Caricature Carving: Expert Techniques and 30 All-Time Favorite Projects (Fox Chapel Publishing) Full-Size Patterns & Step-by-Step for a Cowboy, Gnome, Woodcarver, Chess Set, Rolling Animals, and More

Learn how to carve lively characters in wood!30 favorite projects from the archives of Woodcarving Illustrated magazine300 photos of carvings in progress, finished projects, detailed close-ups, and moreStep-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and helpful tipsFull-size patterns for every project, including a golfer, bear and fish, hunter, sports figures, a chess set, and moreContributors include today's leading caricature carving experts Pete LeClair, Ross Oar, Phil Bishop, Arnold Smith, and many othersDiscover over 30 fun carving projects, patterns, tips, and techniques from today's leading carving experts!Caricature carvings come in all shapes and sizes while depicting an array of subjects. The one thing they all have in common is they reflect a carver's own distinct sense of humor! In this fantastic 144-page collection of the best caricature carving projects from the pages of Woodcarving Illustrated, both beginner and experienced caricature carvers and whittlers will find a useful reference—especially if you're looking to create your own distinctive caricature style.A plethora of amusing figures like Vikings, bears, gnomes, hobos, football players, and cowboys are presented to provide you with carving and whittling inspiration! You'll even find a chess set project complete with patterns for kings, queens, bishops, knights, and pawns, each with a variation.Caricature Carving will take you into the realm of comic expressionism thanks to artists like Desiree Hajny, Mike Shipley, Jim and Margie Maxwell, Steve Brown, and Gary Batte. You'll gain information, insight, and inspiration from the detailed technique articles by these experts, as well as stunning color photos of their work to spur your imagination for your own creations.The 30 patterns include:A Firefighter BustA Cowboy HeadQuick and Easy Ozark CharacterGunnar the VikingGnomeHoboThe WoodcarverHillbilly Chess SetBaseball Light and Fan PullSailor with FlagPirateRock SingerLaughing BearRolling Caricature AnimalsAnd many more!This woodcarving pattern book is divided into two sections. The first section is a set of caricatures of people that covers everything from gnomes to woodworkers to firefighters. The second section is made up of animal projects, including bears and elephants. The variety of projects in this book will not only make you smile, they will also inspire you to create your own unique style. Caricature Carving offers something for everyone, no matter what skill level you are!Patterns provided for every project can be used full-size or sized up or down for your purposes. Tips on carving faces, woodburning details, tools, equipment, and materials, knife selection, wood selection, hand-carving techniques, as well as finishing suggestions and painting notes will help you to complete each wood sculpture with stunning results.Carve out your own distinctive style while creating a variety of inspiring caricature carving projects, with Caricature Carving: Expert Techniques and 30 All-Time Favorite Projects! Read more