Will Hayden  was elected into the Caricature Carvers of America  in 1996 and has been an Emeritus Member since 2002.  Even though he has been in failing health with great difficulty in breathing, yet he is still able to do some carving in his very unique style.  In 2011 he carved several of his caricature men and pictured here are a few of his most recent carvings along with a family gathering at Christmas 2011.  The tallest figure is five inches and the shorter ones are four inches tall.

Study each photograph in the galley below to capture Will’s style of caricature carving that has been his signature throughout his long carving journey. (clip on each photo to enlarge)  Thank you Will for your generosity of spirit given to the carving community both in your carving, cartoons and teaching throughout your career. Read the rest of this entry »