Sculpting the Female Face & Figure in Wood
Autor Ian Norburyen Limba Engleză Paperback – 30 sep 2012
The female face and the female figure have been drawn, sculpted, carved, and painted by artists and craftsman from around the world for centuries. In this book, author and teacher Ian Norbury offers his expertise and experience to help carvers take on the challenge of presenting the female face and figure in wood. Norbury’s advice has allowed countless numbers of his students to produce successful sculptures and carvings. Inside, readers will find tips for creating patterns, in-depth anatomical drawings for better understanding of the body’s muscles, step-by-step projects with detailed photos and instructions, and a photo gallery of finished projects to illuminate and inspire.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781565237421
ISBN-10: 1565237420
Pagini: 143
Ilustrații: 315 full color photos, 35 drawings
Dimensiuni: 216 x 279 x 11 mm
Greutate: 0.6 kg
Editura: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN-10: 1565237420
Pagini: 143
Ilustrații: 315 full color photos, 35 drawings
Dimensiuni: 216 x 279 x 11 mm
Greutate: 0.6 kg
Editura: Fox Chapel Publishing
Cuprins
Chapter One ߝ Taking Photographs and Making Patterns
Section 1 ߝ The Female Face.
Section 2 ߝ The Female Figure.
Chapter Two ߝ Carving a classic European Woman’s Face.
Chapter 3 ߝ Carving a Classic Afro-Carribean Woman’s Face.
Chapter 4 ߝ Carving a Samburu Girl.
Chapter 5 ߝ Carving a Girl’s Face.
Chapter 6 ߝ Carving a Limewood Torso.
Chapter 7 ߝ Carving a Walnut Torso.
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Section 1 ߝ The Female Face.
Section 2 ߝ The Female Figure.
Chapter Two ߝ Carving a classic European Woman’s Face.
Chapter 3 ߝ Carving a Classic Afro-Carribean Woman’s Face.
Chapter 4 ߝ Carving a Samburu Girl.
Chapter 5 ߝ Carving a Girl’s Face.
Chapter 6 ߝ Carving a Limewood Torso.
Chapter 7 ߝ Carving a Walnut Torso.
Gallery
Notă biografică
Ian Norbury is the author of Carving Facial Expressions, Fundamentals of Figure Carving, and Techniques of Creative Woodcarving. He has taught sculpture in the United States, England, Iceland, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, and Germany. His sculptures are displayed at the White Knight Gallery in Cheltenham, England. His work includes commissions for Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London.
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Learn How to Bring Out Female Beauty from a Block of Wood The female face and figure have been drawn, sculpted, carved and painted by artists and craftsmen from around the world for centuries. Now, author and wood sculpting teacher, Ian Norbury, reveals the techniques that he and hundreds of his students have used to successfully carve the female face and figure in wood. Inside this comprehensive how-to guide, you'll find: - Expert tips on taking accurate reference photos of your model and creating working patterns. - In-depth anatomical drawings help you to understand the body's natural variations. - A stunning photo gallery of finished carvings is included for illumination and inspiration. Six step-by-step projects take you through the entire carving process. Using hundreds of photographs and drawings, the author provides detailed instructions for carving two different adult faces, two children's faces, and two torsos. Both beginner and advanced woodcarvers will find practical advice for creating beautiful sculptures.
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The female face and the female figure have been drawn, sculpted, carved, and painted by artists and craftsman from around the world for centuries. In this book, author and teacher Norbury offers his expertise to help carvers with presenting the female face and figure in wood.