Author: Ian NorburyPublisher: Linden Publishing
ISBN: 9780941936262
Category : Human figure in art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Techniques for carving detailed anatomical structures of the human form.
Fundamentals of Figure Carving
Author: Ian NorburyPublisher: Linden Publishing
ISBN: 9780941936262
Category : Human figure in art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Techniques for carving detailed anatomical structures of the human form.
Sculpting the Female Face and Figure in Wood
Author: Ian NorburyPublisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 9781565237421
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The female face and the female figure have been drawn, sculpted, carved, and painted by artists and craftsman from around the world for centuries. In this book, author and teacher Norbury offers his expertise to help carvers with presenting the female face and figure in wood.
Carving Classic Female Figures in Wood
Author: Ian NorburyPublisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565232211
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 63
Book Description
This thorough reference demonstrates how to creatively and realistically portray aspects of the nude female figure in wood. Focusing on the female upper body, two step-by-step projects with complete instructional captions guide woodworkers of any ability level though an entire carving project from start to finish. Details are included for using a band saw to outline projects, roughing out basic shapes, creating a model figure in clay, and proper mounting techniques. Color photographs of models in a variety of poses accompany muscle and skeletal drawings, completing this guide to creating realistic representation of the female forms. This book will appeal both to woodcarvers and to anyone interested in fine arts sculpture.
Woodcarving
Author: Ian NorburyPublisher: Linden Publishing
ISBN: 9780941936781
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Using projects to demonstrate the various aspects and different styles of carving to the newcomer, this step-by-step guide shows how to approach the craft without the assistance of large machinery. Each project is specifically chosen to introduce new techniques. Projects are small, useful, fun to carve, and can be completed in a few days or over a weekend. Major techniques such as carving in the round, relief carving, knife work, and working with burrs and rasps are covered. The projects presented help beginning woodworkers to learn particular carving techniques that they can then employ on more complex projects.
Carving Classic Female Faces in Wood
Author: Ian NorburyPublisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565232204
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
Renowned woodcarver and instructor, Ian Norbury not only teaches the fundamentals of woodcarving, but also demonstrates how to accurately and realistically portray the aspects of the female face in wood. Clear, step-by-step photographs, complete with instructional captions, will guide you though an entire carving project from start to finish.
Design and Figure Carving
Author: Elmer John TangermanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Wood-carving
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Figure Sculpting
Author: Philippe FarautPublisher:
ISBN: 9780975506585
Category : Figure sculpting
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Sculpting the Figure in Clay
Author: Peter RubinoPublisher: Watson-Guptill
ISBN: 0823099245
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
A comprehensive guide for sculptors looking to recreate the human body using clay, from the author of The Portrait in Clay In Sculpting the Figure in Clay, acclaimed portrait bust sculptor Peter Rubio teaches a master class in the essentials of figurative sculpture. In this intensive, all-inclusive guide, he introduces students to a natural, straightforward geometry that will help them become masters at forming figures of clay. Rubino’s unique approach utilizes a geometric system consisting of blocks, simple shapes, and guidelines that instruct students in a new and instinctive sculptural style, With these easy-to-follow instructions and informative concepts, students will see figures as the basic shapes beneath the form as well as learn vital approaches such as BLT: Bend, Lean, and Turn, to create evocative expression, and the Three Ps: Position, Proportion, and Plans, for accurate representation. Other topics include: • The Fundamentals of the Clay Torso • Observing the Model • Essential Materials and Tools • Sculpting the Female Torso from the Live Model • Sculpting the Reclining Figure from the Live Model • Sculpting the Hand, Foot, and Lower Arm • Plus Many Photographic Reference Poses for Continued Study This unparalleled resource is the definitive guide to figurative sculpture.
Carving the Human Figure
Author: Dick OniansPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Figure sculpture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Art of Ian Norbury
Author: Ian NorburyPublisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565232228
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
A fascinating gallery of carvings from one of the world's leading sculptors. This book is an opportunity for lovers of fine art to examine the work of one of the art form's living masters, Ian Norbury. Over 100 full-color photographs are included, plus commentary by the artist.