Carving Eyes: Step-by-Step Instructions for Creating Realistic Features and Expressions

Carving Eyes: Step-by-Step Instructions for Creating Realistic Features and Expressions

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Book Description
Carving realistic facial features poses a challenge to even the most experienced carver. Through step-by-step photographs, this guide shows woodworkers how to correctly position the eyes on a carving, how to create the proper shapes, and how to correct common design mistakes. Carvers will be able to more accurately carve lashes, brows, and pupils. Also discussed is information on anatomy to help carvers better understand how the muscles of the face dictate expression. Details on carving tools, carving wood, and reference material are included as well.

About the Author
Jeff Phares is well known for his realistic carvings of Native Americans, frontiersmen, and soldiers. He is the author of Carving the Human Face. He lives in Flora Vista, New Mexico.

Carving Eyes: Step-by-Step Instructions for Creating Realistic Features and Expressions,Jeff Phares,Fox Chapel Publishing,1565231635,Carving,Crafts & Hobbies,Crafts / Hobbies,Hobbies/Crafts,Woodwork - General,Crafts & Hobbies / Woodwork,Woodworking

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