Bruce Futterer of Russelville, Arkansas is a carver who expands his carving horizon by carving various subjects and themes.  Bruce entered twenty four carvings in competition at the recent International Woodcarvers Congress competition of the Affiliated Wood Carvers in Bettendorf, Iowa.  His carvings have been admired in the various wood carving shows that he is a participant and he is always a ribbon winner.  In the following photo essay some of his entries at Congress may be viewed and appreciated for the uniqueness of ideas, skill in carving execution and the wide variety of subjects.

Additional photos may be seen on a web log by Bruce Futterer.  The carving journey by Bruce continues to lead him down paths of discovery and inspiriation as we await to see his next creations.  Thank you Bruce for your gift to the wood carving community.