I started carving with my chainsaw less than a year ago but have kept at it pretty well. My newest [and 5th] bear is at
http://www.woodhacker.com/bear_nomer-1.html
This was roughed out with my brand new Stihl 361. What a great saw!
I also started carving morel mushrooms this week
http://www.woodhacker.com/morel-1.html