Author: Ian Norbury
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 9781565237421
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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, author and teacher Norbury offers his expertise to help carvers with presenting the female face and figure in wood.
Carving Classic Female Figures in Wood
Author: Ian Norbury
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565232211
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 63
Book Description
This thorough reference demonstrates how to creatively and realistically portray aspects of the nude female figure in wood. Focusing on the female upper body, two step-by-step projects with complete instructional captions guide woodworkers of any ability level though an entire carving project from start to finish. Details are included for using a band saw to outline projects, roughing out basic shapes, creating a model figure in clay, and proper mounting techniques. Color photographs of models in a variety of poses accompany muscle and skeletal drawings, completing this guide to creating realistic representation of the female forms. This book will appeal both to woodcarvers and to anyone interested in fine arts sculpture.
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565232211
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 63
Book Description
This thorough reference demonstrates how to creatively and realistically portray aspects of the nude female figure in wood. Focusing on the female upper body, two step-by-step projects with complete instructional captions guide woodworkers of any ability level though an entire carving project from start to finish. Details are included for using a band saw to outline projects, roughing out basic shapes, creating a model figure in clay, and proper mounting techniques. Color photographs of models in a variety of poses accompany muscle and skeletal drawings, completing this guide to creating realistic representation of the female forms. This book will appeal both to woodcarvers and to anyone interested in fine arts sculpture.
Direct Wood Sculpture
Author: Milt Liebson
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764312991
Category : Sculpture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Delve into two worlds: the appreciation of wood as medium for sculpture and the practical ins-and-outs of sculptural technique. An illustrated history of direct wood sculpture is explored, along with a vital resource for those seeking to create sculpture in wood. A complete description of the qualities and types of wood, tools (both hand and power), techniques, and finishing, complements discussions of the art form and philosophy.
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764312991
Category : Sculpture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Delve into two worlds: the appreciation of wood as medium for sculpture and the practical ins-and-outs of sculptural technique. An illustrated history of direct wood sculpture is explored, along with a vital resource for those seeking to create sculpture in wood. A complete description of the qualities and types of wood, tools (both hand and power), techniques, and finishing, complements discussions of the art form and philosophy.
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.
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 Classic Female Faces in Wood
Author: Ian Norbury
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565232204
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
Renowned woodcarver and instructor, Ian Norbury not only teaches the fundamentals of woodcarving, but also demonstrates how to accurately and realistically portray the aspects of the female face in wood. Clear, step-by-step photographs, complete with instructional captions, will guide you though an entire carving project from start to finish.
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565232204
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
Renowned woodcarver and instructor, Ian Norbury not only teaches the fundamentals of woodcarving, but also demonstrates how to accurately and realistically portray the aspects of the female face in wood. Clear, step-by-step photographs, complete with instructional captions, will guide you though an entire carving project from start to finish.
Learn to Carve in the Round
Author: Andrew Thomas
Publisher: GMC PUBLICATIONS LTD
ISBN: 186108742X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
This inspirational and informative book is designed to take the reader on a journey to develop their understanding of form, design, artistic creativity and technical knowledge in woodcarving. Seven innovative projects, which gradually increase in difficulty, introduce and build on important techniques for the reader to learn, practise and adopt. By working through the projects, the reader will become independent, enabling them to plan, design and accomplish their own ideas of form in three dimension. Each of the projects includes scale designs for the reader to use, guidance on what woods to select, a list of the necessary tools, a difficulty level rating, approximately how long it will take to complete and what skills will be learnt from making it. The reader is then taken through the carving procedure with clear step-by-step instructions on how to approach the form and details. Advice is offered on what type of finish to use, and finally the design of base onto which the sculptures can be mounted. The projects include abstract studies and real-life studies, aiding the reader in their exploration of the different art forms that can be created in the medium. Projects include:Wave, Fossil Form, Cat, Female Torso, Swan, Emperor Penguin, Humpback Whale.
Publisher: GMC PUBLICATIONS LTD
ISBN: 186108742X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
This inspirational and informative book is designed to take the reader on a journey to develop their understanding of form, design, artistic creativity and technical knowledge in woodcarving. Seven innovative projects, which gradually increase in difficulty, introduce and build on important techniques for the reader to learn, practise and adopt. By working through the projects, the reader will become independent, enabling them to plan, design and accomplish their own ideas of form in three dimension. Each of the projects includes scale designs for the reader to use, guidance on what woods to select, a list of the necessary tools, a difficulty level rating, approximately how long it will take to complete and what skills will be learnt from making it. The reader is then taken through the carving procedure with clear step-by-step instructions on how to approach the form and details. Advice is offered on what type of finish to use, and finally the design of base onto which the sculptures can be mounted. The projects include abstract studies and real-life studies, aiding the reader in their exploration of the different art forms that can be created in the medium. Projects include:Wave, Fossil Form, Cat, Female Torso, Swan, Emperor Penguin, Humpback Whale.
Modelling and Sculpting the Human Figure
Author: Edouard Lanteri
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486132366
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 497
Book Description
Covers modelling from casts, live models; measurements; frameworks; scale of proportions; compositions; reliefs, drapery, medals, etc. 107 full-page photographic plates. 27 other photographs. 175 drawings and diagrams.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486132366
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 497
Book Description
Covers modelling from casts, live models; measurements; frameworks; scale of proportions; compositions; reliefs, drapery, medals, etc. 107 full-page photographic plates. 27 other photographs. 175 drawings and diagrams.
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.
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.