Caricatures in Motion: Caricature Carvers of America

Автор: W.Pete LeClair
Название: Carving Caricature Busts
ISBN: 0764314971 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764314971
Издательство: Schiffer
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Описание: Internationally known carver Pete LeClair turns his attention to the caricature bust. This classic form lends itself to wonderful interpretations, but is also a great way to learn more about caricature carving. Pete shares a great number of techniques and secrets in this volume, paying attention, as always, to the minute details that make the difference between a good carving and a great carving. Every step is illustrated with a color photograph and a clear explanation. Patterns and a gallery, showing all sides of the works, are included to help the carver even more. For those who know Petes previous works, this will be a welcomed addition to their libraries. For those who do not it is an opportunity to learn the joys and intricacies of caricature carving from one of the best.

Автор: W. "Pete " LeClair
Название: Carving Caricature Figures from Scratch
ISBN: 0764312332 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764312335
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Описание: After the success of his book, Carving Caricature Heads & Faces*, Pete LeClair shares his insights into carving whole figure caricatures from scratch. Heavily illustrated in color, the book starts with a simple block of bass wood, and goes all the way through the carving and painting of a figure. Each step is illustrated and a helpful caption directs the reader to carry out the project. A gallery of figures demonstrates the endless variations that are possible using this technique, and some of the interesting and delightful caricatures Pete has created.

Автор: W. "Pete " LeClair
Название: Carving Caricature Heads & Faces
ISBN: 0887407846 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780887407840
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Описание: Caricatures demand the same skill and sense of proportion that realistic figures do. This is particularly true of carving heads, which can easily become grotesque looking if certain rules are not followed. With his years of carving, Pete LeClair has developed a sure-fire method for carving great caricature heads. Now he shares it with carvers around the country. He takes the reader step-by-step through the process of carving 33 projects, with each step illustrated with a color photograph and precise caption. A gallery showing the variety that can be achieved by following this method is included in the back.

Автор: Al Streetman
Название: 35 Santa Patterns for Carvers
ISBN: 0764316575 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764316579
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Описание: Based on the strong response from carvers around the world, Al Streeman has drawn together a new book of Santa Claus patterns. 35 new patterns are presented along with helpful tips from Als many years of carving experience. This book is written more for the carver who has some level of experience, but just needs some basic line drawings/patterns to get started. There are also general tips and recommendations as to wood selection, paint colors, and tools. Some of the patterns appear in their final, carved and painted form. so the reader will have 3-D references. The patterns are printed full-size. This is a valuable resource for carvers and a welcome addition to their library.

Автор: Al Streetman
Название: 25 Leprechaun Patterns for Carvers
ISBN: 0887409571 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780887409578
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Описание: Leprechauns are some of the folk-lore creatures that have always fascinated the author. He claims that he once caught one, just long enough to sketch him for a carving. Now Al Streetman shares 25 of his leprechaun patterns with other carvers who may not have been so lucky. In addition he shares many of his tricks and carving secrets in clear photographs and captions. The methods he uses and teaches will give the reader some new insight into character carving techniques, and will make carving easier and more fun. After you get a few carved and painted, they will make a colorful addition to your carving collection. Leprechauns are also popular with buyers and collectors, which is a good feature if you plan to sell any of them.

Автор: Al Streetman
Название: 25 Gunfighter Patterns for Carvers
ISBN: 0887407838 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780887407833
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Описание: Al Streetman goes west with a new carving and pattern book. This time he shares the secrets of carving the western gunfighter, and provides the carver with 25 creative patterns...enough for the O.K. Corral and more! Concise instruc-tions take the carver step-by-step through the project, from laying out the pattern to painting the finished work. The book is designed to be used by carvers of all levels, from novice to advanced. The results are delightful figures of which the artist will be proud. This book follows two other well-received carving books by Al Streetman, 41 Santa Patterns for Carvers and 25 Uncle Sam Patterns for Carvers.

Автор: Al Streetman
Название: 20 Patterns for Santa Carvers
ISBN: 0764318373 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764318375
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Описание: One of the most sought-after and respected carvers of wooden Santa figures shares 20 new and delightful patterns. Al Streetman takes the reader step-by-step through the carving of a windblown Santa, holding a lantern and grasping a walking stick as he tries to make his way through a Christmas eve storm. This and other whimsical creations offer hours of fun, challenge, and creativity to carvers of all ability levels. In addition, for carver who wish to sell their work, Santas have a proven marketability among Christmas collectors. The carving steps are illustrated with clear color photographs and precise instructions. The patterns offer at least two views of each of the 20 Santas. In addition, Al provides hints from his many years of carving experience and teaching, secrets that are invaluable to both the novice carver and the professional, including some tips and tricks for arm and hand carving and multi-part construction techniques. This method lets you make maximum use of grain direction, in order to save valuable wood from being wasted, and to make the carving easier. This is a welcome addition to the carvers library and joins the long list of Al Streetmans other popular and successful carving instruction books.