Jim Willis has been carving as a hobby since 1976. After retiring from teaching in 2001, Jim started teaching at carving seminars in the Branson, Mo., area, and continues to do so. Jim and wife, Ellen, live in Kansas City, Mo. To see some of Jim's work, visit his website at www.wildlife-woodcarver.com.

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