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The UK Woodcarving
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Woodcarver
of the year 2007
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Ian Edwards:
"I really like the overall movement of this carving, with the fine details
being very carefully and cleanly finished.Some of the finer detail that
interests me is where the mace hangs outside of the mount - this really does
give the illusion of movement, which this carver demonstrates the ability to
capture in his work."
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"Icarus" |
The judges' comments ...
Chris Pye:
"This was quite an oustanding piece
and an obvious winner in this category; the carver shows confidence and
excellent technique; passion and determination are etched on Icarus' face
and posture; the drapery and anatomy ring true but perhaps lost a little where
the arms join the body within the sleeve - I wonder if these were separately
carved? The whole is well finished. Well done!"
Ian Edwards:
"This is a very impressive carving
with lots of points of interest. It has good movement, the figure is well
proportioned and it has been cleanly carved. I like the way the wings are
attached to the hands through toggle and strap. This is a good take on the
Icarus theme. You can easily depict the determination in the mind of Icarus
through the expression on his face. This piece could be improved by the anatomy
of the face carving and the proportions around the eyes."
Stuart Lawson:
"Another remarkable example from
Peter Paces, winner of the last year's In the Round Carving category. Icarus is
proud and determined, and ready to take flight. His wings are seen in the full
splendour, contrasting with the almost uncomfortable intensity of
Icarus' expression.
The way that the base, rocks and
figure are balanced contributes greatly to the success of this carving."
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The UK Woodcarving
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"The Knockout" |
The judges' comments ...
Ian Edwards:
"This
carving really has appeal;
the carver has managed to
capture both the movement and the impact of the fight, coupled with the intense
expressions of the referee and the contestants. It really seems as though you
are viewing the fight from a ringside seat.
Knockout has also been finished to a high standard and is anatomically
correct, with good movement in the legs of the contestants receiving the blow,
right down to the movement of the material of the shorts. Areas for improvement
would be subtlety in carving the faces."
Chris Pye:
"As the striking boxer leans
forward into his punch, the referee leans back, creating a tense, triangular
space out of which, I swear, I can hear the 'thwack' of the glove meeting the
chin.
A very good design - dynamic,
engaging; entirely fitting. The faces, for me, are a little overworked (almost
bordering on caricature?) but otherwise the carving is excellent throughout -
good anatomy and showing a carver in control, right down to shirt buttons and
boot laces.
An exciting, engaging and
complicated piece of work.
Congratulations!"
Stuart Lawson:
This is such an ambitious carving
in so many ways - capturing the drama and, significantly, the distortion of a
specific moment that has produced a unique piece of work.
A large part of any figure-study's
success is how well it represents the weight of its subject, and all three of
Peter's contrasting figures communicate gravity with conviction. The distinct
nature of each character and their relationship to each other produces a very
balanced and vivid composition." |
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Sponsors of
the International Woodcarvers Congress
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"Trouble at the Castle"
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Group H:
Class 803 - Group
1. Peter Paces
2. Matt Hey
3. James W.Huck
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"Icarus"
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Group L:
Religious/Mythical
Class -
1. Sandy Smith
2. Peter Paces
3. Donald
Elsasser
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"The Unholy Trinity"
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Group C:
Ornamental
Class 306 - Decorative
1. Ed Johnson
2. Peter Paces
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"St.George"
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... with Tom Kreyling, the AWC President ... |
Group L:
Religious/Mythical
Class 928 - Group
1. Peter Paces
2. T.W.Wegner
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"Marionettes"
(The Champ and Coco the Clown)
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Group C:
Ornamental
Class 307 - Decorative
1. Darlene
Burson
2. Peter Paces
3. Peter Paces
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"St.Wenceslas"
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... at the Saturday Banquet ... |
Intermediate
Class
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1. Robert
D.Kroese
2. Peter Paces
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We have another two-time winner in the group
awards. Peter Paces won the Best of Group H after taking a First Place ribbon in
Class 804 with his carving called "The Knockout". The scene is
12"x10"x9".
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Group H:
Humans to 15"
Class 804 - Group
1. Peter Paces
2. Richard A.Young
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Peter
then took Second Best of Group honors with his gallant "King's Minder".
That piece is 15"x6"x6" and took a First place in Class 802 to qualify for the
Best of Group awards.
Once
again, Peter traveled all the way from Croydon, Surrey, England with his lovely
wife Jana to partake in the week-long Congress festivities.
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Group H:
Humans to 15"
Class 802 - Natural
1. Peter Paces
2. David B.Johnson
3. Norman Bunn
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Peter
Paces from Surrey, England came second to Peter Watson in Class 901, but did
take the Third Best of Group award.
His
carving "Once Upon a Time..." measures 11"x10"x8".
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Group K:
Group Carving
Class 901-Realistic
1. Peter Watson
2. Peter Paces
3. Mike Rolow
4. James W.Huck
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"Keeper of the jewels"
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Group L:
Religious/Mythical
Class 927 - Animal
1. Peter Paces
2. Rick Curvey
3. Linda Boatright
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(International entries)
I know this carver has been shown elsewhere in this report, but he did come a
bit further than the rest of our foreign visitors.
Peter Paces, Croydon, Surrey, England, calls his piece "Crucifix". |
Group L:
Religious/Mythical
Class 921 - Figure
1. Peter Paces
2. Dennis Jackson
3. Lester E.Scott
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"The Final Moments" is a scene depicting the abuse of Christ. It was done
by Peter Paces who has attended the Congress for the last three years all the
way from Croydon, Surrey, England.
Congratulations to Peter for making the cover of Chit Chats in the
Sept/Oct issue, thus representing the Congress competition.
His piece took a 1st in Class 931-Religious & the Best of Group L.
(14"x10"x6 1/2")
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Group L:
Religious+Mythical
Class 922
- Group
1. Peter Paces
2. T.Wegner
3. Jim Dupont
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(International entries)
I know this carver has been shown elsewhere in this report, but he did come a
bit further than the rest of our foreign visitors. Peter Paces, Croydon, Surrey,
England, calls his piece "Catch me if you can...". It measures 8" x
10" x 4".
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Things went so well for Peter Paces last year,
that he decided to have a go of it again. He started his medal journey by taking
a First Place in Class 801, then going on to take the Best of Group H award.
He calls his muscle man, "Mr. Universe". Peter hand carried the piece all
the way from Croydon, Surrey in England.
It measures 5.75"x4.25"x4.5".
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Group H:
Humans to 15"
Class 801-Realistic
1. Peter Paces
2. Justin Gordon
3. Norman Bunn
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"One for All and All for One!"
may have been the cry of the Four Musketeers, but this time it was prophetic for
Peter Paces from Croydon, Surrey, England. The "all" was a First Place in Class
901 Realistic Humans, and First Place finish in overall Group K category.
The scene is 12 1/4" x 6 1/2" x 16".
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Group K:
Group Carving
Class 901 - Humans
1. Peter Paces
2. Peter Paces
3. S.L.Mendelsohn
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Peter Paces got another shot at us statesiders with this agrarian scene called "10-mile
Service".
The piece earned a 1st Place Blue Ribbon in
class 903 Combining Humans+Animals and the size is 12 1/2"x4 1/2"x8".
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Group K:
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Class 903
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Humans and Animals
1. Peter Paces
2. Robert Le Master
3. J.Hemminghouse
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Coming all
the way across the big pond from Croydon, Surrey in
England to visit the Congress, Peter Paces was determined to make his trip
memorable. And that he did! Out of 15
carvings entered into competition, nine went home with ribbon,some with
more than one.
"Tea
Taster's Tea Break" was one such double winner. It took a 1st in Class 801,
and the Best of Group H.
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Class 801-Realistic
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2. Peter Paces
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After letting Clyde Taylor capture the Best of
Group K - Group Carvings (see Best of Show Page), Peter Paces showed no mercy
with the rest of the Best of Group awards.
His "Crazy Horses" galloped on to a 2nd Place in Class 902 - Realistic
Animals, and then corralled a Second Place in the Best of Group K. They are in
stained lime, 9" x 7" x 10" (225 x 175 x 250). |
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Group Carving
Class 902-Animals
1. Clyde Taylor
2. Peter Paces
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His
carving titled "More?!" is a scene showing Oliver asking Mr Bumble
for another helping. It took a First Place in Class 901 - Realistic Humans, and
ended up with a Third Place in overall Group K category.
The scene measures 5" x 7" x 10" (125 x 175 x 250)
and is in lime. Peter is from Croydon, Surrey, England.
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Group
K:
Group Carving
Class 901-Humans
1. Peter Paces
2. D.L. Denmon
3. Alvin Felch
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OK, is it just me or are all of you seeing a trend
developing here. Granted, this is the International Woodcarvers Congress, but to
have someone come over all the way from England and go home with all those
well-deserved ribbons gets to be a bit much.
Peter Paces was called up to the podium so often
at the Banquet, they were going to get him a chair right up front.
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Group K:
Group Carving
Class 927-Mythical
1. Peter Paces
2. Vickie Branson
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"Come and Get It", earned a First Place award in Class 927 - A Group
Carving Containing a Mythical Figure. It went on to be awarded the Best of Group
L - All Mythical Carvings. His creation is 12"x5"x9"(300x125x225),in lime.
Peter headed home to Surrey, England quite pleased with his first time competing
at the Congress.
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Peter Paces is accepting one of his many, many
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