John Hoesman was presented a CCA Merit Award at the Sauder Village Woodcarving Show October 29-30, 2011.  John carves a very unique style of caricatures that captures the recognizable likeness of his subjects while at the same time exaggerating realism.

He received this award earlier in 2008 at the Artistry in Wood Show, Dayton, Ohio for his caricature carving of Woody Hayes, Ohio State Football coach. Read the rest of this entry »