While
continuing to perfect his own skills, Rick Cox has traveled the country,
studying carvers from all over the United States, Canada, Australia,
Japan and Germany.
Living
in western Pennsylvania and teaching woodcarving classes, Rick and
his wife Sue began their own business, R & S Woodcarving.
For
years, Rick has been chainsaw carving all over the United States,
participating at events and competitions, and performing demonstrations
at numerous fairs and festivals. Competing with 250 woodcarvers from
around the world, Rick placed third in an international chainsaw carving
exhibition in Ridgeway, Pennsylvania in 2005.
Having
a warm heart and generous nature, Rick Cox has donated many of his
carvings to civic and charitable organizations such as: Make-A-Wish
Foundation, Boy Scouts of America, Association for the Blind, the
YMCA, churches and numerous Fire departments.
An
award-winning carver and a master at his craft, Rick creates deep
relief carvings, figures, animals, portraits, caricatures, shallow
relief and chip carving.