CARICATURES
These are caricatures of some people you might know. Make a guess and click over them to find out who they are. The Presidential Caricatures are 12"-13" tall, carved in basswood, and painted in water based acrylics.
This is a caricature of my brother. He has been in the Navy for 28 years and currently in the Naval Reserves. He is 12" tall, carved in basswood and painted in water based acrylics. He resides in Sweden. (September 2011)
President Bush was our 43rd President from 2001 to 2009, and President during Operation Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. He was also at one time part owner of the Texas Rangers Baseball team so I thought it appropriate to put him in a Rangers Jacket. He is 12" tall, carved in basswood and painted in water based acrylics. He resides in Bryan, Texas. (September 2011)
I made this for a good friend of mine. He is 12" tall, carved in basswood and painted in water based acrylics. He resides in Carson City, NV. (Sept 2011)
President Bush was our 41st President from 1989 to 1983, and President during Desert Shield and Storm. He is 12" tall, carved in basswood and painted in water based acrylics. He resides in Bryan, Texas. (August 2011)
Famously known as the British Prime Minister during WWII, this is a caricature of Winston Churchill. He is 12" tall, carved in basswood and painted in water based acrylics. He resides in Bryan, Texas. (July 2011)
1940's baseball. He is 12" tall with the stand and painted in water base acrylics. He resides in Grayslake, Illinois. (July 2011)
This is a carving of President Richard Nixon. He is 12" tall, carved in basswood, and painted in water based acrylics. he resides in Bryan, Texas. (June 2011)
This is a carving of President Bill Clinton. He is 12" tall, carved in basswood and painted in water based acrylics. He resides in Bryan, Texas. (June 2011)
I made this for a Friend in Camp Lejeune, NC. Watosh was a USMC Major General who was retiring. Watosh is 12" tall, carved in basswood, and painted in water based acrylics. (May 2011)
This is a female drill instructor I made for a friend at Camp Lejeune, NC. She is 12" tall, carved in basswood and painted in water based acrylics. (March 2011)
This is a carving of the ortator, William Jennings Bryan. He was a dominant force in the liberal wing of the Democratic Party, three times as its candidate for President of the United States (1896, 1900 and 1908). He is 12" tall, carved in basswood and painted in water based acrylics. He resides in Bryan, Texas. (March 2011)
This is a caricature of President Franklin Roosevelt. He is 10" tall and on a 1 1/4" stand. He is made of basswood and painted in water based acrylics. He resides in Bryan, Texas. (Jan 2011)
This is a caricature of President Harry Truman. He is 10" tall and on a 1 1/4" stand. He is made of basswood and painted in water based acrylics. He resides in Bryan, Texas. (Nov 2010)
Another Presidential caricature. This is of Teddy Roosevelt. He is 10" tall and on a 1 1/4" stand. He is made of basswood and painted in water based acrylics. He currently resides in Bryan, Texas. (Oct 2010)
I made this carving for someone who contacted me through this web sight. He asked if I could make a caricature of President Obama. I said I didn't know and would give it a try. My sons recognized him and my wife thought it was one of my best carvings. The carving of President Obama is 10" tall and on a 1 1/4" stand. He is made of basswood and painted in water based acrylics. He is in Bryan, Texas. This is my first presidential caricature. (Sept 2010)
I made this carving for a great friend of mine. He was my Cross Country Coach at Grayslake High School in 1977 and retired this summer after 38 years of teaching History and Coaching. He taught me many life lessons and was one of my most revered role models. The carving is 8" tall and carved out of basswood and painted in water base acrylics. (June 2008)
I made this for a friend who lives in Huntley, Illinois. This carving is 13" tall and carved in basswood. (Dec 2023)
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These are each made for a 5"x2"x2" block of basswood and will be shown at The Pop Up Art Show in Charlottesville, Virginia. (August 2023)
I made this for a friend in Virginia. This carving is 13" tall, painted in water base acrylics and carved in basswood. (May 2023)
I made this for a friend who lives in Kansas City. This carving is 13" tall, carved in basswood and painted in water based acrylics. (April 2023)
I made this for a friend in Lake Monticello, Virginia. He stands 5" tall and is carved in Basswood. (April 2023)
I made this for a friend who gave it to her Dad in Minnesota. It shows the days of when Grandpa and Nick went fishing. The carving is 18" tall and made of basswood. This is painted first with Danish oil to seal the wood and then with water down water based acrylics. (Feb 2023)
I made this for a good friend in Charlottesville, Virginia. He also has Gates, Jobs, and Zuckerberg. This carving is 13" tall and made of basswood. It is painted in water base acrylics. (Nov 2022)
I made this for a dear friend in Jacksonville, FL. They are big fans of the former President. This is carved from basswood and painted in water based acrylics. (June 2022)
These are Orrery Makers from the UK. It was made for a friend in Texas. It was quite the challenge as there are two figures and I had to remove most of the wood by hand vice using the band saw. These two stand about 13" tall, carved in basswood and painted in water base acrylics. (Feb 2022)
I carved this for a friend in Texas who is a big TB Fan. If you don't know who TB is, well he just won another super bowl this past year. This carving stands 12" tall and is made of basswood. The face mask is made from pliable wire. (April 2021)
I carved this UNC Ram for a good friend of mine in Virginia. He graduated from the University of North Carolina a few years ago. The Ram is carved in basswood, painted in water based acrylics and stands 9" tall. Included are the different stages to the carving and also the pattern. (Jan 2021)
I carved this for a good friend in Texas. I have carved every President since Grover Cleveland for him so I needed to make sure his collection is complete. I wish Biden well and that he can bring unity and peace to our Nation. He is carved in basswood, painted in water based acrylics and stands 12" tall. (Jan 2021)
I carved this for a very dear friend and hero who is a nurse and on the front lines taking care of Covid-19 patients. I graffiti the base for important things that happen in 2020. She is carved in basswood, painted in water based acrylics and stands 12" tall. The carving resides in Virginia. (Dec 2020)
It is not often you are asked to throw out the first pitch of the season, but one of my heroes was in 2020. He is carved in basswood, painted in water based acrylics and stands 12" tall. (August 2020)
This is a friend of mine who is a race car driver. He is carved in basswood, painted in water based acrylics and stands 12" tall. It resides in Carson City, Nevada. (July 2020)
This is Ronald Reagan and he is the superman of Republican Presidents. He is carved in basswood, painted in water based acrylics and stands 12" tall. It resides in Virginia. (July 2020)
This is the vintage Auburn Tiger Mascot from the 1960s. He is carved in basswood, painted in water based acrylics and stands 12" tall. (June 2020)
This is the Texas A&M University mascot from the 1940's. I made it for a friend in College Station, Texas. He is carved in basswood, painted in water based acrylics and stands 12.5" tall. (May 2020)
This is a Pitcher of the World Series Champions. He is carved in basswood, painted in water based acrylics and stands 13" tall. (May 2020)
This Albert Einstein who I made for a dear friend in Atlanta, GA. He is carved in basswood, painted in water based acrylics and stands 13" tall. (Apr 2020)
This is actually a music box that I made for someone very special to me who lives in Virginia. It is carved in Basswood and stands 13" tall. (Dec 2019
This is Lincoln of the running Presidents. It is carved in Basswood and stands 13" tall. He resides in Chesapeak, Virginia. (Dec 2019)
I made this carving a for a friend who is a big fan of the flame of light. It is carved in bass wood and stands 10 inches tall. it resides in Augusta, GA. (Oct 2019)
I made this carving for a great friend. This baseball player is 13" tall. It is painted in water base acrylics. It resides in Charlottesville, VA (Oct 2019)
I made this carving for a great friend. This baseball player is 13" tall. It is painted in water base acrylics. It resides in Pittsburgh. (Sept 2019)
I made this carving for my cousin in New Jersey. It is carved in basswood and is 13" tall. (April 2019)
I made this carving for my cousin in New Jersey. It is carved in basswood and is 13" tall. (May 2019)
This is an Eagle Mascot that I made for a friend. It is carved in bass wood and painted in water base acrylics. The carving stands 12" tall. Decals were added for details which are not shown here. (Oct 2018)
The Nationals have a new skipper. This carving is 12" tall and carved in basswood. It is painted in water base acrylics. He resides in Northern Virginia. (April 2018)
Nationals Fans will recognize our Short Stop. He is carved in basswood and stands 13" tall. He resides is Northern, Virginia. (Jan 2018)
This is hall of fame catcher Thurman Munson. It is 13" tall and carved in basswood. It resides in Stafford, VA. (Nov 2017)
This is the mascot of James Madison University. It is 13" tall and carved in basswood. It resides in Charlottesville, VA (Nov 2017)
This is a baseball coach. It is 13" tall and carved in basswood. It resides in Frederick, Md. (Sept 2017)
This is a political figure. It is 13" tall and carved in basswood. It resides in Washington State. (June 2017)
I made this for a Marine in Atlanta. The carving is 13" tall, carved in basswood and painted in water base acrylics. (April 2017)
This is a carving of a 1960s President. It is 13" tall and carved in basswood. It resides in Northern Virginia. (April 2017)
This of our current President. It is 13" tall and carved in basswood. It resides in Northern Virginia. (April 2017)
I Made this for a friend in Wisconsin and she is a big Baseball fan. Rizz stands 12" tall, carved in basswood and painted in water base acrylics. (March 2017)
This is a carving of a 1960s baseball player. It is 12" tall and carved in basswood. It resides in Southern, Illinois. (Feb 2017)
I made POTUS Elect II for a friend who has many of the Presidents on this web site. He is carved in basswood, 12" tall and resides in Bryan, Texas. (Jan 2017)
I made POTUS Elect for my software developer friend. He is carved in basswood, 12" tall and resides in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Dec 2016)
I made this for a family friend that I have known for almost 40 years. This carving is 12" tall and made of bass wood. It is painted in water base acrylics and resides in Atlanta, GA. (Dec 2015)
