Relief Carving with Bob Lundy: "Scenery in Wood" (Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers) - Softcover

Lundy, Bob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0887404391 ISBN 13: 9780887404399

Publisher: Schiffer Craft, 1997

Synopsis

Nationally known carver Bob Lundy shares the techniques of relief carving in an easy to follow book. Amply illustrated, it takes the reader step-by-step through two carving projects and offers the information needed to carry out even more. With everything carved by hand, the book is written for both the beginner and for the veteran. Bob Lundy approaches his work with an eye for the personality of the carving. He will instill that sensitivity to the reader, giving the carver a feeling of closeness and intimacy with the figures that come to life from the wood.

About this title

About the Author:

I was raised on a dairy farm in southern Idaho and have retained to this day an intense hatred for dairy cows and all other livestock to a lesser degree.

The twice a day juicing of those sensless beasts left an indelible mark on me. I decided long ago, never again.

I haven't. And I won't.

The first attempt at writing was at the Minnesota State Fair while attempting to sell wood sculptures of historic western faces. The folks there held no appreciation for cowboys and Indians so the two week fair was spent in the start of a book on the art of carving faces. An immediate success. Sold thousands almost before a blink. the next book on relief carving has been almost as successful. Both continue to sell well. Even after winning several awards for wood sculpture a slow burnout destroyed any desire to continue. The love of woodworking, however, turned my attention to the design and construction of outdoor furniture. With a new classic look.

Tired of the age-old, mundane style of outdoor furniture a determination arose to produce swings, picnic tables, chairs, gliders, lounges and others with sleek, flowing lines yet strong and durable. Proud of the outcome a decision was made to share the knowlege with others by writing how-to books. Four are available with more to come. Try them all. You'll have a lot of fun.

About this edition

• Publisher: Schiffer Craft
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0887404391
• ISBN 13: 9780887404399
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 96