Techniques of creative woodcarving

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Ian Norbury

Home Improvement & Design

Stobart & Son Ltd

Projects for Creative Woodcarving

Stobart & Son

With 181 illustrations . 8vo pp. 158 Rilegato tela, sovracoperta (cloth, dust jacket) Molto Buono (Very Good)

Relief Woodcarving and Lettering

Arts & Photography

Sculpture

Stobart Davies Ltd.

A thoroughly practical approach to the art of figure carving. It takes the form of a progressively structured course of 12 projects, starting with simplified and familiar forms, progressing to complex and technically sophisticated pieces.

Crafts & Hobbies

Stobart Davies Limited

With numerous black and white illustration . 4to pp. 160 Rilegato, sovracoperta (hard cover, dust jacket) Ottimo (Fine)

Fundamentals of figure carving

Stobart Davies

Carving Facial Expressions

Noted sculptor Ian Norbury gives woodcarvers a thorough, how-to guide to bringing out the beauty of a female face from a block of wood. Using hundreds of photographs and drawings, the author provides in-depth instruction on carving two different adult faces - one European and one Afro-Caribbean - and one child's face. Both beginning and advanced woodcarvers and sculptors will find expert guidance on tackling the unique challenges of carving a female face. Included are sections on the anatomy of the female face, taking photographs and producing patterns, step-by-step instructions, and a photographic gallery of finished carvings to provide inspiration.

Carving Classic Female Faces in Wood : A How-To Reference for Carvers and Sculptors

Reference

World-renowned author and teacher Ian Norbury offers his extensive experience as an artist and sculptor to provide a thorough reference guide, demonstrating how to accurately and realistically portray the aspects of nude female figures in wood, focussuing particularly on the torso. Includes 2 step-by-step carving projects from start to finish using hundreds of photographs, anatomy sketches, tips and techniques on pattern making, and a gallery of completed works.

Carving Classic Female Figures in Wood : A How-To Reference for Carvers and Sculptors

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