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

The female face and the female figure have been drawn, sculpted, carved, and painted by artists and craftsman from around the world for centuries. In this book, master carver Ian Norbury offers his expertise and experience to help carvers take on the challenge of presenting the female face and figure in wood.
Norbury's advice has allowed countless numbers of his students to produce successful sculptures and carvings. Inside, readers will find tips for creating patterns, in depth anatomical drawings for better understanding of the body's muscles, step by step projects with detailed photos and instructions, and a photo gallery of finished projects to illuminate and inspire.

Sculpting the Female Face & Figure in Wood: A Reference and Techniques Manual (Fox Chapel Publishing)

Fox Chapel Publishing

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Books by Ian Norbury

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Techniques of creative woodcarving

Projects for Creative Woodcarving

Relief Woodcarving and Lettering

Techniques of creative woodcarving

Fundamentals of figure carving

Carving Facial Expressions

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

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

Sculpting the Female Face & Figure in Wood: A Reference and Techniques Manual (Fox Chapel Publishing)