“Best in World”, Decorative Miniature, World Fish Carving Championship, St. Charles, Missouri – May 9th 2009. This piece features a trio of Long-nosed Butterfly Fish playfully feeding on branch coral. It is approximately 22″x 5″x 5″ and was inspired by a trip to the Hawaiian Islands.
“Best in World” and “Judges’ Choice”- Best in Show, World Fish Carving Championship, St. Charles, Missouri- May 9th, 2009
This piece features the King Angel Fish, a pair of Scythe-Marked Butterfly Fish and a Trunk Fish. It is approximately 45″ x 20″ x 20″. It was inspired by Josh’s Honeymoon trip to Mexico.
“2nd Place Best in World” World Fish Carving Championship, St. Charles, Missouri – May 9th, 2009, and Judges’ Choice at The Congress Show, Davenport, Iowa (2009). This piece features the Queen Angel Fish supported by a statue of a hand covered in coral. It is approximately 15″ x 6″ x 6″ and was inspired by a trip to the Florida Keys. The piece also won Best in Show at the California Open in February 27, 2009
Josh Guge becomes a two time World Fish Carving Champion.