Fred Cogelow: Statements in Wood, Willmar, MN

Fred Cogelow's success comes from being a self-described contrarian. With wood as his medium, the Willmar, Minnesota native blends patience, skill and humor to create his award-winning sculptures.
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[@jamesrankin9833]

Sir, you are so far beyond master woodcarver! Absolutely breathtaking!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@waynesharko3847]

"Enough lumber to last until I'm 400 years old." I've managed to get my supply down to about 150-175 years old.

[@areomiller4733]

2 minutes in and it's some of the best work I have ever seen. Thank You Sir I believe you are a Master

[@lenhowl]

I carve too and wish one day to be one tenth as good as this men. Awesome.

[@milezivkovic1987]

perfect, something the best I've seen so far. congratulations

[@IvarsDayLab]

Wow! I had never ever hear about Mr. Cogelow and his carvings, but I would like to hear and know more! Amazing carvings!!!

[@49ProRatStreet]

You ought to read his book, very entertaining.

[@sergiomatrangolo7239]

complimenti! Un alieno! bravissimo!

[@thomasdean3086]

Awesome work 😮

[@w00dw0rks101]

Hey Fred Good to see you after all these years even if its on You Tube. Hi to Doris

[@ronziechaffins7977]

So much love

[@jenarovazquez6380]

You are a master wood carver

[@Inhalin1514]

God bless you sir! Thank you for what you do..Incredible :)

[@stonewood6615]

excellent !!!

[@theexistentialist.5530]

True genius!

[@casper1240]

Awesome

[@jeffchuchy]

Very cool

[@jaydee3134]

An artist is its own worst critic...these are exceptional carvings! Wow!

[@the430movie]

compulsive aquisition disorder + wood carving + Fred = Awesome work!!!!

[@amjadalherk7356]

Amazing

[@urmelausdemeis3495]

Absolut Eindrucksvoll

[@rstubee1]

Ain't no wood carver , he is.

[@candicehendrix4515]

compulsive acquisition disorder! Heh heh. His work amazes me.

[@guntherpetutschnig2705]

Woodscarver

[@billylyle1]

MR Fred can you please Identify this artist and piece

[@shlomosnodgrass8890]

need a model?