29 Cowboy Patterns for Carvers by Al Streetman     (More Details)
Even in this modern age cowboys and the "Old West" still capture our hearts and imaginations. This book is written in response to many phone calls and letters after Al's earlier book, 25 Gunfighter Patterns, requesting more cowboy patterns. Whether you have been carving cowboys for a long time or want to for the first time, this book is for you. Here are 29 patterns for great cowboys, plus added ideas for settings. With Al Streetman's helpful advice, this book can be used by greenhorns and saddle-worn carvers alike.

Anatomy For Artists by Reginald Marsh     (More Details)
Anatomy in great masters simplified, with 95 Marsh drawings not seenelsewhere. Full text, over 200 illus.

Atlas of Anatomy for Artists by Fritz Schider     (More Details)
Full text, plus anatomical illustrations; plates by great artists showing anatomy. 593 illus.

Bridgmans Life Drawing by George B. Bridgman     (More Details)
More than 500 drawings and text teach you to abstract the body into its major masses. Also specific areas of anatomy.

Carving Classic Female Faces in Wood: A How-to Reference for Carvers and Sculptors by Ian Norbury     (More Details)
In Carving Classic Female Faces in Wood, noted sculptor Ian Norbury gives woodcarvers a thorough, how-to guide to bringing out the beauty of a female face from a block of wood. Using hundreds of photographs and drawings, the author provides in-depth instruction on carving two different adult faces -- one European and one Afro-Caribbean -- and one child's face. Inside, both beginning and advanced woodcarvers and sculptors will find expert guidance on tackling the unique challenges of carving a female face.

Carving Facial Expressions by Ian Norbury     (More Details)
Includes detailed stepbystep examples of carvings from the bandsawn block for both the beginning and experienced carver.

Carving the Female Face: How to Carve Pretty Faces by Wally Lueth     (More Details)
Carving the female face in wood presents a difficult challenge for woodcarvers-their carved women too often looking like men in dresses. Starting with photos of women's faces, this guide offers an anatomy lesson on the bone and muscle structure of the female face, including information on the facial features of women of various ethnicity, and then provides detailed instructions on how these delicate features can be convincingly carved. Sixteen ready-to-use patterns-with front and profile views-are included.

Carving the Head in Wood by Ivan Whillock     (More Details)
Step-by-step instructions for carving the head in wood. Softcover.

Drawing the Head and Figure by Jack Hamm     (More Details)
A how-to handbook that makes drawing easy. Offers simplified techniques and scores of brand-new hints and helps. Step by step procedures. Hundreds of illustrations.

From Clay to Wood: Steps to Carving Realistic Faces by Terry Kramer     (More Details)
Nothing is more challenging to the carver than carving a realistic face. To help in the process Terry Kramer begins with modeling clay. With this pliable medium, he leads the reader through the exploration of the planes and features of the face. In a series of exercises, the carver learns the basics about shaping the face in clay, and then transferring that knowledge to wood. This is a basic reference for face carvers. Following Terry's technique will lead to a new level of accomplishment and competence. Fully illustrated with clear photographs and drawings, each step is clearly explained and organized to take the carver to a satisfying result.

Heads, Features and Faces by George Brant Bridgman     (More Details)
Helpful approach to difficult area. Almost 200 drawings plus text and examples from work of Vermeer, Hals, Rembrandt, others.

Men: A Pictorial Archive from Nineteenth-Century Sources by Jim Harter     (More Details)
Rare copyright-free wood engravings of men in nearly every conceivable activity and occupation. At work, play, leisure, etc.

Women: A Pictorial Archive from Nineteenth Century Sources by Jim Harter     (More Details)
Lush allegorical ladies, Grecian maids and Victorian maidens, Indians, Japanese, dancers, housewives, courtesans; women dancing, smiling, working, weeping, flirting-an unusually rich sourcebook of feminine poses and activities, costumes, clothing, everyday life, etc. 391 illustrations.