Discover the award-winning work of the Caricature Carvers of America. Features 50 original patterns along with biographies, carving techniques, and painting tips.
Whether running, jumping, or walking, subtle twists or turns of the body can ultimately give a carving a sense of motion. That concept is proven here. Caricature Carvers of America members offer up a variety of carvings of figures in motion. All of them are humorous and several carvings share a similar "theme." Among them are a cowboy on a "quick" trip to the outhouse and another who has been there, met up with a bee's nest, and is making a fast getaway. Sports figures, superheroes, dancers, a fireman, and even a surfing chicken are among the delightful characters who move their way through this book. Phil Bishop provides step-by-step instructions for carving that "Green Apple Quick Step." Suggestions are also provided for painting and finishing. Other chapters feature the individual carvers with information about them and their works, along with photos of the works in progress, and beautiful studio photographs of the finished pieces. Patterns are provided for readers who want to carve these pieces, giving them their own personal twist.
You'll find plenty of colorful caricatures to carve inside the Full Moon Saloon! From the saloon patrons to the janitor in the corner, you can carve one or carve them all! Features the art of 21 carvers, full-color photographs, patterns and painting instructions. (Soft Cover)
Pete shares a great number of techniques and secrets of caricature carving 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.
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. This book takes you step-by-step through the process of carving 33 projects, each illustrated with color photographs and precise captions. A gallery is included.
In this book, Harley shows you how to carve and paint engaging folk-art caricatures in the classic Scandinavian style.Carving Flat-Plane Style Caricatures presents more than 50 imaginative figure patterns for you to carve--from lumberjacks and golfers to trolls and elves.
Thinking Inside the Roughout leads new and experienced carvers through the creative, carving, and painting process of 28 of America's top caricature carvers. In each chapter, a member of the Caricature Carvers of America creates a unique carving, starting from the same generic roughout. Included is a step-by-step chapter describing the carving process, beginning with the roughout and ending with painting and antiquing the finished piece. Individualized chapters describe the artist's approach to developing an idea, including tips on carving and painting through full-color photos and text. Additional carvings from the generic roughout are featured in a gallery at the back of the book.
Celebrating their 25th Anniversary, the Caricature Carvers of America's newest project offers an exclusive look into the creative carving process of twenty-six of America's top caricature carvers. CCA members have been given free rein to create one-of-a-kind carvings representative of their individual style. With full-color photos, drawings, and text, chapters describe the artists' personal approach to developing ideas, drawing patterns, and carving, painting, and finishing their caricatures. The book includes a step-by-step chapter on carving a baseball player, patterns for many of the original pieces, and individual chapters describing the unique approaches members of the CCA take as they carve in their trademark styles. The book includes a never-before-seen gallery of carvings spanning the 25-year history of the Caricature Carvers of America.
Learn to whittle 12 woodland creatures with step-by-step instructions and easy-to-use patterns in Woodcarving the Country Bear and His Friends. Each fun whittling project features full color photographs, detailed patterns, and helpful tips. Also included is a complete overview of carving tools and techniques.