Hello, my name is Adrian "Bois" Cabrera, I am a chainsaw carver craftsman, I live in Villa elisa, Entre Rios, Argentina. Electronics technician, I studied at different Universities, trying Engineering, Administration and INternation Trade, trying to find my direction. In this search I came to craftsmanship making wooden toys. That's how I met chainsaw carving colleagues. Participate in chainsaw carving events. I conduct wood carving demonstrations and workshops. He carried out work for companies, public entities and individuals.

I can still remember that feeling... Like a red hot searing branding iron, firing my imagination, searing my thoughts with anticipation of 'What' I could accomplish! That was in the year 2012.... twelve years hence, that excitement remains everyday! When I begin a new sculpt, a different style, or a massive piece, no matter - this is my calling, my obsession, my life. Chainsaw Artistry

I grew up in Reedsport, graduated from Reedsport high in 1981. I started carving in 1998 after watching carvers at the Puyallup Fair in Washington. I have represented the U.S.A. in events around the globe. Germany, England, Scotland, Wales, Canada, Denmark, Switzerland, Holland & Chile. My wife Cindy and I along with Pat Dwelly started the Reedsport show in 2000. We are happy to see it still going strong.

Professional carver for 13 years, I first picked up a saw in 2008. Growing up I excelled in art, so naturally became passionate and followed carving for a career. I like to challenge and continually push myself to grow skill and imagination. I live in Bandon, Oregon, you can find my artwork at the Driftwood Gallery and on Facebook Brian Vorwaller, Artist Extreme. I promote the natural beauty of wood combined with imagination, trying to make the world a little better.

Hello, my name is Chad Kilpatrick. I started carving 7 years ago. I have a great friend who's a carver and I left Texas for Tennessee to get away and think for a while. Before I knew it I had a saw in my hand and was off to Ridgeway, PA. That was 2017 and I haven't looked back since. Been carving full time since 2020. I love to carve bears, eagles & owls, like most carvers. But I really like to carve my gnome houses & anything I can be whimsical & creative with. I'm honored to be attending this event. I want to learn from as many people as possible. I live in Wills Point, TX and I own a shop in town, CKCarvings. You can find me on Facebook as well.

I've been a professional artist, working with different materials and techniques for over 20 years. I grew up using chainsaw for cutting firewood but I've always had a passion for art and wood carving. After a few years of exploring different techniques in painting and sculpture, I met a chainsaw carver at a life drawing class in the 90's, he inspired me to give chainsaw carving a go, I took to it immediately. Since then I've developed my skills carving hundreds of sculptures, using a chainsaw combined with traditional wood carving tools, I've also traveled around the world carving at different events, competitions, and even tv show, and loved every minute! Most of my sculptures are figurative but I also love to carve animals; Celtic & mythical pieces, dragons, abstract work, or whatever inspires me at the time. You can find me on social media, FB Chris Wood & Wood Art Works, Instagram Wood533, and on TV in season 1, A Cut Above.

I've always had a passion for art. Growing up, my mom worked in a bronze foundry, and I spent a lot of time watching and learning the art of sculpting. I worked as a metal fabricator most of my life, but I quickly realized my passion was in carving when I picked up a chainsaw 12 years ago. I am what you would call a freeform carver. I prefer to let my hands do the work, and let the logs imperfections reveal what's within. Some of my best work is done in the moment, with my headphones in, carving what the wood is willing to offer, without force. I attended my first competition in Craig, CO in 2014 and I took 3rd place at the Whittle the Wood Rendezvous and 1st place in 2021. In 2015 I took 2nd place in Gunnison (artist and staff choice), CO at the Carving Up Colorado competition. In 2017 * 2018 I took 3rd place at the Powell River Canadian and World Championship Logger Sports in Powell River BC. I have also carved in the English and Scottish championships. Website: www.thebarefootcarver.com Facebook: Damon Gorecki Instagram: The Barefoot Carver

My name is Garrett Aries and I've been carving for 12 plus years. I enjoy creating sea life, probably due to growing up on the hood canal. I currently reside in Port Orchard, WA and carve our of Allyn, WA home of the George Kenny Chainsaw Carving School. There's where my passion for carving started. Please check out my Facebook page ARies Sculptures. Please like and follow to see what I create over the years to come.

While working as an arborist, James enjoyed the recycling of dead and diseased trees by carving animals for fun. After several years in the juried art show circuit, James’ talent was recognized by the art community while living in San Diego. James was accepted as a working artist and member of the Spanish Village Artist Guild in San Diego’s Balboa Park. He was one of the featured sculptors demonstrating at the 2009 “Art Splash “in Carlsbad, Ca. He liked the idea of trying a carving competition, so he applied to the Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Carving Competition in 2009, and was accepted on his merit as a successful artist. Since then, he has placed in the top ten, pro division, several times. He likes meeting fellow carvers at this event, sharing and learning new techniques. He carves all subjects, and the challenge of custom pieces is what he enjoys doing the most. There are three ways to view his work. One, you can visit his shop at 1574 Salmon River Hwy Otis. (Best to call first, in progress setting up). We even now have a list of carvings he’s done in Lincoln City beginning with the tourist attraction at Hwy 101 and West Devils Lake Rd. Second, you can visit his website www.jameslukinich.com. Third, you can call 619-916-8459 to set up a private showing. He keeps busy doing custom work, both public art and private collections. His work can be seen all around Lincoln City, and in neighboring communities throughout the western states. Still with a following in San Diego county, he continues to make trips there each year. He resides in Lincoln City, Oregon with his wife Marilyn and their three huskies. James believes in “Art with a purpose”. The removal of dead trees can be repurposed into art work, lasting a lifetime. You can find more of his work on Facebook and Instagram @james_lukinich. jameslcreations@gmail.com 619.916.8459

Hey there, thanks for stopping by the ODCCC - where sunshine, showers and sawdust will make your soul smile each and every day! My name is Jason Murieen. I'm a third generation logger turned wildland firefighter. I first watched Bob King carving at the Eugene Logging Show back in 2005-ish. Needless to say, I was completely mesmerized. He kindly invited me to attend a show in Reedsport on Father's Day weekend. He was such a wizard with that saw - there was no way that I was going to miss it! I quickly became a regular SUPERFAN of these guys. I "stalked" these guys for many "Junes" before som eof them began to recognize my beautiful wife and I makiing countless rounds and eventually invited me into get involved. In 2017 I finally threw my hat in the ring and have carved yevery year except for 2021 when my forearm was impaled by a burnt stick that requried (2) surgeries to deal with a nasty infection. I enjoy carving wildlife as the exactingness of the human form scares me. LOL! I am blessed with my family's help and support in my carving hobby. Folks can find us on Instagram and Facebook under my name or Rip & Tear Chainsaw Carvings.

I have been carving 9 years, I got started out of boredom while cutting some trees down one day. I like to carve all sorts of subject matter but I am probably most known for my sasquatches. My business is "Once Upon A Log", you can find me on Facebook.

Mark Colp, was born in Alberta Canada, and has made his home in the US. Mark is proud to make chainsaw wood sculpting his life. Having started right out of high school, he has been carving for 39 years. He has since become an award winning woodcarver. Mark's favorite sculptures to carve are: animal wildlife, marine life, nautical themes, totems, southwest themes, and of course bears. Mark was on the reality show Carver Kings that aired in Canada in 2015 and premiered in the US in 2018. You can now watch Carver Kings on Amazon prime. Mark is also on seven out of ten episodes of the reality show Saw Dogs that aired in Canada, USA, Latin America and Mexico in 2013. Saw Dogs can now be viewed on Youtube. Mark travels throughout the country creating beautiful sculptures. His satisfaction in carving comes from seeing people excited to take his art home. Happy with the finished piece. Call Mark for custom sculptures, and on site carving. Yes, we will come to your property and carve your tree, or have something made here at the shop. All carvings here at the shop are carved from Redwood. You can find Mark on Facebook / Mark Colp and view some of his wooden creations. You can also find us at our shop. If you're traveling a distance please call first to make sure we are in. Wooden Creations 78 Soda Bay Rd Lakeport, CA 95453 Email: markcolp@hotmail.com Shop 707-263-6515 Cell 707-349-1291

My name is Nick Bielby, I have been carving for about eight years. I started carving by accident when I started making little things for my wife when I wasn’t working. I taught myself how to carve by watching videos and trial and error until I attended a local fair where there was some carvers. I mainly went there to meet Bob King lol and ended up being invited to carve there. From there I entered Reedsport where I met many other inspiring carvers. I have competed at Reedsport every year since. In 2018 I came up short with a third place finish in the semi pro division, but in 2019 I was blessed with a first place finish in the semi pro division that opened up a bigger more challenging adventure. Since then I have competed as a pro carver in other events on the west coast. I have competed at the logger rodeo several times in Sedro woolley Washington where I have placed several times in the top 5 along with placing in the top 10 many times in reedsport since becoming a pro carver. I have gotten to carve in many great places for great people along with a supportive wife and meeting some fantastic friends that have helped me and inspired me with their work and skills. I mainly love carving wildlife and strive for realism. Trying to capture their spirit and expression is always my goal. Looking forward to what the future brings.

Steve Backus has been carving for 48 years hailing from a family of chainsaw carvers and is a second generation chainsaw carver to his mother Judy McVay a pioneer carver and one of the first woman carvers in this game. Steve has the distinction of having been beaten in well over two hundred chainsaw carving competitions and achieved this dubious title by starting young and kept showing up knowing that one competes against oneself and learning and growing is a part of lifes game no matter the outcome. Raised on the Olympic peninsula in Washington State and Southeastern Alaska in the timber Tramp Logger tradition where these rough and tumble loggers were heroes to a small lad. Roaming the woods of the great forests he was often in the company of Sasquatches who were always kind if not elusive as they imparted wisdom and guidance to pursue lofty goals as he moved through life and they always said if you get a chance to pursue your dream on the Oregon Coast to do so and that is just one more reason to visit Reedsport!

Wade Lapp from Kelso, WA is a talented multimedia sculptor who has honed his skills across various mediums and competes both domestically and internationally. With 13 years of sculpting experience, he branched out from pumpkin carving to sand sculpting, chainsaw carving, and ice sculpting. Over the past two years, he's been actively participating in chainsaw competitions, showcasing his prowess. In his whimsical style, he brings to life creatures like sasquatch, the kraken, gnomes, mushrooms, and giant snails, captivating audiences with his imaginative creations. Wade Lapp's artistic talents extend to being featured as one of the artsts at the spirit of Halloween Town in St. Hellens, Oregon. Throughout the six weeks leading up to Halloween, his captivating work is prominently showcased on Sand Island, adding to the festive atmosphere and enchanting visitors with his imaginative creations. His work is on Facebook at Wade Lapp. On Instragram @ Wade Lapp. Also on Tiktok @ Wade Lapp.

Alex Pricob is a professional full time wood chainsaw carver from Renton, WA state. He was born in Moldova. He has been carving since 2009. Alex is specialized in high-end quality wood carving. Alex with his family have their own business called: "Alex Arts and Construction". He does around 15 carving competitions a year and many other carving events. Alex took 2nd place in the pro division last year at the Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Carving Championship in Reedsport. The talent he developed through the years brings joy and happiness to thousands of people. He does custom projects and his goal is to get the jobs done and keep customers priorities. You can follow Alex on his Facebook page: Alex Pricob.

I've always had an interest in the arts and wood working. So, at the age of 19 I was able to combine both passions with the help of my Uncle mark. My Uncle owned his own tree service company and he had a job that required him to remove a tree in the middle of a beautiful garden. This was common for him to do, but he realized if he brought the stump grinder in it would have destroyed the garden. He thought of an idea of an unique element that would enhance and not destroyt he beauty of the garden. He decided to try to carve a rabbit out of the stump and the owners loved it. With his first carving under his belt, word quick spread through the family. This is when I decided to try my hand at chainsaw carving. After some chainsaw safety lessons from my Uncle, I picked up a chainsaw and the rest is history. For the past 25 years I have been carving custom free standing and on-site stump carvings of bears, eagles, owls, and wood spirits. I have carvings all over the Unites States. Lake Tahoe, Oregon, Iowa, Indiana, Winsconsin, Michigan, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgian, New York. www.topnotchcarving.com facebook-Top Notch Chainsaw Carvings

Brandon Kroon has been passionate about creating, fixing and working with his hands ever since he could remember. Entering the chainsaw carving and sculpting scene in 2013; he has done a wide selection of artworks, projects and commissions throughout Australia. Finding his own personal style in the industry, Brandon is grateful to regularly compete internationally. He has placed in a number of international competitions, with recent awards including winning the US Open International Carving Competition Competition along with receiving the Carvers Choice Award in 2022 and placing 3rd at the Chetwynd International Chainsaw Carving Competition in 2023. Brandon is passionate about pursuing a high level of creativity, originality and quality through his sculptures by exploring an array of subjects from wildlife, human form and environmental sculpture, through to mechanical, geometric and abstract themes.

Brigitte Lochhead is a chainsaw artist from Vancouver, Canada. She produces both abstract and figurative works that draw inspriation from the natural world, her Scottish heritage and a broader desire to explore the many forms that sculpture can take. She has participated in multiple chainsaw carving competitions including those taking place in Hope, Campbell River, Libby MT. She has also exhibited her work in fine art galleries throughout Canada and the United States and recently appeared as a contestant on the Discovery Channel chainsaw carving reality TV show "A Cut Above".

Chris Foltz has been carving as a professional competitor for 15 years. Started carving ice as a chef. Represented USA as ice / wood artist and chef. Also works with sand and pumpkin sculpture. Professional instructor chef / ice / wood. Husband and father of four boys as seen on Discovery Channel / Disney Channel.

I had a passion for arts since I was a young child, so I attended an Art School in my home country, in Moldova. My second passion have always been animals. Now, I can combine these two in my wood carvings. I started carving being inspired by my friend Alex Pricob. I have been carving for 7 years. Now, I am full-time pro-carver. I like to work in flat wood, 3D, also, I enjoy to do paintings on wood. I love to represent nature and its beauty, animals and moments from their daily life; movements, moods, and their ordinary. I carve wood and the wood carves me to a better and happier person. I have an open on Facebook under the name "Constantin's Wood Carving".

Emil Szkipala, also known as the Chainsaw Man of Michigan. Born in Europe, native of Romania where I studied wood working and fire arts. Immigrated to the U.S.A. early 90's and called hom til present. After trying different things, I was intoduced to the chainsaw carving and never looked back. Been creating art from existing trees over span of many years and learning different styles. Participating in many shows, parades, exhibitions, Ridgeway Rendezvous. Appeared on television and newspapers in Detroit metro area. Carving tree art up and down through Michigan, US, Canada, Cuba and Europe. More info available at www.treecarvings.com. Facebook: Chainsaw Man of Michigan Phone: 586-977-7856

He has been carving since 2004. An artist his whole life he has been drawing since age 5. Throughout the years he has worked in many medians such as drawing, sculpting clay, digital design, glass blowing and now chainsaw art. The carving became a dream of his when his grandmother would buy the cute bears at the local fair, at age thirteen he thought it was something he could do so he saved his money and purchased a small saw. His dreams were cut short because two weeks later his new saw was stolen from his garage, being only thirteen he pretty much wrote off trying to become a carver, till eleven years later his grandmother read an article in the paper about a carver and reminded him of his dream so long ago. She offered to buy him a saw and from then on he was hooked. a few years in he decided to try competition, entering the Reedsport divisional in Oregon taking 2nd place in the semi-pro, coming back the next year he entered as pro and took 8th place among thirty of the best carvers in the world. He went to the Huskycup in Germany to represent the U.S. with team mate Bob King and together they took second place out of 7 other countries. He has also spent many summers sculpting a total of 30 trees over twelve feet tall for the city of Bridgeport in eastern Washington and he has a ten ft nutcracker in the town square of Leavenworth, Wa. Jacob took 2nd place, in Reedsport in 2021 and followed by 1st place and peoples choice in 2022. He than came back to sweep it in 2023 with 1st place, peoples choice, and carvers choice. He is the only one to win it consecutively in Reedsport history. He enjoys competing with all his friends and fellow carvers and meeting and making many new ones along the way!

My name is Jason Alger, I have been carving for about 5 years total. I started carving to raise money at a fundraiser for a local school. I carved for several years, then returned to my previous career as a bodyguard. When I had time off, I would carve part time. In 2022 I decided to carve full time. I enjoy carving eagles, bears and octopus. I do have some of my work on my facebook page, Jason Alger.

I have been a full time professional carver for seven years now. I travel all over the continent doing competitions & demonstration carving. I started carving as a hobby when I was building log homes. I like to let my imagination run wil and see where it takes me artistically. The best bet for viewing my work is IG @ joesrholez or Joe Srholez on FB. Hopefully my website will be updated by the time this come out. LOL www.joesrholez.com

I have been carving for 20 years. My family business is farming (Japanese fruits kaki). In agricultural off-season I teach chainsaw carving at Gifu University. My style is show carving. I have many shows at elementary school and retirement home as volunteer. I like to surprise and bring a smile to people.

As a kid I spent summer vacations at a family cabin in northern Minnesota's lake country. The north woods created an impression from both a lifestyle and aesthetic standpoint that I've been drawn to ever since. I worked in the advertising and design field for over twenty years. I've held positions within design companies, advertising agencies and tech firms as an award-winning creative director, art director, photographer, illustrator, animator, video producer and digital artist. While my career has always been based int he art field, my passion has been in creative woodworking and fine art forged long ago by those summers visiting the north woods. I love carving wildlife, fantasy compositions, nautical themes and prctically anything else. 3timber.com facebook.com/3timber

Ryan Anderson is a renowned chainsaw carver known for his exceptional skill and creativity in sculpting wood. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Anderson has garnered attention for his ability to transform raw logs into intricate works of art using chainsaws as his primary tool. His carvings often depict wildlife, nature scenes, and fantasy-inspired designs, showcasing a blend of realism and imagination. Anderson has participated in various art shows, exhibitions, and competitions, where his captivating sculptures have earned him a dedicated following and admiration from fellow artists and enthusiasts alike. While specific biographical details may be limited, Anderson's talent and passion for chainsaw carving continue to make him a prominent figure in the art community.

Hello my name is Tristin, I've been competing in the semi-pro division for the past five or six years and recently jumped my way up to the professional division this past year. Chainsaw carving has been some of the biggest highlights of my life, and I look forward to seeing how far I can take it in the competition world. 72217 Highway 101 in Lakeside is where a shop is located where I do most of my custom work for people. Katina Gordon is the name of the owner and we specialize in creative custom chainsaw carving and leather work for people. Contact us at 541-707-0973 or 541-707-0050 for leather work. Thank you!