Carving Classic Female Figures in Wood

Carving Classic Female Figures in Wood
Author: Ian Norbury
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
Total Pages: 63
Release: 2004-09-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781565232211

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.

Sculpting the Female Face and Figure in Wood

Sculpting the Female Face and Figure in Wood
Author: Ian Norbury
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781565237421

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.

Figure Carving in Wood

Figure Carving in Wood
Author: Sara Wilkinson
Publisher: GMC Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003
Genre: Animals in art
ISBN: 9781861083906

This is the ideal introduction to figure carving, both human and animal, if you are familiar with the basics of woodcarving and wish to make confident progress in producing your own original work. Every stage of the creative process is explained and clearly illustrated making this a thoroughly practical book, as well as a source of inspiration.

Folk and Figure Wood Carving

Folk and Figure Wood Carving
Author: Ross Oar
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1999-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781565231054

Sixteen detailed patterns for folk figures, from a renowned carver, are included in this beautifully illustrated manual: Indian Chief, Royal Highlander, Farmer McDonald, Mountain Man, Happy Heintz, Visiting Santa, and 10 others. Suggestions are offered on how to modify the patterns to match the skill of the carver, and there is a special section on how to carve a face.

Carving Flat-Plane Style Caricatures

Carving Flat-Plane Style Caricatures
Author: Harley Refsal
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Wood-carved figurines
ISBN: 9781565238589

In this book, Harley shows you how to carve and paint engaging folk-art caricatures in the classic Scandinavian style.Carving Flat-Plane Style Caricatures presents more than 50 imaginative figure patterns for you to carve--from lumberjacks and golfers to trolls and elves.

Scandinavian Figure Carving

Scandinavian Figure Carving
Author: Harley Refsal
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781565238756

Discover a beautiful Scandinavian folk art with an author who has been decorated by the King of Norway for his pioneering contributions to Norwegian culture.

Figure Carving Finesse

Figure Carving Finesse
Author: Al Stohlman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 132
Release: 1982
Genre: Leatherwork
ISBN: 9781892214706

Learn to carve, bevel, model and color realistic looking people, animals and birds and more in leather with this text.

Fundamentals of Figure Carving

Fundamentals of Figure Carving
Author: Ian Norbury
Publisher:
Total Pages: 160
Release: 1993
Genre: Carving (Decorative arts)
ISBN: 9780854420599

This detailed account of carving the male and female form concentrates on the anatomical structure of the body, with close-up details, cross sections, and specific coverage of difficult areas.

20-Minute Whittling Projects

20-Minute Whittling Projects
Author: Tom Hindes
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2016-12-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607654261

Learn the fast and simple way to whittle in this fun introduction to woodcarving. Discover how to whittle in less time while you have more fun! One of the joys of whittling with a pocketknife is that you can do it just about anywhere. You don’t need any fancy equipment, and you don’t even need much spare time. Author Tom Hindes demonstrates his easy-to-learn, quick-cut method for whittling expressive little figures from wood in just 20 minutes or less. With his friendly instructions and step-by-step photos, you’ll learn to carve an endless array of charming wizards, gnomes, gargoyles, ornaments, dogs, leprechauns, and more. These super-short whittling projects are perfect for learning basic woodcarving skills. They also make wonderful little gifts for random acts of kindness. Leave one along with your tip at the local restaurant, or give one to your favorite cashier. Children especially enjoy receiving them as souvenirs.

Carving Caricature Figures from Scratch

Carving Caricature Figures from Scratch
Author: Pete LeClair
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2001-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780764312335

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.