Dutch Bowen has been woodcarving since he was a small boy growing up on the Oregon coast. Since his retirement in 1993, he has been devoting more of his time to carving--one of his many hobbies. He is a member of the Napa Valley Woodcarvers and the RV Carvers. His other hobbies include orchid growing, SCUBA diving, Volkswagen restoration, Recreational Vehicles and German Shepherd dogs.