Synopses & Reviews
Wayne Hill and Jimi McKee have created more than 300 totem poles for villages, towns, cities, businesses, corporations, families and individuals. Canada is a land of extraordinary geography and scenery, heart-stopping in its beauty and diversity. The panoramic camera uses an extremely wide angle of vision to capture the full sweep of a landscape. Clearly the two -- country and camera -- were made for each other. In Canadian Panorama 2008, acclaimed photographers have captured not only the breadth of an entire country but also the scope of each scene. This remarkable calendar presents a series of spectacular images, and turns even familiar subjects into wide-angle worlds of unexpected beauty. Each of the 12 stunning photographs is much more than a snapshot, while the complete collection conveys the vastness and spirit of a magnificent country.
Photographer Bev McMullen has had her work featured in books, magazines, newspapers and calendars.
Synopsis
How to plan, carve and paint your personal totem pole.
This well-illustrated guidebook includes the history of totem-pole carving and its West Coast native traditions, techniques and patterns. It examines the historic and modern tools involved. And it also presents great ideas for carving a totem pole, whether with traditional designs or more personal folk-art motifs.
Carving instructor Wayne Hill reveals how to select the right wood and use the correct tools to best advantage. Artist Jimi McKee shows how to create drawings and templates in authentic West Coast styles. There are also special notes on the meanings of figures, along with many instructions on painting your totem pole and recommendations for placement.
A folk-art family totem pole will be treasured for years to come. This handy illustrated guide includes all the background and information required to create one.