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Book SynopsisCaricature Carving contains a collection of 30 of the best caricature carving projects from the pages of Woodcarving Illustrated. The book delves into the realm of comic expressionism thanks to artists like Pete LeClair, Ross Oar, Phil Bishop and Arnold Smith.Discover fun projects, tips and techniques from these experts, as well as a gallery of their work to spur the imagination for unique creations. A plethora of amusing figures such as Vikings, bears, gnomes, sports figures and cowboys are presented to provide inspiration.Each figure reflects the carver's own distinct sense of humour and is guaranteed to make you smile! Thanks to the step-by-step instructions and clear diagrams, beginner and experienced caricature carvers will find this book a useful reference.
Trade ReviewWoodcarving Illustrated has collected 30 of the most beloved caricature carving projects from Its archives in a new book, Caricature Carving. The 144-page. 81/2 by 11, full-color book uses step-by-step instructions on how to create fun characters from Gary Batte, Phil Bishop, Steve Brown, Mitch Cartledge. Gary Falin, Gary Fenton, Desiree HaJny; Joel Hull. Skylar Johnson, Pete LeClair, Jim and Margie Maxwell, Ross Oar, Peter Ortel, Ralph Raga, Mike Shipley, Arnold Smith, Dave Stetson, and Jinl Villars.
Table of ContentsWhat You Can Make...6 Introduction...8 Caricature Figures...10 A Firefighter Bust...12 A Cowboy Head...21 Quick and Easy Ozark Character...31 Gunnar the Viking...37 Gnome...43 Hobo...52 The Woodcarver...59 Little Hombre...70 Football Player...79 Hillbilly Chess Set...93 Baseball Light and Fan Pull...104 Sighting the Hole...107 Duck Tonight...111 Mose...114 Sailor with Flag...117 Pirate...120 Bogie...121 Rock Singer...122 Caricature Animals...124 Laughing Bear...126 Rolling Caricature Animals...131 Catch and Release?...139 Contributors...142 Index...143
