Gilles is a third generation carver following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. At the 2006 World Championships Gilles earned 1st, 2nd and 3rd Best in Show in the decorative miniatures and 1st Best in Show in the decorative life-size. These accomplishments qualified him to compete at the Masters Level. In 2007, for the first time, Gilles entered the World Decorative Life-size and earned a prestigious Third in World with a pair of American Avocets. He repeated this placing in 2009 with his rendition of a Sunbittern in full display. This piece also received Second Peoples Choice award. In 2010 and 2011 Gilles placed Third in World Miniatures and plans to continue competing and promoting this wonderful art form for many years to come. In 2024, Gilles earned first Best of Show in the Master’s Decorative Lifesize Division at Ward World Championship.
Giles Prud’homme
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