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In the following articles, you will find new product introductions and sometimes you will see me telling you about new lessons. You will also see plenty of successes of students who have taken the various lessons. Customer / Students successes with after learning from the lessons serve as the best product reviews.

Root vegetable bouquet by Phung Nguyen

Learning Fruit Carving – One Beginner’s Progress

When some people think about learning fruit carving, they think that it must be difficult. It seems intimidating. If that is how you feel, you’ll be inspired by this student’s carving journey, from first attempts, to landing her first carving jobs. Phung Nguyen began learning fruit carving when she came across my website in May. She signed […]

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Carrot Bouquets

Autumn Vegetable Bouquets

Susan Bettridge, a customer/student of mine from New South Wales, Australia, kindly sent over several photos of her amazing autumn vegetable bouquets. Many of the techniques that she used to create these fall vegetable bouquets can be learned in the 101 Fruit and Vegetable Carving Course. Sue joined my 101 Course and my Amazing  Carving […]

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Pat O'Brien's pumpkin carving

Pat’s Passion for Pumpkin Carving Spreads Joy at Children’s Hospital

Prized Possessions Stolen – Pumpkin Carving Tools Note: After posting the article, it was brought to my attention that I’ve confused two different carving customers in this story. As it turns out, I have two different Patrick O’Briens who are customers of mine who love pumpkin carving.  I’ve received emails from both, I unknowingly thought […]

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musical watermelon carving

Sweet Watermelon Carvings by Arturo Garcia

Arturo Garcia, one of my Vegetable Fruit Carving 101 Course students, created an assortment of beautiful watermelon carvings, including a musical-themed carving. Since I just posted a blog about Rodney Dikin’s creative stringed instrument carvings, I thought this would be the perfect time to share Arturo’s photos too. The first couple of photos show his […]

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Summertime Sweet Treats – Watermelon Cakes

Watermelon cakes make a sweet yet healthy summertime treat! Whether you’re celebrating a summer birthday or attending a backyard barbecue, watermelon cakes are an exciting, unexpected alternative to a traditional frosted cake. Your friends and family will surely be impressed with your creative approach to a summertime sweet treat! Learning to create your very own watermelon […]

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Pat O'Brien medals in culinary competition

Student Pat O’Brien Medals in Culinary Competition

My student/customer , Pat O’Brien went from beginning fruit carver, to contest medalist, to carving for a TV show in about 8 months. I’m proud of his speedy progress and want to share his story with you. I hope that you will find some inspiration from Pat’s experience. Customer/Student from Beginner to Contest Medalist and […]

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