Jeff Phares
Carving the Human Face, Second Edition, Revised & Expanded: Capturing Character and Expression in Wood
- ISBN 13:
- 9781565234246
- author:
- Jeff Phares
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Fox Chapel Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 144
- Genre:
- Art & Culture
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Carving the Human Face: Capturing Character and Expression in Wood
This comprehensive guide offers a wealth of technical information for woodworkers and artists, covering the stages of creating a realistic human face from wood. With over 350 demonstration photos, it provides an exhaustive step-by-step project that takes you from a block of butternut to a finished mask.
Jeff Phares, a professional woodcarver known for his lifelike carvings, shares valuable tips on techniques for creating realistic hair, facial features, skin and muscle, hats, and headdresses. The book also includes new patterns and photographs, as well as information on fixing common anatomical errors and proper tool use.