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Carving the Native American: Step-by-Step Techniques for Carving & Finishing (Fox Chapel Publishing) Paperback - 2013
by Burke, John
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- Title Carving the Native American: Step-by-Step Techniques for Carving & Finishing (Fox Chapel Publishing)
- Author Burke, John
- Binding Paperback
- Condition New
- Pages 104
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Fox Chapel Publishing
- Date 2013-10-01
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated, Index
- Bookseller's Inventory # 1565237870_new
- ISBN 9781565237872 / 1565237870
- Weight 0.98 lbs (0.44 kg)
- Dimensions 11.11 x 8.41 x 0.23 in (28.22 x 21.36 x 0.58 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Wood-carving, Indians in art
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2013001437
- Dewey Decimal Code 736.4
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From the rear cover
Carving the Native American takes you step-by-step through the creation of an expressive Native American bust. From starting with a clay model, to blocking out your carving, to shaping and detailing the tiniest curves of the face, all the way to staining and finishing, it guides you through the entire process of sculpting a large lifelike bust. Both beginning and veteran carvers will discover practical techniques and strategies that apply to any large sculptural carving. Sketch guides are provided to help you shape a realistic face, along with comprehensive instructions and hundreds of revealing photographs of work in progress. Author John Burke was a prolific and talented carver, known for his detailed, highly realistic Native American busts. Burke's original sketches and personal sidebars throughout this book offer revealing insights for a new generation of sculptors. A beautiful full color gallery offers photographs of some of his most magnificent creations. Use them as inspiration for your own carving projects. Inside Carving the Native American you'll find: " Start-to-finish guide to carving a large realistic bust " Techniques and strategies for any large sculptural carving " Over 250 step-by step photographs that demonstrate precise cuts " Expert advice on modeling, blocking, shaping, detailing, and finishing " Inspiring colorful photo gallery of the author's work