CARVERS BOOK OF AQUATIC ANIMALS (Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers): Surface Anatomy, Behavior, Patterns and Carving Techniques - Hardcover

SUZUKI, HOWARD K.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 088740734X ISBN 13: 9780887407345

Publisher: SCHIFFER PUBLISHING LTD, 1999

Synopsis

The first comprehensive book for carvers of aquatic animals! It includes practical tips for carvers as well as the anatomic and behavioral information vital to their search for realism. Detailed drawings, patterns, and photographs of the animals in their natural environments fill the book. In addition, examples of Howard’s wood sculpture are offered as models and inspirations. This book will inspire you to create your own original designs. Included are the Great White Shark, the Tiger Shark, the Manta Ray, the Spotted Eagle Ray, the Loggerhead Sea Turtle, the American Alligator, the Great Sperm Whale, the Orca, the Bottlenose Dolphin, the West Indian Manatee, and the Humpback. In addition to general carving considerations, there are special carving/sculpting suggestions for each of animals. For the Humpback Whale, detailed photographs and captions document each step of the sculpting. These can be readily adapted to other subjects.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Howard K. Suzuki is a biologist living in Florida. He has written many books on soap carving with Schiffer Publishing,

Edition details

• Publisher: SCHIFFER PUBLISHING LTD
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 088740734X
• ISBN 13: 9780887407345
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 1