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Carving the Human Face, Second Edition, Revised and Expanded Capturing Character and Expression in Wood

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ISBN-10: 1565234243

ISBN-13: 9781565234246

Edition: 2nd 2009 (Revised)

Authors: Jeff Phares

List price: $24.95
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Description:

Chronicling the stages in creating a realistic human face from wood and packed with detailed images of finished carvings, this reference offers a wealth of technical how-to information for woodworkers and artists. Helpful guidance includes advice on handling tools, tips for working wood to resemble the shape of skin and muscles, and hints on carving realistic hats and headdresses. More than 20 diagrams that explain facial anatomy and how it relates to carving masks and busts are also included.
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Book details

List price: $24.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date: 5/1/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 144
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 0.37" tall
Weight: 0.110
Language: English

Jeff Phares is a professional woodcarver known for his realistic carvings of Native Americans, frontiersmen, and soldiers. He is the author of Carving Eyes and Carving the Nose & Mouth. He lives in Whitehall, Illinois.