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title: "Sculpting the Female Face & Figure in Wood: A Reference and Techniques Manual (Reference & Techniques Manual)"
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# Sculpting the Female Face & Figure in Wood: A Reference and Techniques Manual (Reference & Techniques Manual)

**Brand:** ian norbury
**Price:** R561
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- **What is this?** Sculpting the Female Face & Figure in Wood: A Reference and Techniques Manual (Reference & Techniques Manual) by ian norbury
- **How much does it cost?** R561 with free shipping
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## Description

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              Learn How to Bring Out Female Beauty from a Block of Wood The female face and figure have been drawn, sculpted, carved and painted by artists and craftsmen from around the world for centuries. Now, author and wood sculpting teacher, Ian Norbury, reveals the techniques that he and hundreds of his students have used to successfully carve the female face and figure in wood. Inside this comprehensive how-to guide, you&apos;ll find:- Expert tips on taking accurate reference photos of your model and creating working patterns.- In-depth anatomical drawings help you to understand the body&apos;s natural variations.- A stunning photo gallery of finished carvings is included for illumination and inspiration. Six step-by-step projects take you through the entire carving process. Using hundreds of photographs and drawings, the author provides detailed instructions for carving two different adult faces, two children&apos;s faces, and two torsos. Both beginner and advanced woodcarvers will find practical advice for creating beautiful sculptures.
                
              
            
            
          
        
          
            About the Author
          
          
            
              Ian Norbury is the author of Carving Facial Expressions, Fundamentals of Figure Carving and Techniques of Creative Woodcarving. His sculptures are displayed at the White Knight Gallery in Cheltenham. His work includes commissions for Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London.

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## Customer Reviews

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    Very Comprehensive Book
  

*by R***S on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 June 2013*

This is a very useful book, comprehensively tackling all the points necessary to create a detailed portrait of the human figure in wood. The marking out and photographic techniques are applicable to all forms of sculpture. The sculpting is covered by many detailed photographic steps, and not too many words.There is no detail at all on how to carve or the tools to use, so if that is what you are looking for, it would not be an appropriate book to buy.Very inspiring and sufficiently well thought through that any reader will be filled with enough confidence to start. Now where did I put my chisels & gouges..?

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    Female face & figure in wood
  

*by S***R on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 December 2013*

This is a beautiful book, pictures and photos almost on every page. with step by step instructions from taking photos, making drawings, and carving the head/figure shape. The book gives detailed step by step instructions to 5 carvings, 3 faces and 2 torsos. Most sculpture books give pages and pages of endless different equipment, here he just tells you what he used and when he uses it. The book is aimed at both novice and experienced carvers. (I myself felt like picking up a chisel + hammer though not done so since i left school). This is a very good thought out, inspirational detailed book, Ian Norbury is a master craftsman, a MUST BUY!! for anyone wishing to start an  interest in wooden sculpting.

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    Excellent step by step instructions
  

*by M***Y on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 September 2018*

Brilliant book to work from step by step instructions,  easy to read and understand  with photos of explanation

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