Carving Classic Female Faces in Wood: A How-To Reference for Carvers and Sculptors
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A Valuable How-To Reference from One of the World's Leading Wood Sculptors In Carving Classic Female Faces in Wood, 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. Inside, both beginning and advanced woodcarvers and sculptors will find expert guidance on tackling the unique challenges of carving a female face, including: Anatomy of the female face Taking photographs and producing patterns Step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow patterns-with hundreds of full-color photographs of models and the carving process A photographic gallery of finished carvings to provide inspiration for your own work
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1565232208
ISBN13:9781565232204
Release Date:May 2004
Publisher:Fox Chapel Publishing
Length:81 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"
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