Emotions in Wood: Carving the Expressive Face

by Ann Brouwers

Overview

The secrets to carving powerful and emotionally-charged faces are revealed in this innovative handbook. Step-by-step explanations demonstrate how to create unique spherical heads laden with a variety of moods and expressions, including soft smiles, laughter, and tears. Guidelines also highlight a number of difficulties often encountered when carving emotions and offer helpful solutions. Ideal for carvers of caricatures and serious works alike, even experienced carvers will learn how to instill realistic feelings into their work.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781933502168
Publisher:	Linden Publishing
Publication date:	05/01/2008
Pages:	127
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.86(h) x 0.33(d)

About the Author

Ann Brouwers is an internationally-recognized professional woodcarver and a veteran instructor for novice and advanced woodcarvers.

Editorial Reviews

"Teaches master woodcarver Ann Brouwers' original style of capturing spherical, expressive faces in wood . . . recommended for novice and advanced wood carvers and libraries catering to crafters." —Midwest Book Review

From the Publisher

Teaches master woodcarver Ann Brouwers' original style of capturing spherical, expressive faces in wood . . . recommended for novice and advanced wood carvers and libraries catering to crafters.

Midwest Book Review