For twenty-five years, Fred has been developing and displaying waterfowl carvings.  The realism and attention to detail in his pieces have earned him numerous ribbons in various competitions in the Eastern United States.  All his interpretive wood sculptures have won either First or Second "Best of Show" awards in major shows on the East Coast.

Most decorative pieces are carved from Tupelo (wood from Louisiana's swampland).  All interpretive pieces are sculpted from either English or Black Walnut.  Most of his pieces are in private collections, as far away as Japan.  Some of his works have been pictured in various woodcarving magazines.

Fred lives in York County, Pennsylvania.

Blue Ribbon (Novice Division) 

1989 Carving Competition, 

Ocean City, MD

"Richard Le Master Memorial Award" 

for Best in Species, 

1990 Carving Competition Winner

Blue Ribbon for Best in Species 

(Open Division)

Havre de Grace, MD 

Waterfowl Festival

William Rush Woodcarvers 

11th Annual Show, 

"Best of Show Honors"