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Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 110 Spring 2025 E-Book

Editors Of Woodcarving Illustrated Magazine

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Carve into spring with the latest issue from Woodcarving Illustrated magazine! Featuring over 12 projects with patterns included, you'll find tips and techniques from experts in their craft. You'll also master fun projects like Goofy Golfballs, a Folk Art Robin, Valentine Gnomes, a Chip-Carved Cross, Whimsical Mushroom, and more! Don't forget to check out free bonus patterns—there's so much to explore in issue #110!

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PATTERNS
44
Comfort Hearts
Carve a pocket full of cheer
with these sweet Valentines
By Charlene Lynum
72
Chip-Carved Cross
Intricate cuts create a
reverent masterpiece
By Marty Leenhouts
Free Project -
Carve an infinity cross from
Dennis Drazkowski.
Bonus Patterns -
Download additional patterns for
Tony Harris’ Goofy Golf Balls (page 30).
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Tree Charmer
Carole Jean Boyd combines multiple styles
in her imaginative carvings
By Dorissa Bolinski
FEATURE
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PROJECTS
16
Folk Art Robin
The early bird gets the worm with this
Americana-inspired piece
By Brooks Wilson
21
Bad
Hair
Day
Spring weather came in like a lion
for this guy
By Kevin Applegate
26
Valentine
Gnomes
Enhance the charm of this cute couple
with folksy painting
By Roxana Cristean
30
Goofy
Golf
Balls
Hit a hole in one practicing
expressions with these fun carves
By Tony Harris
33
Hidden
Greenman
A mysterious woodland character
lurks in found wood
By Alec LaCasse
38
First
Date
Create a sense of movement with
posture in this wistful character
By Jerry McNulty
TECHNIQUE
68
Cup and Saucer
Add depth to shallow relief
carvings
By Mary May
46
Flat-Plane
Viking
Carve a sea-faring caricature with just
a few tools
By James Ray Miller
51
Climbing Squirrel
Add interest to your yard with a
beginner-friendly chainsaw carving
By Pawel Drozd
57
Whimsical
Mushroom
Hone your symmetry skills with this
one-knife project
By Nikki Reese
60
Swizzle
Stick
This comical wizard could
use a little magic
By Chris Hammack
66
Sleek
Bunny
Hop to it with a smooth rabbit carving
By Tom Mellott
76
Chickadee
in
Acorn
Nest
Bring the outdoors in with a flock
of tiny bird carvings
By Steve Tomashek
72
16
Caricature Carving...
21, 30, 38,
46,
60
Chip-Carving Projects
... 44
,
72
Endearing Gnomes...
26
Artist Profile...
10
Hilarious Wizard...
60
Goofy Golf Balls...
30
COVER
4
Editor’s Note
6
Letters to the Editor
7
Coming Features
8
Artists to Watch
13
Bookshelf
74
Ad Directory
77
Calendar of Events
DEPTS
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The Character of Wood
Understanding how to bring out the character of
wood is critical to reaching your carving goals,
whether your favorite style is chip, relief, or
chainsaw carving, or if you prefer whittling and
caricatures. An experienced carver can pick up
any type of wood and know within seconds if the
wood is going to cooperate to produce effortless
cuts or put up a fight at every step. But the ability
to read the character of wood comes through practice and
much trial and error. For all our beginner carvers, we
can only stress that no one becomes a master carver
overnight. Understanding what each piece of wood
has to offer is part of the carving journey.
In addition to reading wood, many carvers talk
about discovering the form and type of character hidden inside
the wood waiting to emerge. In this issue, we share two exciting
projects from master carvers Kevin Applegate (page 21) and
Chris Hammack (page 60) of the Caricature Carvers of America
(CCA), a group that’s dedicated to encouraging teaching,
creativity, and excellence within the carving community.
Along with caricature carving, I can’t say enough about our
many contributors in this issue who continue to inspire us all
to push our limits, such as Alec LaCasse with his incredible
“Hidden Greenman” (page 33). Alec truly knows how to bring a
new level of realism to cottonwood bark with his inspired skills
and techniques.
Be sure to see the heart touching “First Date” from Jerry
McNulty (page 38) that shows how to achieve realistic posture
and expression in full length characters. As an aside, note how
Jerry approached the base design for his carving. Combining a
carved base with textured stone atop a more formal platform
leads the eye to the most important features, the face and head.
Beautifully executed!
For a quicker carve, don’t miss out on the fun art of golf ball
carving with award winning carver Tony Harris (page 30). Once
you start carving these silly faces, you might not be able to stop!
And don’t forget to keep sending photos of your latest
creations to
. Seeing the
work from readers at all skill levels inspires us at
Woodcarving
Illustrated
to keep searching for projects and tips from carvers.
We are heartened to see your dedication to discovering and
preserving the art of woodcarving and broadening the wood
carving community.
Happy carving!
David L. Miller
Editorial Director
editor’s
note
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your body with the proper safety equipment and prudent precautions.
Read manuals supplied
with your tools.
Be aware most accidents occur when you are tired or distracted.
And when in
doubt, seek advice from professionals on how to keep your tools sharp and maintained.
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Endless Supply
My wife came across Ken
Kuhar’s “Happy-Go-Lucky
Turtle” in issue #99, and I
decided to make it for my
son Erik’s 40th birthday. I
used a hobby woodburner
to burn the patterns on the
shell instead of painting it.
Keep the patterns coming,
so I always have a supply of
gifts to make!
Ronald Batcher
Hope, N.Y.
Traveling on Down the Road
While traveling around the
United States, I started a
project called “Carving on
the Road,” where I focus on
small, simple pieces (4" to
6") that I can start and finish
in a few hours with limited
tools. I’m a busker/traveling
musician and carver, and
very passionate about
farming and DIY projects.
So, all my characters usually
follow that line, often
inspired by people I’ve met
during my travels.
Rick Giujusa
Edinburgh, Scotland
A Flight of Inspiration
I saw Jill Motovidlak’s
“Ichabod’s Flight” in issue
#108 and knew it was
right up my alley with the
right amount of carving
and painting detail. Folk
art is one of my favorite
styles because I enjoy how
individual tricks can make
it uniquely yours.
Brian Becker
Sioux Falls, S.D.
letters
to the editor
Whimsical Santa
I came across Bruce Ankeny’s
“Cookie Thief Santa” in issue #101
and decided to give him a try. I had
a great time making this whimsical
St. Nick caricature and really enjoy
your magazine.
Buddy Overby
Silver Springs, Fla.
Small But Grumpy
I decided to carve
Karen Scalin’s
“Grumpy Lil’ Man”
from issue #96 as
the pattern was very
instructive on carving
a caricature with
the face pointing to
the side. I also loved
the details Karen
Scalin put into such a
small carving.
Ian Guesdon
Chelmsford, England
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coming
features
Look for
these
projects in
an upcoming
issue!
We love hearing about the carvings that readers like
you create! If you tried your hand at one of our projects,
or put your own spin on an existing design, send us an
email at [email protected]. Please
include your name, where you live, high-res photos,
and a brief description of the piece.
Find the
Fox Hunt
winners
on Page 74!
Sturdy Storage
I needed a toolbox, and Casey Foster’s “A Solve-All for
‘Tool Sprawl’” in issue #104 was an answer. I made a
little modification to his box to accommodate all my
tools. Thanks to Casey for his plans; they were great.
Bill Davis
Feasterville, Pa.
Therapeutic Carve
When I saw Chris Hill’s “Wood Spirit Birdhouse” in
issue #102, I knew I had to give it a shot. I just needed
to find the time. That time came when I had back
surgery a while ago, and needed something to occupy
my time during recovery. The birdhouses are made
from Honduran mahogany, sapele, and Spanish cedar.
These were a challenge to say the least, but it was good
therapy as the four took me ten months to complete!
Michael Bomberowich
Lansdowne, Pa.
Carve a sunflower relief as bright as a summer day.
Tag along with this farmer
as he surveys his crops.
Cast a spell
with a magical
wizard.
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Jonathan “Mugsy” Logan
Hartland, Vt.
Jonathan Logan, better
known by his artist name
Mugsy, started carving 10
years ago after he was given
a piece of cottonwood bark.
“Woodcarving provides me
with a creative outlet and
also a calm mediative state
while working,” he said. With
his background in drawing,
Jonathan starts each
carving by free sketching
directly onto a piece of
wood and diving right into
the carving process. See
more of Jonathan’s work
@mugsy.logan.woodcarving
on Instagram.
Jacek Glejzer
Kochlice,
Poland
For the last two decades, Jacek Glejzer has dedicated
himself to sculpting. “I’ve always been drawn to the
structure of wood, its natural beauty, and the limitless
possibilities it offers for shaping and sculpting,” he
said. Jacek finds inspiration for his pieces wherever he
can, such as in nature, architecture, and vegetation.
In addition to traditional wood sculpting tools, Jacek
uses a variety of power tools and machinery to create
his wooden masterpieces. See more of Jacek’s work
@magic_carvings in Instagram.
Zarir Abdullah
Kampung
Raja, Malaysia
After finishing high school in 1998, Zarir Abdullah discovered the art
of woodcarving. “Woodcarving is a special and beautiful art where
you can create a design on paper and then transform it into a wooden
marvel,” he said. The main source of Zarir’s inspiration comes from
nature, especially plant shapes and styles. To see more of Zarir’s work,
visit @zarirhjabdullah on Instagram.
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“Wonders in Wood”
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Caricature Carvers
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March 15 & 16, 2025
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Tree
Charmer
Carole Jean Boyd combines multiple
styles in her imaginative carvings
By Dorissa Bolinski
W
ith a shy smile, coiffed hair, and quiet
demeanor, Alabama native, Carole Jean
Boyd is the textbook vision of a genteel southern
lady. But looks can be deceiving, and in Carole
Jean’s case, they belie her ability to tame large
pieces of timber. Although her carving medium
of choice is the cypress knee, she enjoys working
with a variety of wood and has even tackled a
giant black walnut stump.
Carole Jean’s subjects include humans, Father
Christmas figures, wood spirits, and biblical
characters. Her carving style features elements
of realism and occasionally caricature, but all her
pieces have a distinctive folk art appeal. Although
a broad term, folk art as a genre usually implies a
sense of locale, and Carole Jean’s work embodies
this through her use of cypress knees. From the
knobby, alien-looking knees, Carole Jean creates
beguiling characters that are at once friendly but
somewhat mysterious.
According to Carole Jean, she first saw a cypress
knee as a child in her father’s barn and had no