I've mentioned this in a few earlier posts, but I think the Nashville area has become a nexus for American artisan carvers. From what I gather they often collaborate and share ideas, but they all have their own vision.
Grant Batson's "Tormented Blowfish"
Grant Batson's Blasted Egg
Adam Remington's Blasted Nosewarmer Billiard (with bakelite stem)
Todd Johnson's Blasted Bent Billiard
Jody Davis' Blasted Nosewarmer (though this might be cheating as I don't think Jodi lives in Nashville anymore)
Jody Davis' Smooth Ball (snicker)
Bruce Weaver's Blasted Cutty
Pete Prevost's Blasted Apple
Grant Batson's "Tormented Blowfish"
Grant Batson's Blasted Egg
Adam Remington's Blasted Nosewarmer Billiard (with bakelite stem)
Todd Johnson's Blasted Bent Billiard
Jody Davis' Blasted Nosewarmer (though this might be cheating as I don't think Jodi lives in Nashville anymore)
Jody Davis' Smooth Ball (snicker)
Bruce Weaver's Blasted Cutty
Pete Prevost's Blasted Apple