Carving Classic Female Faces in Wood: A How-to Reference for Carvers and 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...
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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.
About the AuthorviChapter 1Introduction1Chapter 2Taking Photographs and Producing Drawings3Chapter 3Carving A Classic European Woman's Face9Pattern25Step-by-Step27Finished Photographs47Chapter 4Carving A Classic Afro-Caribbean Woman's Face51Pattern56Step-by-Step57Finished Photographs60Chapter 5Carving A Samburu Girl63Pattern64Finished Photographs65Chapter 6Carving a Girl's Face67Pattern69Step-by-Step70Finished Photographs74Gallery76
