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It's taken a couple of weeks for me to post this, but here are some photos from the 2018 North Texas Wood Carver's Guild "Rhapsody in Wood Show". We had a great time seeing the work of wood carvers, scroll saw artists, wood turners, guard carvers, and more. I had the opportunity to demonstrate carving techniques, sharpening methods, design ideas, and learning to draw with a wide variety of people. Thank you to everyone who came! Here is a shot from the show floor. This was my table with some carvings on display and my carving demonstration station. Jody Webb smiling with his first place and merit award winning carving. Following is a sampling of first place winners from various categories.

This Saturday and Sunday (March 3rd & 4th) is the North Texas Wood Carver's Guild 2018 show and sales titled " Rhapsody in Wood ." Please visit the official show page for details. Here are a couple of photos from last year's show.

Jody Webb finishing up his latest rose carving commission. This will make a one of a kind Valentine surprise for the recipient!

Here is a small wood spirit carving I made from a piece of cottonwood bark. The carving is approximately 5 inches tall.

You never know what may happen at carving class. Here is a photo of the time Darth Vader came to inspect the progress.

I wanted to share a carving by Ludwig Kieninger that is at Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas . One of the special features of Jesuit Dallas is that they have an art museum in the school. Hundreds of pieces by well known artist are on display throughout the school. You can even take a docent guided tour . Here you can see the full Kieninger piece hanging on the wall. One unusual thing I noticed is Ludwig signed this piece on the front with his last name spelled out. Usually you would only see the "LK" initials on the front of his carvings. Have you been to the Jesuit Dallas Museum? If so, what did you think of it?

Come out to the Grapevine Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas for the 42nd Annual Rhapsody in Wood North Texas Wood Carver's Guild show. There will be lots of carvers, wood turners, scroll saw artists and more displaying and selling their work. There will be competitions and carving supply vendors. I look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new friends there this Saturday (3/5/2016 10am - 5pm) and Sunday (3/6/2016 10am - 4pm). Visit the official Rhapsody in Wood show page for more details.