Description
Wildlife Carving in Relief, 2nd edition, revised and expanded by Lora S. Irish.
Includes a wealth of expert carving information to guide you through all of the steps that transform an original pattern into a realistic and superbly finished carving that can be proudly displayed in your home. Inside this revised and expanded second edition, you will find: New patterns and a stunning gallery of wildlife reference photos. Realistic patterns presented in both outline and pencil illustration. Instruction on selecting woods, tools, and finishes. Essential tips for mastering the basics of relief carving. Special techniques for creating facial features, fur, and feathers. A comparison of relief carving styles, including low, high, stylized, and realistic.With over 40 dramatic wildlife patterns to choose from, and an abundance of carving styles to explore, the variety of beautiful relief carvings you can create with this book is practically limitless.
Soft cover, 176 pages, 8.5" x 11".
Includes a wealth of expert carving information to guide you through all of the steps that transform an original pattern into a realistic and superbly finished carving that can be proudly displayed in your home. Inside this revised and expanded second edition, you will find: New patterns and a stunning gallery of wildlife reference photos. Realistic patterns presented in both outline and pencil illustration. Instruction on selecting woods, tools, and finishes. Essential tips for mastering the basics of relief carving. Special techniques for creating facial features, fur, and feathers. A comparison of relief carving styles, including low, high, stylized, and realistic.With over 40 dramatic wildlife patterns to choose from, and an abundance of carving styles to explore, the variety of beautiful relief carvings you can create with this book is practically limitless.
Soft cover, 176 pages, 8.5" x 11".