Carving the Human Face: Capturing Character and Expression in Wood - Softcover

Phares, Jeff

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565231023 ISBN 13: 9781565231023

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing, 1999

Synopsis

Chronicling all the stages in creating a realistic human face from wood, and illustrated with detailed photographs of more than 20 finished carvings, this book offers a wealth of technical how-to information for woodworkers and artists. Helpful information includes advice on handling tools, tips for working wood to resemble the shape of skin and muscles, and hints on carving realistic hats and headdresses. Also included are more than 20 diagrams that explain facial anatomy and how it relates to carving masks and busts.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Bring Your Carvings to Life From a soulful stare to a proud gaze, the intent expressions found in the craftsmanship of Jeff Phares, author and World Champion Carver, are so realistic one might expect to witness the blink of an eye or the murmur of a whisper. And now, with his revised and expanded edition of Carving the Human Face, you too can create genuine, lifelike expressions in wood. Following a step-by-step project with more than 350 color photos and 50 drawings that provide useful anatomical references, you'll be guided to completely sculpt the piercing features of a Native American warrior wearing a wolf headdress. Inside the revised and expanded second edition of Carving the Human Face, you'll discover: " Expert information to get started including sketching your design and how to select the proper wood and tools. " Step-by-step instructions for carving each facial feature: eyes, nose, and mouth " Techniques for creating realistic hair, skin, and muscle " Tips for avoiding mistakes and advice for fixing flaws " Options for customizing your carving " Completely redrawn illustrations " Inspiring never-before-published gallery of photos of the author's work, including cowboys, frontiersmen, and Native Americans.

About the Author:

Jeff Phares is a featured exhibitor at the International Wood Carving Congress and a national level judge. He lives in Roadhouse, Illinois.

About this edition

• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1565231023
• ISBN 13: 9781565231023
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128