Woodcarving Illustrated's
2008 Santa Carving Contest
Deadline: September 1st, 2008

WIN BIG! Compete for top prizes and the chance to have your work featured in the pages of Woodcarving Illustrated! Judges will select one Grand Prize Winner and three Honorable Mentions. AND, all finalists will be featured on the WCI website where one People’s Choice Award will be selected by our readers and the woodcarving community. Don’t delay—the deadline to enter is September 1, 2008!

Contest Rules:

1. Carvings will be judged on overall presentation, technical execution, and originality.
2. Carvings cannot have been entered in a previous WCI sponsored contest.
3. Carvers may submit more than one piece.
4. Winners may be asked to ship their Santas to East Petersburg for studio photography. If
   shipment is needed, carvings will be returned.

To Enter:

Submit the following information:

• Clear photos of all four sides of your carving
• Information on the project size and types of wood used
• Your name, address and phone number

Entries will be acknowledged but photos and materials received will not be returned. Please do not submit original artwork.

(Artists retain all copyrights, but consent to having their project published in print and electronically for the editorial and promotional use of WCI.)

Submit Entries To:

Santa Carving Contest
Woodcarving Illustrated
1970 Broad Street,
East Petersburg, PA 17520
Or submit online NOW!

Helpful Resources:

Article: How to Photograph your work

Tips from the judges:

The judges spent hours studying Santa after Santa. We took a few notes while listening in on their conversation. The following suggestions might help your Santa make it to the finals!

• Attitude—Santa should look jolly, not angry or stern.
• Finish—Paint shouldn’t make the carving look plastic.
• Pose and Movement—Change the angle of the
  head or hips to eliminate the square look and add a sense of flow.
• Facial Details—The face is the first thing people notice. Gather reference material and practice.
• Bases—If you add a base, make sure it ties in with the rest of the carving.

Click here to view 2007 Winners