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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. Both beginning and advanced woodcarvers and sculptors will find expert guidance on tackling the unique challenges of carving a female face. Included are sections on the anatomy of the female face, taking photographs and producing patterns, step-by-step instructions, and a photographic gallery of finished carvings to provide inspiration.
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Carving classic female faces in wood, Ian Norbury
- Language
- Released
- 2004
- Binding
- (Paperback)
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- Title
- Carving classic female faces in wood
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ian Norbury
- Publisher
- Stobart Davies
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 64
- ISBN10
- 0854421009
- ISBN13
- 9780854421008
- Series
- Rating
- 4.85 out of 5
- Description
- 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. Both beginning and advanced woodcarvers and sculptors will find expert guidance on tackling the unique challenges of carving a female face. Included are sections on the anatomy of the female face, taking photographs and producing patterns, step-by-step instructions, and a photographic gallery of finished carvings to provide inspiration.