I was born and raised here in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains the Townsend Tenn. area. At ten years old I started wood carving from scrap wood. My first carvings were tiny shoes, chickens, cows, and other farm animals. I would complete these carvings and then discard them as scrap. My uncle realized my talent and he would rescue these figures. Little did I know then, this would become my life-time career.

Now mountains and animals in this area inspire my carvings of deer, bear, mt. lions, snakes, wild hogs, and bobcats my "way of life is wildlife;" however I do carve cowboys, Indians, mountain men, dogs, totem poles, and a wide variety of subjects too numerous to mention.

I enter my wood carvings  in competitions. I have won Blue Ribbons in every competition I have entered, and have won Best of Show many times, plus People's Choice awards.

Nearly twelve years ago started teaching others wood carving. I teach all levels of carving. Several of my students have won Blue Ribbons and People's Choice awards. Iam very proud to call them my students.

I have been featured on t.v. and also made wood carvings for the "Christy" t.v. series. featured in Chip Chats wood carving magazine, and in several newspaper articles.

My family and I still live in the foot hills of the Great Smoky Mountains. You are welcome to come visit my shop, and while here check out my wood carving classes. Maybe take a class or two. Make sure you visit our beautiful Smoky Mts..  Meanwhile browse my web site and see some of the things I have to offer. If you have any questions please ask. I'll do my best to answer them.

                                                                                Ya' All come,

                                                                                  Gene Webb