An accomplished artist all his life, Shawn Cipa began woodcarving in 1993 when his wife bought him a small set of palm tools.  Nine years and many chips later Shawn has published his first book and is recognized as one of the top Santa carvers im the nation.  He currently resides in Pennsylvania where he is a professional carver

Excerpt from book: Carving Folk Art Figures.  Fox Chapel Publishing Co.Inc.

ISBN# 1-56523-171-6