Carving Caricature Head & Faces

Author: Pete LeClair
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780887407840
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 64

Book Description
Caricatures demand the same skill and sense of proportion that realistic figures do. This is particularly true of carving heads, which can easily become grotesque looking if certain rules are not followed. This book takes you step-by-step through the process of carving 33 projects, each illustrated with color photographs and precise captions. A gallery is included.

Carving Caricature Figures from Scratch

Author: Pete LeClair
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764312335
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 80

Book Description
Pete LeClair shares his insights into carving whole figure caricatures from scratch. Heavily illustrated in color, the book starts with a simple block of bass wood, and goes all the way through carving and painting of a figure. Each step is illustrated and a helpful caption helps the reader carry out the project. A gallery of figures in the back shows the endless possibilities of using Petes technique.

Carving Faces Workbook

Author: Harold Enlow
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607651203
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 436

Book Description
Follow along as Harold Enlow, one of America's foremost caricature carvers, teaches you how to carve faces! Enlow shares his woodcarving tips and techniques that make his carvings stand out in this information-packed book. You'll learn to carve a female face, a cowboy face, a Native American face, a Santa face, and more. For anyone who wants to learn to carve faces that stand out in a crowd, this is a must-have addition to your woodcarving library.

Carving Caricature Busts

Author: Pete LeClair
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764314971
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 80

Book Description
Pete shares a great number of techniques and secrets of caricature carving in this volume, paying attention, as always, to the minute details that make the difference between a good carving and a great carving. Every step is illustrated with a color photograph and a clear explanation. Patterns and a gallery, showing all sides of the works, are included to help the carver even more.

Caricature Carvers Showcase

Author:
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 1565233379
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 123

Book Description
Discover the award-winning work of the Caricature Carvers of America. Features 50 original patterns along with biographies, carving techniques, and painting tips.

Carving the Full Moon Saloon

Author: Caricature Carvers of America
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565230569
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
You'll find plenty of colorful caricatures to carve inside the Full Moon Saloon! From the saloon patrons to the janitor in the corner, you can carve one or carve them all! Features the art of 21 carvers, full-color photographs, patterns and painting instructions. (Soft Cover)

Carving the Little Guys

Author: Keith Randich
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 160765900X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 84

Book Description
This skill-building beginner's guide reveals the secrets of capturing humor and expression in caricature carving. Learn to transform small blocks of wood into expressive little people with illustrated cut-by-cut instructions. Basic woodcarving information is included on wood, tools, sharpening, cutting, safety, finishing, repairs, and more.

Carving the Human Face

Author: Jeff Phares
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565234246
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 143

Book Description
A complete guide to creating realistic portraits in wood from a champion carver. Learn the techniques for carving hair, skin, muscle and more. Following a step-by-step project with more than 350 color photos and 50 drawings that provide useful anatomical references, you'll be guided to completely sculpt the piercing features of a Native American warrior wearing a wolf headdress.

Illustrated Guide to Carving Tree Bark

Author: Jack A. Williams
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607658992
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 261

Book Description
In this book, you'll learn the specialized technique of carving figures in tree bark. Included is a complete guide to the various species of cottonwood bark and the best tools to use. A step-by-step wood carving project of a magical tree house is included, along with a beautiful gallery including wood spirits, animals, whimsical tree houses, and much more.

Hand Carving Snowmen and Santas

Author: Mike Shipley
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565231290
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 64

Book Description
Features step-by-step instructions with close-up color photography for two holiday carvings and 13 festive ready-to-use patterns. Also included are tips and techniques to rough-out, paint, and antique your projects!