Böcker av Ian Norbury

Learn How to Bring Out Female Beauty from a Block of Wood The female face and figure have been drawn, sculpted, carved and painted by artists and craftsmen from around the world for centuries. Now, author and wood sculpting teacher, Ian Norbury, reveals the techniques that he and hundreds of his students have used to successfully carve the female face and figure in wood. Inside this comprehensive how-to guide, you'll find: - Expert tips on taking accurate reference photos of your model and creating working patterns. - In-depth anatomical drawings help you to understand the body's natural variations. - A stunning photo gallery of finished carvings is included for illumination and inspiration. Six step-by-step projects take you through the entire carving process. Using hundreds of photographs and drawings, the author provides detailed instructions for carving two different adult faces, two children's faces, and two torsos. Both beginner and advanced woodcarvers will find practical advice for creating beautiful sculptures.

Noted sculptor Ian Norbury gives woodcarvers a thorough, how-to guide to bringing out the beauty of a female face from a block of wood. Using hundreds of photographs and drawings, the author provides in-depth instruction on carving two different adult faces - one European and one Afro-Caribbean - and one child's face. Both beginning and advanced woodcarvers and sculptors will find expert guidance on tackling the unique challenges of carving a female face. Included are sections on the anatomy of the female face, taking photographs and producing patterns, step-by-step instructions, and a photographic gallery of finished carvings to provide inspiration.

This study of carving the human figure in wood concentrates on the anatomical structure of the body and details specific areas of common difficulty to woodcarvers such as eyes, ears, hands, feet and hair. The book includes step-by-step sequences outlining the techniques involved.

This guide to creating facial expressions in woodcarving shows step-by-step work from the band-sawn block. It uses models of both sexes, covering a variety of ages and a variety of emotions such as sadness, anger, pride and determination. For both beginners and experienced woodcarvers.