Steve, a native of Madisonville, KY, began carving in 1977. Specializing in caricature carving, he has won numerous national and international awards. Steve is fast becoming one of America’s most respected carvers. Although, best known for his caricatures, he is equally talented at carving realistic figures. Steve offers private lessons, conducts several seminars annually and is the author of Carving Pen Figures and Carving Figural Kaleidoscopes.
Over the years, Steve has accumulated many awards. A few of the more notable ones are: 1st place - Human Figures Caricatures Painted, 15" &Under, 1st place - Human Figures Bust Caricatures Painted, 1st place - Human Figures over 15" Caricature Painted, 1st place - Human Figures Bust Caricature Natural Finish, Overall Caricature winner (All Categories), and the Henry Taylor Award for Woodcarving.
Pictured above (L to R) are:
Confederate Angle: SOLD $2,400.00 (Private Collector)
• First place at Wood Carvers Congress International Carving Show; Caricature Painted catagory and first place overall in Caricature Catagories, Davenport, Iowa
• First Place, Columbus, Ohio Expo Carving Show
• First Place, Smokey Mountain Carving Show
Frog Legs: SOLD $1,250.00 (Private Collector)
• First place at Wood Carvers Congress International Carving Show; Caricature Figure Painted catagory, Davenport, Iowa
Uncle Sam: SOLD $1,850.00 (Private Collector)
• First place at Wood Carvers Congress International Carving Show; 15 Inches and Taller catagory, Davenport, Iowa