Carving the Human Face, Second Edition, Revised & Expanded

Capturing Character and Expression in Wood

By: Jeff Phares

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Paperback | 1 January 2009 | Edition Number 2

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144 Pages

Edition Type
Revised

Dimensions(cm)
27.9 x 21.6 x 0.9

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Chronicling the stages in creating a realistic human face from wood and packed with detailed images of finished carvings, this reference offers a wealth of technical how-to information for woodworkers and artists. From a world champion carver known for his lifelike busts, Jeff Phares, this updated book includes new patterns and photographs, in addition to valuable information on techniques for creating realistic hair, facial features, realistic skin and muscle, hats, and headdresses. Phares provides tips for fixing common anatomical errors, and information about proper tool use. An exhaustive step-by-step project, that includes over 350 demonstration photos, guides you from a block of butternut to a finished mask of a Native American warrior. A gallery of Jeff Phares' amazing work will inspire you Jeff Phares is a professional woodcarver known for his realistic carvings of Native Americans, frontiersmen, and soldiers. He is the author of Carving Eyes and Carving the Nose & Mouth.

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For the carvers on our subscribers list, you will love this one. The photo gallery in the front pages of Phares' book will perfectly illustrate just why you should have this book, the authors face carvings are spectacular. This is the revised and expanded second edition of his book and if you have even the slightest interest in carving then you must pick up this book. From the blank block of basswood or butternut the author walks you through this exciting art form step by step. The rough blocking in of the face, be it a mask or a bust, Phares illustrates visually just what carving tools to use and where to use them. He then goes into specific detail like the nose, ears and eyes. Once done reading this book you will quickly become a wood carving enthusiast. The expressions that the author captures are true to life.

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