| Ryan Anderson | Salem, OR | From Salem, Oregon, Anderson is back for his second year at Chainsaws and Chuckwagons! After picking up a chainsaw in 2005, he says that the buzzing of surrounding chainsaws, the inspiration for his chosen sculpture, and the music in his ears keep him going! Check out Ryan’s carving creations to see his masterful carvings firsthand. |
| Justin Driver | Farmington, KY | Farmington, Kentucky, brings us returning 2020 Chainsaw and Chuckwagon champion Justin Driver! With twenty years of carving under his belt, he usually has an idea of what he will carve, but the log makes the final decision. Peruse Justin’s gallery of masterpieces to see how he combines his vision with the log's message. |
| Fernando Dulnuan | Wellston, OK | Custom carver from Wellston, Oklahoma, Fernando Dulnuan, returns after placing 3rd place in 2021! His “Colorado Bear” is a Frederick favorite, but his talent does not stop there but can be seen in numerous carvings. |
| Chris Foltz | North Bend, OR | From South Bend, Oregon, 7-time World Champion Chris Foltz returns to Frederick! After winning first place in 2021, he is coming back for more. Inspired by nature, family, friends, and positive childhood experiences, his talent and storytelling are seen through his carvings. |
| Shane Green | Otley, UK | Shane Green is here to carve from Otley in the United Kingdom for the first time! He has produced 25 years’ worth of drawings, paintings, etches, and sculptures and says it all depends on the emotions he wants to express at the time. His work is wonderfully expressive and tells a story unique to Green. Instagram Social Network |
| Nate Hall | Lincoln, NE | Lincoln, Nebraska native Nate Hall is a custom carver returning for another year of Chainsaws & Chuckwagons. From the digital advertising and design field to the field at Centennial Park, he is ready to carve away! Following his artistic passions, his work is a pure reflection. |
| Philip 'Blacka" Kajemusuk | Boulder, CO | International carver Philip “Blacka” Kajemusuk is originally from East Africa and now crafts in Boulder, Colorado. He is a returning carver leaving the Flatirons to carve in Carbon Valley for a weekend! With over ten years of carving experience, Philip finds inspiration from looking at the wood itself, and this technique allows for fresh and new carvings! Facebook Social Network |
| Matt Ounsworth | Fort Collins, CO | Award-winning artist from Fort Collins, Colorado, 2018 carving champion Matt Ounsworth returns! From hobby to full-time profession, Matt is inspired by other artists and the natural world. You can find Matt craftily carving away between the Front Range and the Rocky Mountains! |
| Stevie Songer | Garvin, OK | Stevie Songer is a returning Chainsaws & Chuckwagons carver from Garvin, Oklahoma. Typically carving with his wife, Sandy Songer, they say it is less about the business and more about the masterpiece, and carving for a living is a major plus! |
| Joe Srholez | Gypsum, CO | Joe Srholez has been carving full-time in Gypsum, Colorado, for over five years. Returning to Chainsaws & Chuckwagons, his work is inspired by architecture, landscapes, cultures, and experiences. Combined with his technique developed by the log home industry, we can expect to see a unique, masterful piece from Joe. |
