This is Little Egypt, as the southernmost region of Illinois is affectionately known, where Makanda proudly stands as the unofficial “Hippie Capital” of the state.

Rick Pass carves lifelike decoy ducks from blocks of unforgiving softwood, creations which have gone on to win awards.

Photoshop tutorial showing how to transform a photo into the look of a woodcut carving including carved text in wood.

Bob Puetz started woodturning when he was 10. He stood on a peach crate in his dad’s shop to reach a good quality lathe. He ...