2008 Woodcarving Illustrated Woodcarver of the Year

BobD · #1 04-24-2008, 03:03 PM

Who should be the next Woodcarving Illustrated Woodcarver of the Year?

Most carvers have been influenced and inspired by teachers or artists in the field. This is your chance to pay recognition to those that have had an impact on your carving career. WCI wants to hear who you think deserves this prestigious recognition.

Here are a few things to think about as you ponder your nomination:

Who is making a significant contribution to woodcarving today?
What modern woodcarver best meets the following criteria?
• Craftsmanship and Artistry
• Contributions to woodcarving publications and other media
• Expertise as an instructor
• Promotion of woodcarving

While it is not essential that candidates be teachers or writers, the quality of their work and their efforts to encourage and promote woodcarving are important.

Past winners include:
Harold Enlow
Pat Goudin
Desiree Hajny
Rick Butz
Wayne Barton
Marv Kaisersatt
Ed Gallenstein
Lora S. Irish

Post your nominations here, or e-mail them to duncan@foxchapelpublishing.com.
Deadline for nominations is May 15, 2008.

BobD · #2 04-24-2008, 04:01 PM

Wow...they're already rolling in by e-mail!

Please don't be offended if I respond with just a word or two...I'm having trouble keeping up!

Bob

BobD · #3 04-25-2008, 09:41 AM

I came into a full inbox of nominations! Thanks everyone!!!! Keep 'em coming!!!!!

Bob

Hi_Ho_Sliver · #4 04-25-2008, 09:47 AM

Has anyone nominated Alfred E. Neuman yet?

Mischief · #5 04-25-2008, 09:52 AM

OOO...carving competition!! Best Alfred E Newman carving!!

Kenny_S · #6 04-26-2008, 04:31 PM

WHOOOOOOOOOOOO!

BobD · #7 04-28-2008, 09:43 AM

I'm getting swamped with nominations! This is great!!! KEEP 'EM COMING!!!!

Bob

mdallensr · #8 04-28-2008, 11:23 AM

Hi-Ho, what, me worry? Mike

BobT · #9 04-28-2008, 11:42 AM

Bob, who determines which carver is the Woodcarver of the Year?

I have been around WCI for a long time. This went right on by me in the past.

BobD · #10 04-28-2008, 11:46 AM

We've got a panel of editors, woodcarving experts, and the in house editorial team decides.

We've always asked for nominations in the past, but never got many. This year, we're pushing out a little harder to find out who the readers really want to see as Woodcarver of the Year.

Thanks for the question!

Bob