Since the first show in 1981, Artistry in Wood has become "one of the top five shows in the country," according to Scott Phillips, host of PBS's American Woodshop. Artistry in Wood continues to be a well-run event that attracts some of the best carvers and vendors in the States. You need a full day there for anything more than a quick run past the booths and a brief bit of visiting with friends new and old. You really need two days at Artistry in Wood to get a good look at all of the booths. I would encourage anyone within a long day drive of Dayton to make the trip in 2006; you'll find it well worth the travel.
WOM is pleased to once again feature the quality photography of Jack A.and Carole Williams, who spent many hours taking the photos you'll see later in this article. Thanks also to Ray Kunz and the Dayton Carvers for permitting us to share these photos with our readers. Enjoy!
Matt Kelley, Editor
Best of Show - Chipmunks by David Sabol, Photo 1, Photo 2, Photo 3
2nd Best of Show - Girl With Tray by Lenard Watts
3rd Best of Show - Eagle by Ray Kunz, Photo 1, Photo 2
A. Whittled Pieces
1st, Baby Bird by Kenny Vermillion
2nd, Lizard by Buell Burns
B. Relief Carvings
1st, Faces of 7 Deadly Sins by Gene Trickler
2nd, Framed Mirror by Leonid Zakurdayev
C. Abstract/Ornamental
1st, Mantle by Kirt Curtis, Photo 1, Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6
2nd, Rifle Relief by Bill Janney, Photo 1, Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6
D. Animal Figures
1st, Giraffe by Donald McHugh, Photo 1, Photo 2
2nd, Bear by Lori Andrews
E. Animal & Bird Heads
1st, Tiger by Kathy Johns, Photo 1, Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4
2nd, Giraffe Head by Ed Staiger
F. Birds
1st, Eagle by Ray Kunz, Photo 1, Photo 2
2nd, Pileated Woodpeacker by Al Fulford
G. Aquatic
1st, Two Coho Salmon by John Clark
2nd, Bluegill by Larry Large
H. 15" Human Figure Under 15"
1st, Girl With Tray by Lenard Watts
2nd, Woman on Couch by Kathy Johns
I. Human Figure Over 15"
1st, Amish Girl by Lenard Watts Photo 1, Photo 2
2nd, Nude by
Jim Stadtlander
J. Human Bust
1st, Man with Hat by David Boone, Photo 1, Photo 2
2nd, Ulysses Grant by Richard Young
K. Group Carvings
1st, Chipmunks by David Sabol, Photo 1, Photo 2, Photo 3
2nd, Rabbits by David Sabol, Photo 1, Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5
L. Chip Carving
1st, Chip Carved Bowel by John Roth
2nd, Mirror Frame by John Roth
M. Caricatures
1st, The Posse by David Boone, Photo 1, Photo 2, Photo 3
2nd, The Intruder by David Boone
N. Miscellaneous
1st, Santa With Dog by David Boone
2nd, Santa with Bell by Bob Biermann
O. Pyrography
1st, Indian Art by Linda Sales
2nd, Koala Bear by Rolanda Large
P. Bob Wening Award
180 Songbird - painted, 1st, Nuthatch by Monica Finan
181. Bird of Prey Painted, 1st, Great Horned Owl by Sandy Czajka
Q. Ivan Rossiter Ruf-out Award
185 Human Figure - Any finish, 1st, Lady by Keith Dilworth
186 Animals - Any finish, 1st, Carousel Horse Head by Karen Christian
R. Jack A. Williams Award
188 Caricature, 1st, Ballplayer by Bruce Henn
S. Walt Grether Award
190 Stylized, 1st, Bark Frog by Buell Burns
T. Young Carvers Awards
192 Any carving, any finish, 1st, Wood Duck by Daniel Hytower