Caricature Carving from Head to Toe: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Capturing Expression and Humor in Wood

Caricature Carving from Head to Toe: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Capturing Expression and Humor in Wood

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Book Description
Covering both composition and technique, this skill-building guide unlocks the secrets to capturing humor and expression in caricature carving. Included is an in-depth study of composition and making clay models, enabling carvers to design their own patterns and projects. A special section on facial expressions includes photographs of human faces along with illustrations and useful reference information. A step-by-step project, Old Man with Walking Stick, is included, along with patterns for three alternate facial expressions: happy, grumpy, and surprised.

About the Author
Dave Stetson is a columnist for Wood Carving Illustrated, a member of Caricature Carvers of America, and a carving instructor. He lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Caricature Carving from Head to Toe: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Capturing Expression and Humor in Wood,Dave Stetson,Fox Chapel Publishing,156523121X,Caricatures and cartoons,Carving,Clay,Crafts & Hobbies,Crafts / Hobbies,Hobbies/Crafts,Patterns,Wood-carved figurines,Wood-carving,Woodwork - General,Crafts & Hobbies / Woodwork

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