Although there are many forms, all fit this basic definition. Wood carving tools include knives, chisels, gouges and in some cases even chainsaws! Some people confuse wood carving with woodturning.

He’s doing a caricature. He's doing an owl. She's over there using chisels. He's in there doing wood carving. What he's doing over there is carving inside, so he's hollowing out a piece," Piland ...