Internationally award-winning wood carver
I'm Susan Cowtan, a multi award-winning wood carver based in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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I discovered duck carving back in 1989, and now in retirement can fully immerse myself in this beautiful craft. My work combines my love of nature, antiques, and made-by-hand craftsmanship, with each piece being a heartfelt tribute to the beauty of our natural world.
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA
Looking to purchase a carving?
Available works are listed on my gallery page.
SELECTED AWARDS
First in Species
Green-winged Teal Hen
Ward World Carving Competition, 2018
Best in Show, Open
Green-winged Teal Drake
Images of Nature, Saskatoon, 2016
Green-winged Teal Hen
Oak Hammock Marsh Guild Show, Oak Hammock 2017
Lesser Scaup Drake
Oak Hammock Marsh Guild Show, Oak Hammock 2018
Green-winged Teal Hen
Images of Nature, Saskatoon, 2019
Common Redpoll
Prairie Canada Carving Championships, Winnipeg, 2019
Pacific Brant Show, Qualicum Beach, 2026
Wood Duck Drake
Oak Hammock Marsh Guild Show, Oak Hammock 2022
Green-winged Teal Drake
Prairie Canada Carving Championships, Winnipeg, 2023
AWCA Images of Nature Show, Edmonton, 2025
Redhead Hen
AWCA Images of Nature Show, Edmonton, 2024​
Canvasback Hen
Prairie Canada Carving Championships, Winnipeg, 2024
Ring-necked Duck Drake
Oak Hammock Marsh Guild Show, Oak Hammock 2025​
Pintail Drake
Prairie Canada Carving Championships, Winnipeg, 2025
Common Goldeneye Drake
AWCA Images of Nature Show, Edmonton, 2026​
Bufflehead Hen
Prairie Canada Carving Championships, Winnipeg, 2026
Purchase Awards
American Avocet
Rod Fowler Memorial Purchase Award, OHMCG, 2017
W. J. Crawford Bluebill
Jim Richardson Purchase Award, PCCA, 2017
Canvasback Hen head
Richard Whittom Purchase Award, PCCA, 2017
Blue Jay feather
Carrie Braden Purchase Award, PCCA 2018
Ernie Fox Bluebill hen
Jim Richardson Purchase Award, PCCA, 2018
Ruddy Duck Drake
Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre Award, 2018
Canvasback Hen
Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre Award, 2019
Ruffed-grouse tail feather
Carrie Braden Purchase Award, PCCA 2019
Mallard feather
Carrie Braden Purchase Award, OHMCG, 2022
Spotted Sandpiper
Rod Fowler Memorial Purchase Award, OHMCG, 2022
George "Red" Weir Bluebill (Replica)
Jim Richardson Purchase Award, PCCA, 2022
​Clapper Rail
Rod Fowler Memorial Purchase Award, CGFW, 2025
Wood Duck Drake
Pacific Brant Purchase Award, Pacific Brant, 2026