Lynn Newman Zavaro
Carving a 1930s Street Scene
- ISBN 13:
- 9780764346019
- author:
- Lynn Newman Zavaro
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd (US)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 1.3 x 28.6 x 22.2 cm
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Crafts, Carving
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Carving a 1930s Street Scene showcases the work of 29 top caricature carvers from North America's Caricature Carvers of America. This collection presents a detailed downtown USA scene during the Great Depression, featuring 11 buildings and over 100 original caricature carvings. The book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process, with photos, patterns, and text detailing techniques such as developing ideas, building models, carving, painting, and finishing. A step-by-step guide is included for carving a piece from the scene, along with patterns and details for many of the original carvings. This book provides a unique insight into the art of caricature carving, allowing readers to explore the process and techniques used by these skilled artists.