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“Hard Hat – Hard Head” Figure with Hard Hat, Hammer and Nails in Hand

"Hard Hat - Hard Head" Figure with Hard Hat, Hammer and Nails in Hand

This hard-headed guy covered by a hard hat and holding a hammer in one hand, nails in the other is a company advertisement that “We Pound to Please!”

Filed Under: Caricatures

“Rough-Out” Cowpoke Wearing a Duster

"Rough-Out" Cowpoke Wearing a Duster

You get the impression this guy is ready for whatever comes and is well dressed for the trail and weather.

Filed Under: Caricatures

“End of the Trail” National Park Ranger

"End of the Trail" National Park Ranger

“I’ve been on this trail awhile. Not sure where it is going now” captures the dilemma of an old ranger coming to the end of a long career not totally happy and wondering where his agency is headed in the future.

Filed Under: Caricatures

“Warrior” Bust of Native American Warrior

"Warrior" Bust of Native American Warrior

I wanted to portray pride and confidence as the warrior maintains a steady forward gaze and leaves the viewer with the impression that this warrior could be tough.

Filed Under: Caricatures

“Where Did It Go?” Golfer Wound Up After the Shot

"Where Did It Go?" Golfer Wound Up After the Shot

Well, the golfer made contact somehow with the ball, and as he unwinds from it all wonders, “where did it go?”

Filed Under: Caricatures

“Never Too Old to Put it Out” Carving

"Never Too Old to Put it Out" Carving - C-62

In small rural communities, it is often the volunteer fire-fighter that shows up first, and leaves last! Sometimes their equipment and training are a bit sketchy but their “can-do” spirit is not….even if they might be a bit “over-the-hill”!

Filed Under: Caricatures, Featured

“Yer Move Amigo” Carving

Yer Move Amigo - C60

I hope you can see a little of the tension with this gunfighter….caught in the moment when the next move is up to the other guy!

Filed Under: Caricatures, Featured

“Big Iron” Sheriff Carving

"Big Iron" Sheriff Carving

Now, this old coot, who also is sheriff, has seen it all and is ready for it. Look closely and you will see that the hand in the coat pocket grips another “smaller iron” ready for action.

Filed Under: Caricatures

“Just Thinking About You” Carving

"Just Thinking About You" Caricature

This is kind of a “quiet” piece, the gentleman leaning on a lamp post in the evening enjoying a cigar and……just thinking about you!

Filed Under: Caricatures

“Teenage Growth Spurt” Carving

“Teenage Growth Spurt” Carving

All teenagers experience a growth spurt. It is a bad time when the spurt comes at the wrong time, such as putting on your dress clothes for a coming dance!

Filed Under: Caricatures

“Trail Boss” Cowboy Carving

"Trail Boss" Cowboy Carving

Being a “trail boss” of a cattle drive required a tough, smart veteran who watched over the cattle and his cowboys!

Filed Under: Caricatures

“Kids Forever” Carving

“Kids Forever” Carving

This carving is from one piece of wood which made it more difficult. Hopefully it captures a little bit of the fun of childhood, and their lack of interest in growing up!

Filed Under: Caricatures

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The Carving Process

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Yer Move Amigo - C60

“Yer Move Amigo” Carving

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"Never Too Old to Put it Out" Carving - C-62

“Never Too Old to Put it Out” Carving

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