My name is Adonijah Stanton, and I am 17 years old. I began chainsaw carving at the age of 10, having been exposed to it throughout my whole life while working alongside my father, who taught me and ran a business in this field. I have dedicated myself to mastering the art of wood sculpting the past 7 years, and I am excited to finally have the opportunity to showcase my skills in my first competition. my facebook is -Adonijah Stanton my instagram is -heart-of-woodcarvings

I've been carving since 2019, and it's honestly transformed my life. I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunities it's opened up, and I never take them for granted. What I love most about carving is pushing my boundaries and experimenting with different styles - whether it's animals, modern art, creatures, or something else entirely. Competing in Reedsport for the past three years has been one of the highlights of my journey. It's not just about the carving and the art; it's the incredible community. Meeting new artists and reconnecting with old friends is truly one of the best parts of the experience. And four days of non-stop carving? Count me in! I'm excited for another amazing year at Reedsport. Cheers!

I am from Port Huron, MI. I moved to WA 11 years ago. I have been a finish carpenter since I moved here, I started carving about 5 years ago. I would love to be able to participate in the Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Carving Championship because I know the carvers that are selected are some of the best in the country and being able to learn / talk to others and see how other carvers do certain things is priceless to me. I love to be challenged and heard this event is the best one to get involved in. I love a good Bigfoot so if I am picked as a carver that's what I'll be sculpting! Thank you for reading!

My name is Riley Knaus, I live and breathe for this type of art and energy. Always doing my best in every action, doing anything within reach to learn and grow in this sport, as well as become a better version of myself.

I fell in love with art at a very young age, working with mostly charcoal, graphite and ink in my youth. late in life I was drawn to wood working and whittling / carving with hand tools which eventually evolved into the inevitable need to use chainsaws. Not long after that I found myself only wanting to carve and made the decision to fully commit myself to chainsaw carving. I have been carving about 5 years now and began carving at local PNW events last year. Working around all of the talented people in the carving community has been a great experience and I look forward to another year full of creativity and growth! Carving full time for 7 years now!

Carving full time for 7 years now! If there is competition count me in!

IM MADMAX A.k.A. max cinko. I have been carving since 2014. I've been mentored by some of the best carvers in the world. Chainsaw carving is my life and living. It's carve or starve for me. I truly believe that God has gifted me with this amazing talent to help people in their lowest darkest times. Chainsaw carving has taught me so much. I showed a homeless man (David) how to carve a bear and it made his day, put such a big smile on his face. Then a couple days after that he sold the bear, David was over the moon with excitement. This is what I want to do with chainsaw carving. I believe ART can change the world. From the stone sculptures in Greece to cave paintings from a more prehistoric time. ART is the only thing that transcends interdimensionally and is a collective knowledge capable of being tapped into by anyone. I want to carve at ODCCC because these guys and girls are my brothers and sisters this is where I belong whipping saws around with some of the worlds best chainsaw carvers.

Terry Moss has been around woodworking for most of his adult life. But it wasn't until nine years ago when he picked up a copy of Woodcarving Illustrated magazine that things began to change. Terry was so inspired by the artistry that he began to consider a new direction. He had no idea that these thoughts would soon change his life. Terry researched the craft online until he found a carving instructor and began a long series of weekly lessons. About five years ago Terry and his wife Bonnie attended the ODCCC where Terry became enamored with the idea that caricature carving could be combined with chainsaw artistry. Following a weekend chainsaw class, Terrys woodcarving journey started down a parallel track. That track would lead him to an invitation to compete in the semi-pro division of the ODCCC where he has competed over the past two years. In the fall of 2024 Terry became a member of the Caricature Carvers of America (CCA). Terry and his wife Bonnie have two grown sons and live just south of Salem in the little town of Turner, Oregon.

This will be my 5th year competing. I'm super excited to be back again. I love carving animals. Donkeys are my favorite. I'm looking forward to a fun weekend. Feel free to check out some of my work on my Facebook page or you can type in my name on google and there's lots of examples of my artwork.

Snohomish's Kyle Christopherson juggles a full-time job and a chainsaw, somehow finding time to transform logs into 3D creatures and wall art. This largely self-taught artist discovered his passion in 2022, drawing inspiration from Pacific Northwest nature and a supportive carving community.

Porter Foltz Electrician by trade Carve with Dad forever! First year in Alaska carving Ice!