - Carol Dubin - Class 961
Solitude
Stephen Bennett, Pella, IA - 12x4x7
1st in Class 962: Human Figue exceeds 15" tall
1st Lady
Jeff Heitt, Cedar Rapids, IA - 5'x2'x2'
1st Lady
Jeff Heitt, Cedar Rapids, IA - 5'x2'x2'
1st in Class 965: Fish, aquatic creature/s
Salmon
Donald Lund, Iowa City, IA - 12x7x10
Salmon
Donald Lund, Iowa City, IA - 12x7x10
1st in Class 967: All Other
Awareness
Aubrie Wall, Granville, IL - 14x8x7
Awareness
Aubrie Wall, Granville, IL - 14x8x7
The 2013 Competition Winners GalleryGroup P - Instructor Assisted Carvings
1st in Group P
1st in Class 972: Animal/s
Jay Schiebel Memorial Award - Claire Schiebel - Group P
Desert Splender
Mary Lou Snyder, Cedar Falls, IA - 12x5x5
1st in Class 972: Animal/s
Jay Schiebel Memorial Award - Claire Schiebel - Group P
Desert Splender
Mary Lou Snyder, Cedar Falls, IA - 12x5x5
2nd in Group P
1st in Class 971: Human/s
Play Ball
Jerry Stockbridge, Glenview, IL - 4x12x16
1st in Class 971: Human/s
Play Ball
Jerry Stockbridge, Glenview, IL - 4x12x16
3rd in Group P
2nd in Class 972: Animal/s
Black Crappie
Gerald Shorey, Streamwood, IL - 14x14x8
2nd in Class 972: Animal/s
Black Crappie
Gerald Shorey, Streamwood, IL - 14x14x8
1st in Class 974: Other
No Girls
Ronald E. Wood, Prosperity, SC - 15x4x7
No Girls
Ronald E. Wood, Prosperity, SC - 15x4x7
The 2013 Competition Winners GalleryGroup Q - Carving from a Roughout
1st in Group Q
1st in Class 981: Human/s
Brutus, Boomer & Ramrod
Ron Dowdy, Sullivan, IL - 15x13x13
1st in Class 981: Human/s
Brutus, Boomer & Ramrod
Ron Dowdy, Sullivan, IL - 15x13x13
2nd in Group Q
2nd in Class 981: Human/s
Captain Jack Sparrow
Ronald O'Kray, Stevens Point, WI - 17x12x3
2nd in Class 981: Human/s
Captain Jack Sparrow
Ronald O'Kray, Stevens Point, WI - 17x12x3
3rd in Group Q
1st in Class 982: Animal/s
Mohan's Ghost
Mary Rose McCrate, Dayton, OH - 10x8x3
1st in Class 982: Animal/s
Mohan's Ghost
Mary Rose McCrate, Dayton, OH - 10x8x3
1st in Class 983: Combining human/s and animal/s
Knoodlers Reward
Gregory Wirtz, Wisconsin Rapids, WI - 6x7x3
Knoodlers Reward
Gregory Wirtz, Wisconsin Rapids, WI - 6x7x3
1st in Class 984: Other
Santa with Package
Sharon Smyth, Cedar Rapids, IA - 10x6x4
Santa with Package
Sharon Smyth, Cedar Rapids, IA - 10x6x4
The 2013 Competition Winners Gallery
Group R - Pyrography on Wood
Group R - Pyrography on Wood
1st in Group R
1st in Class 988: Picture or Design - Animals, birds, fish, etc.
King of the Night
William M. Tuchscherer, Neenah, WI - 27x17x7
1st in Class 988: Picture or Design - Animals, birds, fish, etc.
King of the Night
William M. Tuchscherer, Neenah, WI - 27x17x7
2nd in Group R
2nd in Class 988: Picture or Design - Animals, birds, fish, etc.
Siblings
Shannon O'Shea, Raleigh, NC - 12x11x1
2nd in Class 988: Picture or Design - Animals, birds, fish, etc.
Siblings
Shannon O'Shea, Raleigh, NC - 12x11x1
3rd in Group R
1st in Class 990: Picture or Design - Religious
Pope Francis I
William M. Tuchscherer, Neenah, WI - 20x24x2
1st in Class 990: Picture or Design - Religious
Pope Francis I
William M. Tuchscherer, Neenah, WI - 20x24x2
1st in Class 985: Picture or Design - Nature Scene - Flora
It's Spring
Vonnie Mitton, Port Byron, IL - 8x10x10
It's Spring
Vonnie Mitton, Port Byron, IL - 8x10x10
1st in Class 986: Picture or Design - Scene other than nature: Buildings, Bridges, etc.
Country at its Best
Arla K Tomman, Fulton, IL - 7x17x1
Country at its Best
Arla K Tomman, Fulton, IL - 7x17x1
1st in Class 987: Picture or Design - People involvement
The Cowboy
David Molitor, Windsor, WI - 24x20x1
The Cowboy
David Molitor, Windsor, WI - 24x20x1
1st in Class 989: Picture or Design - Mythical, Santa
Happy Santa
Gregory Wirtz, Wisconsin Rapids, WI - 8x10x1/4
Happy Santa
Gregory Wirtz, Wisconsin Rapids, WI - 8x10x1/4
1st in Class 991: Picture or Design - Combining two or more of the Classes above
On Top of the Mountain
Arla K Tomman, Fulton, IL - 10x33x1
On Top of the Mountain
Arla K Tomman, Fulton, IL - 10x33x1
The 2013 Competition Winners GalleryGroup S - Instructor Assisted Prography
1st in Group S
1st in Class 993: Picture or Design - Animal/s
Lee & Betty Legg Award - Group S (1st)
Regal Majesty
Vonnie Mitton, Port Byron, IL - 16x11x1
1st in Class 993: Picture or Design - Animal/s
Lee & Betty Legg Award - Group S (1st)
Regal Majesty
Vonnie Mitton, Port Byron, IL - 16x11x1
2nd in Group S
1st in Class 992: Picture or Design - Human/s
Lee & Betty Legg Award - Group S (2nd)
Mrs. Winter
Gregory Wirtz, Wisconsin Rapids, WI - 8x10x1/4
1st in Class 992: Picture or Design - Human/s
Lee & Betty Legg Award - Group S (2nd)
Mrs. Winter
Gregory Wirtz, Wisconsin Rapids, WI - 8x10x1/4
The 2013 Competition Winners Gallery
Group T - Miniature - Size Max 3" x 3" x 3" Cube
Group T - Miniature - Size Max 3" x 3" x 3" Cube
1st in Group T
1st in Class 1001: Animal/s
Headed to Sea
Ted Dubay, East Lyne, CT - 1x1x1
1st in Class 1001: Animal/s
Headed to Sea
Ted Dubay, East Lyne, CT - 1x1x1
2nd in Group T
1st in Class 1000: Human/s
Raindrop Shirely
Donald Mertz, Wilmington, OH
1st in Class 1000: Human/s
Raindrop Shirely
Donald Mertz, Wilmington, OH
3rd in Group T
2nd in Class 1001: Animal/s
I'm Stuck
Ted Dubay, East Lyne, CT - 2x2x2
2nd in Class 1001: Animal/s
I'm Stuck
Ted Dubay, East Lyne, CT - 2x2x2
1st in Class 1002: Combining human/s and animal/s
Faces to the Wind
Donald Mertz, Wilmington, OH - 1x2x1
Faces to the Wind
Donald Mertz, Wilmington, OH - 1x2x1
1st in Class 1003: Other
Welcome to Chip Carving
Roger Strautman, Woodburn, IN - 2x2x2
Welcome to Chip Carving
Roger Strautman, Woodburn, IN - 2x2x2
The 2013 Competition Winners Gallery
Group U - Intarsia
Group U - Intarsia
1st in Group U
1st in Class 1013: Other
Wisconsin River Woodcarvers Award - Class 1013 (1st)
Cornucopia, Horn of Plenty
Robert Wills, Coal City, IL - 13x21x2
1st in Class 1013: Other
Wisconsin River Woodcarvers Award - Class 1013 (1st)
Cornucopia, Horn of Plenty
Robert Wills, Coal City, IL - 13x21x2
2nd in Group U
1st in Class 1011: Animal/s
Standing Egret
Robert Wills, Coal City, IL - 22x17x2
1st in Class 1011: Animal/s
Standing Egret
Robert Wills, Coal City, IL - 22x17x2
3rd in Group U
2nd in Class 1013: Other
Wisconsin River Woodcarvers Award - Class 1013 (2nd)
Spring Bounty
Robert Wills, Coal City, IL - 22x16x2
2nd in Class 1013: Other
Wisconsin River Woodcarvers Award - Class 1013 (2nd)
Spring Bounty
Robert Wills, Coal City, IL - 22x16x2
1st in Class 1010: Human/s
Friends - headed to school
Romaine Orth, Plainfield, IA - 16x12x1
Friends - headed to school
Romaine Orth, Plainfield, IA - 16x12x1
1st in Class 1012: Combining human/s and animal/s
Paint Horse with Indian
Richard McQuen, Morris, IL - 31x36x2
Paint Horse with Indian
Richard McQuen, Morris, IL - 31x36x2