Learn to Carve in the Round: Progressive Step-by-step Projects for the Beginner - Softcover

Andrew Thomas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1861088043 ISBN 13: 9781861088048

Publisher: GMC Publications, 2012

Synopsis

This inspirational and informative book is designed to take the reader on a journey to develop their understanding of form, design, artistic creativity and technical knowledge in woodcarving. Seven innovative projects, which gradually increase in difficulty, introduce and build on important techniques for the reader to learn, practise and adopt. By working through the projects, the reader will become independent, enabling them to plan, design and accomplish their own ideas of form in three dimension. Each of the projects includes scale designs for the reader to use, guidance on what woods to select, a list of the necessary tools, a difficulty level rating, approximately how long it will take to complete and what skills will be learnt from making it. The reader is then taken through the carving procedure with clear step-by-step instructions on how to approach the form and details. Advice is offered on what type of finish to use, and finally the design of base onto which the sculptures can be mounted. The projects include abstract studies and real-life studies, aiding the reader in their exploration of the different art forms that can be created in the medium. Projects include: Wave, Fossil Form, Cat, Female Torso, Swan, Emperor Penguin, Humpback Whale.

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About the Author

Andrew Thomass work is an evolution of design that he has been developing over the past 24 years, ranging from the human form through to complete abstraction of subject. His avante-garde style is a unique blend of angles and curves that have flavours of Cubism and Art Deco. A qualified teacher with 17 years experience and a contributor to GMCs Wood Carving magazine since 1994, Andrew has won over 20 awards for his sculptures, including three international gold medals. He has exhibited in 0ver 80 exhibitions so far, and his work, which can be found in many private collections across the UK and Europe, is also hosted in 11 different galleries nationwide.

Edition details

• Publisher: GMC Publications
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1861088043
• ISBN 13: 9781861088048
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 200