What is Woodburning or
Pyrography?
Pyrography (woodburning) is an ancient art form that dates back to ancient cave
dwellings.
Pyrography is Greek for "fire drawing" is the art of burning images on a
variety of mediums such as wood, paper, leather and gourds. The tools for doing
Pyrography have advanced through the ages, instead of using heated sticks we are
now using electric or solar heated tools.
Pyrography is still
rare among fine arts media yet it's exotic beauty continues to fascinate
most of us. The warm flesh tones, textures and deep earthy hues of burning
work well with portraiture which is one of my fascinations and I prefers
burning on wood because of its aesthetic qualities.
Wood carvers often use
woodburning for their carvings. Woodburning can greatly enhance your
carving project. Used to create fine line detailing or sepia tones of
shadowing, with just one tool and a few basic strokes this craft will open a new
dimension to your finished work.
Once you catch the
"burning fever" you will soon discover that a beautiful design can be created
using just this tool. Woodburning is a lot more than just dark brown outline on
a piece of wood. From pale golden shading to dark textured areas, there is a
wide range of tonal values that can be made with just one woodburning tool.
About the artist, Nedra
Denison
My name is Nedra (short "e", as in
"Ed") Denison and I have been
doing Pyrography since 1999, but my interest in art started at a very
young age. As a child, my parents saw that I had some artistic talent
and they encouraged me to pursue the
training I needed to help develop that natural talent.
I began studying art at
the age of 11, with my medium being oil paint. I started taking
private lessons and then went on to take evening classes in oil painting with
Ken Davies at Paier
College of Art in New Haven, CT. I continued painting until I suffered
some personal challenges due to stress from the job in 1992. I
was unable to work and had lost all interest in art.
It was not until many years
later, that my husband, Alan, a woodcarver, got me interested in woodcarving
and I started to rediscover art but found that it had taken a
360o turn and a totally different meaning. My interest in
woodburning (pyrography) started while taking a woodcarving class at a Texas
Woodcarvers Guild Spring Rally many years ago. I was sitting next to a group of people
who were woodburning and the smell was irresistible. I became fascinated with the effects created by burning on
wood and was determined to learn how to do it. So, armed with a new burner
and some wood I set out to teach myself the art of pyrography. Little did
I know
that pyrography would be the therapy needed to put my life back on track and become productive again.
Nor did I have any idea that several years later I would be the one teaching at
the Texas Woodcarvers Guild Spring Rally.
I use a variety of tools such as a single-temperature burner like the kids get
in craft stores. I also use a torch and a detail burner including the
Razertip dual output and Colwood Super Pro II. I
experimented for a couple of years trying to find just the right technique that
would achieve the effects I was looking for and then perfecting it. The
technique I finally found worked for me is what I call my "smooth shading
(gradient tones)
technique" which creates the effect of an old sepia photo. It is a smooth,
flowing technique much like a painter does with a brush. Perhaps my
background as an oil painter helps me to use my tool much like a paint brush.
It is this smooth flowing technique that gives my work a unique style.
There are no outlines or lines in my work, all the "edges" are created with the
shading which is blended just like a painting. Of course I do use other
techniques depending on the look I am attempting to achieve.
I enjoy woodburning a
variety of subjects but while living in New Mexico, I fell in love with the
Native American culture and that love has been captured in my work. As a
child, my parents had wanted me to do portraits and although I tried,
I was never happy with the results until discovering pyrography.
My doctor suggests that it was my life experiences that helped me see and feel things
differently and helped me to make the portraits and other works come alive.
One judge in a show described my portraits as "having a sensitivity that is important when doing portraits".
It is my goal when I do a burning that when you look at them, you can feel the
emotion and life in each piece. It is that "life essence" that grabs your
attention and the reason why I have won so many awards for my work in the
short time since learning pyrography. Since moving up to the
expert level in Pyrography I have continued to win blue ribbons, Best of
Division and other awards such as Best of Woodworking, Judges Choice and Best
of Show for my Golden Eagle. After achieving the ultimate award I felt
it was time to retire from competition and after seeing some professional
burners and instructors compete against novice, intermediate burners and their
students I felt it was unfair to compete and thought it an appropriate time to
stop.
I started teaching many years ago and have taught throughout Kansas, Texas,
Washington and New Mexico at woodcarving at woodcarving rallies, colleges, group
classes sponsored by woodcarving clubs and private classes in my studio.
We are now traveling to other areas as well. My philosophy
is to provide a hands-on class experience while encouraging each student to
express their unique artistic style in their own work. I enjoy working
with students of all levels, and my instruction can be geared to the beginning
artist as well as the skilled student wishing to develop new techniques and
create their own original pieces.
Since retiring and moving to New Mexico I have gotten back into working with
gourds with pyrography and a variety of mediums. I continue to teach locally at the Belen Art League as
well as in Albuquerque for the "Planet 50+" Senior Center programs and
Woodcraft Store in Albuquerque. I also
teach around the country as time and travel permit.
Nedra's personal side
I
has been involved with animals most of my adult life. While living in
Texas and trying to heal from my "meltdown", an angel in
the form of a Golden Retriever
that came into my life. I named him Max (after my father) and he was the
catalyst that helped give me a purpose in life again. He was an amazing
guy who just loved people and it occurred to me that I was not the only person
that needed Max in their life and so I decided it was time to share this angel
with other people in need.
Max and I traveled to Dallas to be evaluated as a
Delta Society certified therapy dog/handler and he passed with flying colors.
Since I had been an Oncology Social Worker for many years and my mother was
dealing with a terminal illness, I decided that
I wanted to do something that could help people who were dealing with serious
life challenges like this. So we
began volunteering at Hospice (photo on the right is Max with Jennie, his first
"friend" from Hospice). It became clear that Max was a natural and
was born
to be a therapy dog, helping people forget their pain, even if for a brief period
of time.
It didn't take long for me to
realize how much of a need there was in the community for more people to do pet
therapy so I traveled to Houston to train to became a licensed evaluator and the
following year I went to Washington state to attend training to become a
licensed instructor for Delta Society and on my flight home the inspiration for
"Angel Paws" pat therapy program was born and I returned home with a new dream.
While sitting on the plane I remembered the very first day I was working with
Max at a local nursing home and I remembered how everyone reacted to this golden
angel. He made people smile who had not smiled in years. He brought
tears to eyes of family members watching their loved one respond to his
attention and I remember the words of so many people calling Max an angel sent
from god. He was "Angel Paws". By the time I arrived home I had a new
purpose in life and when I met Al at the airport I told him that I was going to
start a
pet
therapy program in the community and that Max was "Angel Paws".
With the help of the volunteer
coordinator and director of Hospice, Max and I met with the CEO and Director of
Nursing at
Providence Hospital to discuss my dream of starting a Pet Therapy program at
their facility. As Max and I walked into the
Administration offices EVERYONE fell instantly in love with this golden
angel. Even the CEO got on the floor to give Max a hug and within 5 minutes of our meeting they had
not only agreed to the idea,
but had allowed me to develop the entire program
working together with the infection control department. Within two months
the program started and we were ready to work along with two other teams.
Before leaving Waco two years
later the group had grown to over twelve teams and became a non-profit
organization complete with uniforms for the dogs and the handlers. It was
one of the most rewarding experiences of my life and one that I will never
forget.
When we moved to Washington I was
unable to continue doing pet therapy because I was now working full time but I
still had a need to be involved in something and since we had been involved in
dog rescue for several years I volunteered for the Seattle Pure Bred Dog rescue.
At times we fostered dogs in need or helped transport rescues to their new
forever homes through our RV network of friends.
Alan and I are now both retired from the VA and have relocated to New Mexico
and will be taking up residence
with our furry friends Allie (Right - a golden retriever who we "rescued" from
home where she was neglected) and Myah (Left - a retired show dog who
was badly neglected and in need of medical care). Myah is doing well now
and gaining more confidence so we're hoping to find a friend for her soon.
Please click here to go to the Artist's Statement
Nedra's
crowning achievement
In November, 2005, I underwent major reconstructive surgery
on my foot and was recuperating at home for 6 weeks unable to do
anything, including burning. So when it came time for the Kitsap carvers wood carving show in
Bremerton, WA, I eagerly anticipated attending for many reasons. The club is very active and its members are
warm, friendly, and make everyone pleased to be a part of the show. This
show, while small, draws talent from all over western
Washington and there is a higher than average group of talented carvers to
compete with. I had completed what I considered to be one of
my best works and was looking forward to entering it in the show.
Each
time "I select a project to be exhibited at a wood carving show, I
understand that I am representing the entire craft of pyrography and make
my selection with infinite care. The project that I selected to enter is a
Golden Eagle bust. This was my labor of love and not just another
pyrography project. I believe that I was more meticulous than usual
with this project because of that love. It did have its rewards via
the judging".
Pyrography is still relatively new in wood carving shows
and is still not recognized at some so I feel that it is an honor to be accepted into
wood carving shows and even better when they started having categories for
pyrography. That honor reached the ultimate peak at the 2006 show in
Bremerton, WA. I anxiously awaited the judging of Expert level
entries and was thrilled when I received a blue ribbon, since ribbons are awarded
based on the merit of the project and not arbitrarily just to have a first,
second and third place award and often there are no ribbons given to
entries at this level so to achieve any award it is truly an
accomplishment.
My
dream didn’t stop there…my golden eagle went on to achieve the “Best of
Division” award, the “Judges Choice" award and
the ultimate honor of winning “The Best of Show” award. This was
a crowning achievement for me both personally and professionally.
This may be the first time that so many
honors have been given to a single entry in the category of a pyrographic
art at a wood carving show. Perhaps this is going to open up the
doors to more pyrographers.
Pyrography Books by
Nedra
Since I started teaching
classes, my students encouraged me to write a book to help people
learn my smooth shading (using gradiant tones) technique. It took a while, but after coaxing from
Alan, I finally did it! My first book,
"Lifelike
Pyrography from Photographs"
is like taking my
advanced class.
Because
there were so many pyrography books already out there with
patterns and some very basic techniques, I wanted to do a book that would provide pyrographers with something they really needed and was not available in any
other book on the market...more advanced techniques plus
methods for pyrographers to create natural, lifelike work from photographs rather than
using a line-drawn pattern. The book includes a step-by-step portrait
project that teaches all you need to know to create your own beautiful lifelike
portraits.
I also wanted to do the book my way, so when I received offers from publishers
to publish the book, I opted to do it all myself. Unlike commercial
publishers who have their books printed in China my book is printed in in the U.S. The printing costs were
considerably higher, but it gave me total control over how the book was
published and helped the local economy rather than supporting the Chinese economy. It
was quite a learning experience and will certainly help for the future.
This book became so popular that it was revised, edited (professionally) and is
now in it's second printing.
I knew this book was a
success when it went into the second printing, but the clincher was when
Cheryl Dow
contacted me and said that she had bought the book
"Lifelike
Pyrography from Photographs"
and now she has started burning human subjects using my smooth shading technique.
Since I had to cut
back on teaching when I returned to work and I couldn't clone myself, I decided it was time to go back to the basics
with a
second book.
There still were no new woodburning books that addressed basic woodburning.
So many people were still looking for
a book that was more than just patterns and had good basic information as well
as clear step-by-step
instructions. I began working to
fill this need. My second book,
"Pyrography 101"
was a way to reach people who are new to pyrography and/or struggling to learn
to make their burnings more natural and realistic. It's like taking my
class without leaving the comfort of your home. I have included all
the basics, from choosing the material, preparation of the wood and lots of
references in the back of the book to help you find information on the various
burners available and where to find them, pyrography books, resources for
supplies and much more. The book has step-by-step projects for beginners
to help learn the basics and gain control of shading and one intermediate
pattern to help master the shading technique, so there is something for
everyone. I learned a lot with the first book and was fortunate to
find a wonderful editor to help with this one to make it even better (the editor
also helped with the second printing of my first book).
I guess it worked because this book is another best seller.
I was also contacted several years ago by Wildwood Designs to make patterns for
them which I agreed to do and sold the copyright for the patterns to them. The following year The Wooden Teddy Bear asked
me to make more patterns from some of my other burnings so they could put
them in their catalog. I agreed and began work on turning some of my
original burnings into patterns. The patterns are now being sold in their catalog and website as well
as ours and they have been very popular sellers. I eventually realized
that it would be more economical for people to buy the book rather than
individual patterns so I compiled all the patterns into one book
"Pyrography Patterns". The book contains 14 of my favorite patterns in a coil bound book and like
the first two books it is on the best seller list at Fox Chapel Publishing.
My
latest book, "The Art
of Pyrography, Taking woodburning to new limits"
covers new
and fun things you can do with a woodburner.
There is life after basswood
and Nedra's going to show you all about it! Nedra’s latest book covers new
and fun things you can do with a woodburner. She includes step-by-step
projects burning on gourds and maple burl.
Included in the book is a gallery
of burnings done on unique canvas’ such as paper, tagua nuts, leather, gourds,
maple burls, canvas and more. Nedra includes information on each with tips
for burning on the various materials in the book.
Nedra's idea is to give burners
food for thought about the type of “canvas” that can be used for burning.
It's time to take woodburning to new limits. It’s not just “woodburning”
anymore, it’s pyrography and you can experience the thrill of creating unique
one of a kind pyrographic art as well!
Where you can find my books &
patterns
My books are now available on our website. You can also find my books at:
Fox Chapel Publishing,
one of the major distributors of fine woodcarving books
Colwood
Razertip
The Woodcraft
Shop
Wooden
Teddy Bear -
books and patterns
Chipping away
If your woodcarving store or the vendors at your woodcarving
show do not carry my books yet, ask them to order them for you!
You can also order my
books and other supplies at our
online store.
Awards Nedra has received
I entered my first piece in competition in 2001 at a show in Tyler, TX
with a portrait of Chief Sitting Bull that won a blue ribbon in the novice level
and it was so exciting to win that ribbon.
In March, 2006 at the Kitsap show
in Bremerton, WA I achieved
the ultimate honors for the "Golden Eagle" walking away with four ribbons including:
1st place in the Pyrography category at the Expert Level, Best of
Division, Judges choice and the ultimate award of BEST OF SHOW. The Judges raved
about my work and said it is the best woodburning they have ever seen..."The
feathering was perfect, the depth and shadows were perfect. Those eyes
just follow you everywhere you go. We could find absolutely nothing wrong
with it".
It's been interesting over the
years to see the difference in judging criteria
in the different areas of the country where we have attended judged shows. Each show seems to have
such different criteria, skill levels and categories. Some shows
don't even have a division of skill levels thus pitting the novice against the
professional...not fair but that's what they do!
One consistent thing I have noticed is that most judges at woodcarving shows
don't have any knowledge or experience with pyrography (other than to enhance
their carvings) and have no understanding
of the techniques or skill involved in the process. I must admit though
that I was impressed with
a couple of the judges in WA state who showed an interest in learning more so they
could judge fairly. What a radical concept!
The lack of knowledge of judges in this category does not make for fair judging.
It's not
fair to the winner or to the person who does not win any ribbons. Granted
some people don't care why they win just as long as they do but winning
a ribbon is great if it's for the right reasons, a good woodburning, but it is
not right when you win it because the judges didn't know what they were doing.
As a result of this I decided not to enter competition any longer. I don't need the
ribbons and I certainly don't need the frustration of trying to educate judges
about how to do their job.
I have entered a few
woodcarving competitions since moving to New Mexico but mostly out of curiosity to
see what criteria the judges used when evaluating the pyrography category. I
was reminded each time that these judges knew little or nothing about
pyrography. They even admitted it when asked what criteria they used
for judging. I was floored when one judge said that none of them knew
anything about pyrography but gave a blue ribbon to the one they THOUGHT
was a harder technique. Great reasoning!
So, what's the point in
entering a competition if you already know that the judges have no clue
what they are doing? The answer is that for me is there is no point
in entering. If the judges don't know anything about woodburning the decision-making process is
not based on the actual skill involved in creating the woodburning.
So, getting a blue ribbon just because the judges thought the technique
was unusual or more difficult is purely based on their lack of knowledge and
ends up causing hurt feelings by those who worked hard and perhaps
deserved some recognition. It's sad and unfair but it's not going to
change.
I
entered work in two shows since moving to New Mexico and found that the inequity
was worse than I had ever seen before. One show I
opted not to enter because there was no division of skill level and I
didn't think it fair for me or any professional person to enter work and
compete against a novice but it didn't stop another "professional
instructor" to
enter her burnings and carvings causing anger and hard feelings among
members of her own club and her students. It was interesting to see what went on at
this show and I found it odd that a professional person would have such a
need to win ribbons that it meant nothing to step on the toes of her friends and
students just to walk away with more ribbons. It truly was amazing to
watch this happen over and over again throughout that show and to hear the
comments from those that lost...again, and again. And the sad part is that this has
been going on for years. Certainly a sad situation for the majority
of the people entering but at least one person is happy.
So, after years of trying to educate woodcarving judges about woodburning
and then seeing this type of behavior at some shows
I throw up my hands in frustration. Why bother entering competition
if judges don't know what they are doing or shows allow professionals to
compete against novices!
Happy Burning©,
Nedra
Comments Nedra has received about
her work
Nedra. I must tell you this, too......I had the opportunity to take a look at
your albums on your site the other day......I was astounded at the quality of
work you produce.....those burnings are just gorgeous! Truly the best I've ever
seen, and I'm not blowing smoke. You have a fan here and I continue to look
forward to your postings on the forum. I hope your move went well and you were
able to get situated in your new home without too much trouble after the
horror-show you went through! Bonnie B, New Hampshire (Woodcarving Illustrated
forum)
The
picture you won with, the eagle head... I am pretty particular, and don't
throw out compliments lightly, but that is to date the best pyrographed
picture I have ever seen. I could go on and on... so I will. I have been
involved in art classes and competitions all my life, so I think I have
developed an eye for things beyond the picture that most people don't
notice. I try to be encouraging in my comments on this site, there is
usually something whether it is a texture, composition, theme, idea, or
balance of a picture I can compliment on, but I try to keep more critical
remarks to myself unless they are solicited. I have been impressed with
many of the professional artists. What I
want to tell you is that when I say that it is the best picture I have
ever seen, I am not comparing you to the novices or even just the good
burners on this site, but to all of the pictures I have been a fan of that
were created by the best of them. They got nothin' on you Nedra. You
deserved and earned the awards you received." Mel R, Ohio (woodburner.com)
Lynda Eaves who was a nationally known pyrographic artist said of my work:
"It is one thing to make a burning look like the photo, and quite another
to put the 'breath of life' and personality into it."
Having recently retired from my day job my first project was a golden eagle on a maple
burl. I shared this piece with a dear friend who helped me through
some very trying times and has watched my work develop. Her comments
regarding this piece was the greatest compliment I could have received from
anyone. "Your
ability to imbue your work with the life presence of your subject is growing at
a remarkable rate. This one is incredibly powerful". Tara Cushing,
PhD
Publications/Featured Articles
Scroll Saw Workshop, Fall 2004 -
contributing editor for article titled "Woodburning 101"
Carving Magazine, Fall 2006 - featured article by Nedra titled "Pyrography 101"
Article in Valencia County News-Bulletin Newspaper, April, 2008.
Click here for a condensed version
of
the article minus most of the photos.
Memberships/Affiliations
National Woodcarver's Association
Texas Woodcarver's Guild
Rio Grande Woodcarvers
American Gourd Society
New Mexico Gourd Society
Texas Gourd Society
Arizona Gourd Society
Belen Art League
Awards
"Petroglyph Gourd"
2nd Place -
Gourd/Woodburning (Professional) - Belen Art League Show, Sept, 2008
"Enchanting Eyes"
1st Place -
Woodcarving/Woodburning (Professional) - Belen Art League Show, Sept, 2008
2nd Place -
Pyrography (Unrestricted) - Desert Woodcarvers Show, Feb, 2008
2nd Best of
Show (Unrestricted) - Desert Woodcarvers Show, Feb, 2008
2nd place - Pyrography (open) - Wichita Show, April, 2008
"Mother's Day Rose II"
2nd Place -
Woodcarving/Woodburning (Professional) - Belen Art League Show, Sept, 2008
"Bearded Beauties"
2nd Place -
Pyrography - Floral (Expert) - Tri-cities Woodcarvers Show, March, 2007
2nd Place -
Floral (Expert) - Northwest Woodcarvers Show, Nov., 2006
2nd Place -
Floral (Expert) - Spokane Woodcarvers Show, Oct, 2006
"El Lobo"
1st Place -
Pyrography - Animal (Expert) - Tri-cities Woodcarvers Show, March, 2007
1st Place -
Pyrography (Expert) - Northwest Woodcarvers Show, Nov., 2006
1st Place -
Pyrography (Expert) - Spokane Woodcarvers Show, Oct, 2006
Chief Joseph
portrait
2nd place -
Pyrography (Open) - New Mexico State Fair, September, 2007
1st Place -
Pyrography - Human (Expert) - Tri-cities Woodcarvers Show, March 2007
Best of Division
(Expert) -
Tri-cities Woodcarvers Show, March 2007
Best of Pyrography
-
Tri-cities Woodcarvers Show, March
2007
1st Place -
Pyrography (Expert) - Northwest Woodcarvers Show, Nov., 2006
Best of Division
- Northwest Woodcarvers Show, Nov., 2006
1st Place - Native
American (Expert) - Spokane Woodcarvers Show, Oct, 2006
Best of Division - Spokane Woodcarvers Show, Oct, 2006
1st
Place - Pyrography (Expert) - Quilceda Carvers, April, 2006
Best of Division - Quilceda Carvers, April, 2006
"Longing for the
Dusty Trail"
2nd
Place - Pyrography (Expert) - Kitsap Carvers, March, 2006
"Majestic Golden
Eagle"
2nd Place - Pyrography (Expert) - Quilceda Carvers, April, 2006
1st Place - Pyrography (Expert) - Kitsap Carvers, March, 2006
Best of Division - Kitsap Carvers, March, 2006
Judges Choice - Kitsap Carvers, March, 2006
BEST OF SHOW - Kitsap Carvers, March, 2006
1st Place - Pyrography
(Expert) - Northwest Woodcarvers, November, 2005
Best of Wood Working - Northwest Woodcarvers, November, 2005
"Tender Moments"
1st
Place - Pyrography (Expert) - Spokane Woodcarvers, October, 2005
Best of Division (Expert)-
Spokane Woodcarvers, October, 2005
"Free Spirits"
2nd
Place - Pyrography (Expert) - Kitsap Carvers, March, 2005
"Rhapsody"
2nd
Place - Floral (Expert) - Kitsap Carvers, March 2005
"Mothers Day Rose II"
1st Place - Pyrography (Advanced) - Northwest Woodcarvers Show, Nov., 2004
1st Place -
Pyrography (Advanced) - Spokane Woodcarvers, October, 2004
1st Place
- Floral (Advanced) - Quilceda Woodcarvers, September, 2004
"Mel Gibson
Portrait"
2nd Place
- Pyrography (Advanced) - Quilceda Carvers, April,
2005
1st Place
- Human
(Advanced)
- Northwest Woodcarvers,
November, 2004
Best of Division (Advanced) - Northwest Woodcarvers,
November, 2004
1st Place - E. Texas Woodcarvers, November, 2003
1st Place
- Oklahoma City Wood Carvers, October, 2003
2nd Place
- Texas Woodcarvers, September, 2003
1st Place
- E. Oklahoma Woodcarvers, July, 2003
"The Lovers"
1st Place (Advanced)
- Quilceda Carvers, April, 2005
Best of Division (Advanced) - Quilceda Carvers, April, 2005
1st Place
- Pyrography - Spokane Woodcarvers, October, 2004
Best of Division (Advanced) - Spokane Woodcarvers, October, 2004
1st Place
- Pyrography - N. Texas Woodcarvers, March, 2003
Mayor's
Award - N. Texas Woodcarvers, March, 2003
1st Place
- Pyrography - Golden Spread Woodcarvers, November,
2002
"The Duke Portrait"
1st Place
- Pyrography - Chip 'O Texas Woodcarvers, February,
2003
3rd Place
- Pyrography - E. Texas Woodcarvers, November, 2002
Indian Maiden and Wolf
1st Place
(Advanced)
- Quilceda Woodcarvers, September, 2004
Best of Division (Advanced) - Quilceda Woodcarvers, September, 2004
3rd Place
- Rio Grand Valley Woodcarvers, January,
2003
"These Boots"
1st Place - Texas Woodcarvers Guild,
September, 2002
Eagle Bust
1st Place
- Animal Pyrography - Northwest Woodcarvers, November, 2004
1st Place
- N. Texas Woodcarvers, March, 2002
Warrior and the Wolf
1st Place
- Pyrography - Chip 'O Texas Woodcarvers, February,
2002
Sitting Bull
1st Place
- E. Texas Woodcarvers, November, 2001
Juried/Judged Shows that Nedra has
entered
2008
Belen Art League, Belen, NM
Desert Woodcarvers, Mesa, AZ
Artistry in Wood, Wichita,
KS
2007
Kitsap Carvers, Bremerton,
WA
Tri-cities Woodcarvers, Kennewick, WA
Route 66 Art Society, Isleta, NM
2006
Ocean Shores Art Society, Ocean
Shores, WA
Kitsap Carvers, Bremerton,
WA
Quilceda Woodcarvers Show,
Monroe, WA
Maryhill Museum Art
Show, Goldendale, WA
Spokane Woodcarvers,
Spokane, WA
Northwest Woodcarvers
Show, Puyallup, WA
2005
Ocean Shores Art Society, Ocean
Shores, WA
Kitsap Carvers, Bremerton,
WA
Quilceda Woodcarvers Show,
Monroe, WA
Northwest Woodcarvers Show,
Puyallup, WA
Spokane Woodcarvers,
Spokane, WA
2004
Quilceda Woodcarvers Show,
Monroe, WA
Spokane Woodcarvers Show,
Spokane, WA
Northwest Woodcarvers,
Puyallup, WA
Spokane Woodcarvers,
Spokane, WA
2003
Rio Grand Valley Woodcarvers
Show, McAllen, TX
Chip 'O Texas Woodcarvers
Show, Harlingen, TX
N. Texas Woodcarvers Guild,
Grapevine, TX
E. Oklahoma Woodcarvers,
Tulsa, OK
Oklahoma City Woodcarvers
Show, Oklahoma City, OK
Texas Woodcarvers Guild
Spring and Fall Extravaganza, Fredericksburg, TX
E. Texas Woodcarvers, Tyler,
TX
2002
Chip 'O Texas Woodcarvers
Show, Harlingen, TX
N. Texas Woodcarvers Guild,
Grapevine, TX
Texas Woodcarvers Guild
Spring and Fall
Extravaganza, Fredericksburg, TX
E. Texas Woodcarvers, Tyler,
TX
Golden Spread woodcarvers,
Amarillo, TX
2001
E. Texas Woodcarvers, Tyler,
TX
