Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 74 Winter/Spring 2016

FEATURES And The Winner Is. Announcing the first winners in the 2016 People's Choice Contest Miniature Masterpieces By Kathleen Ryan Extraordinary Renaissance carving depict religious scenes in minuscule relief Soapstone Artisty By Kathleen Ryan Three sculptors share their tips No Fear at 94 By Dean Otteson Nonagenarian Tony Giuffrida fills retirement with creative carving Heavenly Pews By Kathleen Ryan Cindy Chinn combined carving, glass, and light to create angelic art. PATTERNS Leopard Pattern Pattern by Gordon and Marsha Stiller Reference photo, description, and detailed pattern help you carve a lifelike leopard Carving a Cricifix By Cindy Chinn Tips for carving a religious icon TOOLS Universal Bench Hook By Andrew DiPace Get a grip on carving projects with uneven edges PROJECTS Folk Art Peacock By Vernon DePauw Colorful quilt-inspired design is perfect for Mardi Gras Carving a North Woods Animal Puzzle By Nancy Borson Embellish puzzle pieces with relief carving techniques Casual Caricature Rabbit By Leah Goddard and Floyd Rhadigan This easy Easter bunny will be welcome in any basket Soapstone Whale By Julie Kee Use your woodcarving skills to create this stunning stone sea creature Big Bad Whale By Barbara Millikan Fierce carved wolf is a perfect accessory for days