Illustrated Guide to Carving Tree Bark: Releasing Woodspirits and Whimsical Dwellings in Found Wood
In medieval times, shepherd peasants believed that a spirit dwelled deep within each tree. If a shepherd carved a face into the wood, the spirit would be released and good luck would be bestowed upon the carver. Award-winning carver Rick Jensen -- with the help of carver/photographer Jack A. Williams -- helps you release the inner spirit from tree bark in this new book. The natural beauty found in a piece of weathered cottonwood bark provides inspiration and direction to create something new...
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In medieval times, shepherd peasants believed that a spirit dwelled deep within each tree. If a shepherd carved a face into the wood, the spirit would be released and good luck would be bestowed upon the carver. Award-winning carver Rick Jensen -- with the help of carver/photographer Jack A. Williams -- helps you release the inner spirit from tree bark in this new book. The natural beauty found in a piece of weathered cottonwood bark provides inspiration and direction to create something new and original each time. Inside, you'll find step-by-step instructions on carving a whimsical house and a tree, plus detailed advice on painting and finishing your carvings. You'll learn about the various species of cottonwood and their particular carving characteristics -- plus tips on where to find your supplies. Learn from the artist how to sketch out your ideas before carving or follow along with a series of detailed patterns of a variety of wood spirits. You'll be guided through each step of the finishing process, to gain a soft, touchable finish by using a unique combination of lacquers, waxes, shoe polish and paint.
About the AuthorsivIntroduction: Why I Carve Bark1Gallery of Bark Carvings2Chapter 1About Cottonwood Bark17Chapter 2Bark Carving Basics21Chapter 3Carving a Whimsical House29Chapter 4Carving Tree Bark in the Round59Chapter 5Finishing Bark Carvings62Chapter 6Patterns68AppendixSources for Cottonwood Bark75
