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 Small Characters in Wood

Author: Jack Price
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607657104
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 184

Book Description
Making tedious wood carving techniques more approachable, Carving Small Characters in Wood offers simple methods in a smaller format to carve compact caricatures with personality. With step-by-step directions and photography, you’ll be able to learn and appreciate this form of miniature character wood carving. Starting off with basic lessons then slowly progressing into greater, more detailed challenges, author and renowned caricature woodcarver Jack Price is the leading voice to learn from on how to carve small statuettes!

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.

The Mad Art of Caricature!

Author: Tom Richmond
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780983576709
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
MAD magazine illustrator Tom Richmond teaches how to draw caricatures, with an emphasis on aspects of the head and face.

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.

Caricature Carving from Head to Toe

Author: Dave Stetson
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565231214
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 91

Book Description
Find out what makes a carving "caricature" with this top-notch guide. First you will learn how anatomy relates to expression by creating a clay model. Then, you will follow the author step-by-step through an entire carving project for an Old Man with Walking Stick. Additional patterns for alternate facial expressions, wood selection, tools and a photo gallery also included.