Archive for August, 2011

All of Gary’s cars are approximately 14" long, 6" wide, and 3 1/2" tall.

Formula for Success

When Gary Tatman was six years old, his grandfather gave him his first pocketknife. “We would spend summer days sitting on a bench under a huge oak tree in the backyard, whittling small branches into toothpicks. I still have the pocketknife,” said Gary. Seven years later, Gary’s father took him […]

by August 16, 2011 0 comments Features

Whittling Little Folk – Pattern Correction

Harley Refsal’s new book, Whittling Little Folk, is receiving a lot of positive feedback from Woodcarving Illustrated readers. In addition to the compliments, readers shared that the pattern for Kristian on page 23 is incorrect, and the pattern for Lawrence on page 123 needs a few minor alterations. For Lawrence, […]

by August 15, 2011 0 comments Patterns
Making a Cowboy Bottle Stopper Blank Cut-Out

Making a Cowboy Bottle Stopper Blank Cut-Out

Helpful How-to Video by Mark Gargac. Bonus content to Mark’s article in Woodcarving Illustrated Fall 2011 (Issue 56).

by August 15, 2011 0 comments Videos

Making a Cowboy Bottle Stopper Blank Cut-Out – VIDEO by Mark Gargac

Helpful How-to Video by Mark Gargac. Bonus content to Mark’s article in Woodcarving Illustrated’s Fall 2011 issue (wci56).

by August 15, 2011 0 comments Videos
Vic adds details to Yellow Eagle, which won second Best of Group in the realistic bust category at the 2011 International Woodcarvers Congress. Photo by Scott Kriner.

Vic Hood: 2011 Woodcarver of the Year

Vic Hood’s amazing realistic carvings consistently earn Best of Show awards, but it’s Vic’s dedication to sharing his knowledge and passion for carving that earns him the coveted Woodcarving Illustrated Woodcarver of the Year award. Viewing the highly detailed busts Vic carves today, you’d never guess his carving career was […]

by August 10, 2011 0 comments Features