Photos by Carl Saathoff Text by Randy Landen

Photos by Carl Saathoff Text by Randy Landen

2010National Caricature Carving Competition

Photos by Carl Saathoff Text by Randy Landen

The 2010 National Caricature Carving Competition drew nearly 200 outstanding examples of caricature carving from throughout the country. The competition is designed to promote the art of caricature, and to showcase the diversity of talent in caricature carving from throughout the US and Canada. Hosted by the Eastern Woodland Carvers Club, Inc., in Converse, Indiana, the competition is held each year in conjunction with the CCA’s annual 3-day carving workshop.

Judges for the 2010 competition were CCA members Peter Ortel, Peter LeClair and Joe Schumacher.Judging took place on Thursday August 26th. The judges had the immense task of considering nearly two hundred phenomenal carvings, and selecting the top entries in 13 individual categories. Ribbons were awarded for the top five places in each category based on originality and creativity, carving execution, degree of difficulty, and final presentation. From the category winners the judges then selected the First, Second, and Third Best of Show. Winners of the 2010 competition were awarded over $2000 in cash and prizes.

This year’s Best of Show was won by Ed Sowulewski fromSaginaw, Michigan for his classic caricature piece entitled“The Carvers.” Ed had previously competed in the CCA Competition, but this was his first Best of Show. Second Best of Show honors went to Andy Hoover from Melba, Idaho for his hilarious performance called “It’s Over.”The Third Best of Show was awarded to Bob Cain of Wichita, Kansas for his uncomfortable golfingswing entitled “Drivin a Wedgie.”

The CCA would like to thank our generous corporate and individual sponsors, and the volunteers from the EWCC, all of whom help make this national competition possible. For a list of sponsors, or for information on the 2011 competition go to or you may contact the Competition Committee Chair, Vicki Bishop at or write to her at 1123 W. 6th St., Elk City, OK 73644. There is no fee to enter the competition, and CCA members and their family members are noteligible to compete. The CCA is a non-profit educational corporation.

Here are this year’s winners: Single Human Under 10"; 1st Ryan Olsen, 2ndRyan Olsen, 3rdBill Jenkins, 4th Andy Hoover, 5th Ryan Olsen. Single Human Over 10"; 1stBob Cain, 2nd Andy Hoover, 3rd Ryan Olsen, 4th Ron Dowdy, 5th Rusty Johnson. Group Human; 1st Ward Makielski, 2nd Andy Hoover, 3rd Claudie Lavallee, 4th Corey Hallagan, 5th Jim DuPont. Single Animal; 1st David Borg, 2nd Robert Hersey, 3rd Anthony Filetti, 4th Werner Bock, 5th Karen Berg. Group Animal; 1st David Borg, 2nd David Borg. Group Mixed; 1st Ed Sowulewski, 2nd Ed Sowulewski, 3rd Sandy Smith, 4th Bill Jenkins, 5th Corey Hallagan. Santa; 1st David Borg, 2nd Roger Stegall, 3rd David Borg, 4th Bart Wilson, 5th Bart Wilson. Relief; 1st Werner Bock, 2nd David Borg, 3rd Werner Bock, 4th Scott Schoberg, 5th Jim Morgan. Miniature; 1st Ryan Olsen, 2nd Bill Jenkins, 3rd Edsel Johnson, 4th Rusty Johnson, 5th Rusty Johnson. Bottlestopper; 1st Ron Dowdy, 2nd Werner Bock, 3rd Ron Dowdy, 4th Jim Willis, 5th Jim Willis. Bust; 1st Mark Akers, 2nd Ryan Olsen, 3rd Tony Harris, 4th Corey Hallagan, 5th Anthony Filetti. Miscellaneous; 1st Tony Harris, 2nd Mark Akers, 3rd Tony Harris, 4th Bart Wison, 5th Jim Willis. Rough-out; 1st Ryan Olsen, 2nd Ron Kincanon, 3rd Mark Akers, 4th Corey Hallagan, 5th Roger Stegall. Best of Show, Ed Sowulewski, 2nd Best of Show, Ryan Olsen, 3rd Best of Show, Bob Cain.

Article Editors:

The photos are listed on the CD/DVD by class. Here is the class code. Each file has the class, place in that class, and the Best of Shows are marked with a BOS.

If you have any questions on the pieces, the pictures are posted on the CCA’s website at or you can just give me a call.

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Thanks in advance for your work on the article.

Randy Landen

Class 1. Single Human Figure Under 10"

Class 2. Single Human Figure 10” and Over

Class 3. Group Human

Class 4. Single Animal

Class 5. Group Animal

Class 6. Group Mixed

Class 7. Santa

Class 8. Relief

Class 9. Miniature

Class 10. Bottlestopper

Class 11. Bust

Class 12. Miscellaneous

Class 13. Rough-out