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In 1982,
when working as an electrical contractor in Branson, Missouri (USA), I happened
to walk into Engler Woodcarvers, the carving shop owned by well-known carver,
Pete Engler. In Engler's shop, I was amazed by the wood carvings and decided, "I
have to try this!" went home, made a few simple tools, and began to carve.
Immediately, the obsession took over. After a year of carving in my spare time, I decided to carve full-time to earn my living. Engler gave me a job demonstrating in Engler's shop, and I carved there for three years. Then went to Silver Dollar City and carved for another year, before moving to Pennsylvania. Carving in Branson led to several commissioned projects, such as life-size carvings of Box Car Willy (country singer) and Jim Robson (actor). Several churches, organizations and individuals have commissioned me to carve figures for them. |
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Museums Museums that have displayed my carvings for public viewing include.
Hoyt Institute of Fine Art
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Purchasers
I have
sold carvings to people from England, Norway, France, Japan, Scotland, and
South Africa. Some of the more well-known organizations and individuals that
have purchased my carvings include;
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Magazine coverage Magazines that have written about me or my work include:
Early
American Life,
Better Homes & Gardens
Wood Carving Illustrated
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