CAPITAL WOODCARVERS AND GOURD ARTISTS ANNUAL SHOW
On May 21 and 22, 2022 Capital Woodcarvers association held its 50th anniversary Woodcarving and Gourd Competition and Show at the Sacramento Scottish Rite Temple. Thanks also to Bob Travis and Joe You for performing the difficult task of judging the many wood carvings that were entered into competition. We also thank the gourd judges Colleen Ballard, and Carol Des Voignes.
The big winners in the wood carving competition were Diana Kwan, Best of Show; Nick Baldemor, Second Best of Show; Andy Hiroshima, Third Best of Show; Caricature Carvers of America Award, Andy Hiroshima; and People’s Choice Award, Joe You.
Best of Show, “Blue Chrysanthemum Vase on Pine Needle Background” basswood chip carving
Gourd winners were Bill Wilson from Folsom tied with Diana Inslee for “People’s Choice”. Bill won for his Filigree work and Diana for using Kwik Wood to create 3D Iris’s on her Gourd. Janice Horner won “Best of Show” for her Colorful Bird. There were many other first and second places in the various categories. Gourd works of art received many accolades from wood carvers and gourd artists alike.
Nelson Krouse -“Missed the Detour”. Basswood caricature. 15 inches tall.
Andy Hiroshima- California Carvers Guild Award, “Pirate”, Basswood, In the Round. six inches tall.
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