20 Folk Bird and Fish Patterns by Al Streetman Al Streetman takes devoted readers and beginning carvers alike back to the wonderful world of folk carving, which leaves less to "the rules" and more to the imagination! In older days, folk art was a way of transforming plain everyday objects and materials into decorative accent pieces to brighten the home. Suggested Retail Price $12.95
Carving Realistic Animals with Power by Frank C. Russell Carving Realistic Animals with Power by Frank C. Russell. Every power tool and technique necessary for capturing the animal kingdom in wood is presented in this thorough and engaging volume. Frank C. Russell provides concise instructions and never-before demonstrated techniques and carving sequences for transforming a block of wood into a life-like animal. With 150 full-color photographs, every step is illustrated. Following the philosophy that you can only carve what you know, photographs of living animals accompany each carving sequence. Twelve project plans are provided as well. Plans for a bear, bobcat, bison, elephant, fox, giraffe, horse, rabbit, squirrel, tiger, whitetail deer and wolf provide the carver with ample opportunity to apply newly discovered techniques. Color reference photographs accompany the projects. This book will bring enjoyment and challenges to all carvers, novice and professional alike. It will also guide carvers easily and concisely to finished works of art of which they may be proud.
Carving Teddy Bears with Kelley Stadelman Teddy bears have wonderful effects on people. Even the most hard-nosed pragmatist is moved to cuddle these bundles of fluff. With her great eye for character and her elegant simplicity of carving, Kelley Stadelman captures the spirit of the teddy bear in this step-by-step guide to carving. With color photographs illustrating each phase, from laying out the blank to painting and antiquing the finished product, the carver will enjoy transforming a block of wood into a lovable bear. One project, the "Teddy Bear Boy," is carved completely for the book. In addition there are patterns for other bears, with a gallery to show the finished creations. This is a great book for carvers of all ages.
Deer: The Ultimate Artist's Reference Deer: The Ultimate Artist's Reference Guide by Doug Lindstrand. A vast collection of artwork and reference material for deer. Inside you will find over 150 full-color photographs for deer at various ages and in various seasons, over 100 sketches, anatomical measurements, first hand accounts of deer in motion, and more. All North American species included!
Drawing America's Wildlife Second Edition Drawing America's Wildlife Second Edition by Doug Lindstrand. Animals, birds, and fish come to life in this fully revised portfolio that includes field sketches, drawings of footprints, and four-color photographs of more than 60 species of North American animals taken in their natural habitats. Paperback, 216 pages.
Drawing Mammals, 3rd Edition Drawing Mammals, 3rd Edition by Doug Lindstrand. Color photographs, sketches, and notes on twenty of North America's large animals--bears, coyotes, wolves, mountain lions, pronghorns, bison, mountain goats, sheep, caribou, deer, elk, moose and more. Revised with 40 new color phorographs. Paperback, 212 pages.
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