Reader Survey
WCI's second survey polls the interests of its readership

Contented Pig
Make a place on your shelf for Art Shoemaker's adorable animal

Review: Chainsaw Carving
Hal MacIntosh's new book presents the art and the craft of power carving

Chimp Carver
Jack Kochan creates WCI's first simian reader

Carving and Painting a Magpie – Part 2
Cam Merkle's painting techniques bring this prairie bird to life

Making Faces
Learn the basics for carving a caricature face

Introduction to Individual Styles of Chip Carving
Chip carvers push the limits with their creative work

Making a Knife
John Mignone designs a cutting tool fit for a professional carver

Product Review: Bloxygen
It's a gaseous solution to dry-out

Pinewood Forge Knives Put to the Test
Fine tools are available for a variety of caving operations

Wood Review: Yew
A beautiful wood inspires masterful carvings

Ships' Figureheads
Take a look at the best of maritime commercial art

Carving a Canvasback Decoy
It's an easy project with just a few tools and paints

Brushes – Part 2
Lori Corbett offers tips on caring for and purchasing brushes

Hot Spots for Carvers – Part 1
Plan to spend some inspiration time and view a museum's carving collection

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A self-taught artist and avid woodcarver, Jack Kochan has been carving nearly twenty years. Though primarily a wildfowl carver, he is adept at many styles of carving from relief, to caricature, to realistic and covers a broad range of subject matter. Born and raised in the rolling hills of Berks County, Pennsylvania, he grew up with a deep appreciation of wildlife and nature. Much of his work reflects the adversity, tranquillity, and sometimes the comedy of nature itself. A thorough understanding of anatomical structure helps create his many lifelike pieces. He also illustrates for Woodcarving Illustrated Magazine and has been a contributor to several articles. Jack resides in Leesport, Pennsylvania with his wife, June.

Lori Corbett is an award-winning bird carver and a carving instructor. She is a contributor to Wood Carving Illustrated. She lives in St. Anthony, Idaho.