FURTHER EXPLANATION OF LIFE WORK

Dennis began sculpting at the age of four with a pocketknife. He carved with this tool alone until high school at which time he inherited tools such as mallet chisels and gouges.

Because of his love and interest in wildlife Dennis earned a degree in Wildlife Management, paying his way through college doing hand carving. After graduation because of his God given talent in sculpting he decided to combine this talent with his knowledge of wildlife and make his career in sculpting.

He began using his chainsaw in 1974 to rough in a large sculpture. Very quickly he began producing finished wood sculptures using only the chainsaw unless requested to carve added detail with his hand tools. Today he seldom uses hand tools, as his chainsaw detail is sufficient.

AWARDS:

• Worlds Best Bear Carver -Best of Show--1998
• Worlds Best Bear Carved in Tree-1998
• Worlds Best Golfing Bear-1998
• Worlds Best Bear Carver-Best of Show-1997
• World’s Best Grizzly Bear-1997
• World’s Best Black Bear-1997
• World’s Best Small Bear-1997
• Worlds Champion Chainsaw Sculptor-1989
• 1st Place Eastern Division Chainsaw Champion-1989
  
• World Champion Chainsaw Sculptor-1987
• World Champion Chainsaw Sculptor-1986
• 2nd Place World Champion-1988
• 2nd Place World Champion-1985
• U. S. National Champion-1985
• Minnesota State Champion-1986
  

Dennis no longer competes but strives to continuously improve his sculptures through research and by employing new techniques.

HOME FOR DENNIS AND BEV

Dennis and Bev live in Hinckley, Minnesota. Their log cabin store is located one block east on Highway 48 at Interstate 35 Exit #183 Hinckley behind Taco Bell.

We are open Sunday through Friday at 10:00 a.m. We are closed Saturday. If you are in the area feel free to stop by and visit with Dennis, Bev and their dogs, Max and Sheba.