Fins In Wood

Queen of the Coral Wins Best in World

joel — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:37:30 +0000

Queen of the Coral Wins Best in World Life Size Fish Carving World Show St. Charles, Missouri (May 2011)

This piece will be on Display on Sept 21-Oct 6, 2011 at the ArtPrize Show in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Josh will be competing along with many other artists for the top prize of $250,000! This show is all based on public vote. To help vote for Josh during the week of Sept 21-28th and again if he advances to the top 10 during the Sept 29-Oct 6th voting times please go to http://www.artprize.org/voting
For a vote up – 52611, For a vote down – 52610.

Carve a Bluegill, Kingfisher and Habitat!

laura — Thu, 12 May 2011 03:42:27 +0000

Carve a Bluegill, Kingfisher and Habitat with Bob and Josh on June 13 – June 17 2011 in Maquoketa, Iowa.

Bob and Josh will teach carving and painting on one piece. Allowing each student to choose what they want to focus more time on carving the bird, fish or habitat.

There are spaces available for this class. To register call The Woodcraft Shop 800-397-2278. Register Today!

Sculpt a Sailfin Tang and Habitat with Josh

laura — Thu, 12 May 2011 00:02:45 +0000

On May 30, 2011 to Jun 4, 2011 in Camano Island, WA, you can sculpt a Sailfin Tang and habitat with Josh Guge. There are spaces available for this class, please Contact Lynn Scism for more information about this class 360-387-6701. Feel free to contact Josh for any other questions. 224-629-0581 or josh@gugeinstitute.com

Family Project

laura — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:06:44 +0000

Title: Family Project
Location: 130 Galligan Rd. Gilberts, IL 60136
Link out: Click here
Description: Bring the entire family for the afternoon and work on a project together.
Instructors: Bob Guge and Josh Guge
2pm-6pm
$70 -a snack will be provided
Date: 2010-05-16

The Guges Annual Open House and Art Sale – SAVE THE DATE!!!

laura — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:00:34 +0000

Title: The Guges Annual Open House and Art Sale – SAVE THE DATE!!!
Location: The Guge Institute of Wildlife Art
Description: Come and join us! Enjoy gallery quality professional artwork, fellowship and refreshments. This is the best time of the year!! The Guge Institute is located at 130 Galligan Rd. Gilberts, IL 60136
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2009-11-21

Open Carve!! (Choose your project)

laura — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:56:17 +0000

Open Carve!! (Choose your project)
The Guge Institute of Wildlife Art
Description: Come, choose a project to work on with the guidance and instruction of Josh Guge.
Date: 2009-10-17

Airbrush Techniques with Josh Guge, Bettendorf, Iowa

laura — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:12:52 +0000

10-9-2009 – Airbrush Techniques with Josh Guge, Bettendorf, Iowa Contact Larry Yudis at 800-397-2278

Carve and Paint a Rainbow Trout

laura — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:57:12 +0000

10-2-2009 – Carve and paint a Rainbow Trout with Josh Guge, Des Moines Iowa. 224-558-4489

Titled Playful Butterflies wins Best in World

laura — Sun, 10 May 2009 01:28:31 +0000

“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

laura — Sun, 10 May 2009 01:27:29 +0000

“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.