I became interested in carving when my son was working on the Boy Scout wood carving merit badge. I began taking lessons at Pullen Park Community Ctr. with Bruce Collins. I took lessons there off and on for a few years. One day I saw a bird carving done by one of Vic Kirkman,s students and decided I would have to learn to carve at a more advanced level. I began taking classes from Vic in January, 2002. As a result of his excellent teaching I have been able to progress from Novice level through Intermediate and into the Advanced level at all major competitions. I have won many awards and ribbons while having a lot of fun with a great group of bird carvers.
Awards:
Blue-winged Teal Hen
2004 Core Sound - Best in Show - Novice
2005 East Carolina - 3rd Best in Show - Novice
2005 Gulf South Championship - 2nd in Species - Novice
Blue-winged Teal Drake
2005 East Carolina - 2nd Best in Show - Novice
2005 - Ward World Championships - 1st in Species - Novice
2005 Gulf South Championship - 2nd Best in Show - Novice
2005 Core Sound - Best in Show - Novice
Wood Duck Hen
2006 East Carolina - Best in Show - Intermediate
2006 Ward World Championships - 2nd Species - Novice
2006 - Core Sound - Best of Show- Intermediate
2007 Lake Country - 3rd Best in Show - Advanced/Open
Wood Duck Drake
2007 Core Sound - 2nd Best in Category - Advanced/Open
2007 East Carolina - 1st in Species - Advanced/Open
