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Carving the Human Face: Capturing Character and Expression in Wood

by Jeff Phares

Carving the Human Face: Capturing Character and Expression in Wood Cover

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Publisher Comments:

Chronicling the stages in creating a realistic human face from wood and packed with detailed images of finished carvings, this reference offers a wealth of technical how-to information for woodworkers and artists. Helpful guidance includes advice on handling tools, tips for working wood to resemble the shape of skin and muscles, and hints on carving realistic hats and headdresses. More than 20 diagrams that explain facial anatomy and how it relates to carving masks and busts are also included.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781565234246
Subtitle:
Capturing Character and Expression in Wood
Author:
Phares, Jeff
Publisher:
Fox Chapel Publishing Company
Subject:
Woodwork
Subject:
Carving
Subject:
Woodwork - General
Subject:
Wood-carving
Subject:
Technique
Subject:
Sculpture & Installation
Subject:
Head in art
Subject:
Wood-carving -- Technique.
Edition Description:
Revised, Expand
Publication Date:
June 2009
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
143
Dimensions:
11.00 x 8.50 in
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