2. Realistic water  fish, whales dolphins, frogs, turtles, sea horses, etc.

3. Realistic winged animals   songbirds, birds of prey, butterflies, dragonflies, etc.

4. Realistic waterfowl and shore birds

5. Realistic human forms    full figure, busts, etc.

6. Santas

7. Mythical    trolls, goddesses, specific animals, etc.

8. Caricatures

9. Reliefs of any kind

10. Bark Carving

11. Chip Carving

12. Canes & walking sticks

13. Stylized   one category to include any of the above

14. Pyography

15. Miscellaneous    Any wooden carving that does not fit any of the above categories.

The Two Inch Cube Carving Challenge 2012

The challenge is to design and carve a piece of art from wood so that the finished piece will fit inside a two inch cube.  Awards and cash will be given first, second, and third place.  This challenge is open to all carvers.  You do not have to be a member of the Blackhawk Woodcarvers to participate and mail-in entries will be accepted.

The rules are simple:
1.  The finished carving, including its base, must fit inside a two inch cube.
2.  The carving can be carved from one piece or multiple pieces of wood.
3.  The carving can be any style of carving.
4.  The carving can be painted or with a natural finish.
5.  Mail-in entries will be accepted and returned by mail.
      Blackhawk Woodcarvers are not responsible for damage or loss of entry items.
6.  Blackhawk Woodcarvers membership is not required to enter this competition.

Contact Person: Don Stansfield, 815-235-0075

Awards and cash prizes will be given as follows:

        First Place (Blue Ribbon)        $50.00
        Second Place (Red Ribbon)    $30.00
        Third Place (White Ribbon)     $20.00