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Carving in the Round: 7 Projects to Take Your First Steps in the Art
Carving in the Round takes readers on a journey to develop their understanding of form, design, artistic creativity, and technical knowledge in wood carving. Seven innovative projects, which gradually increase in difficulty, introduce and build on important techniques for the reader to learn, practice, and adopt. Each of the projects includes scale designs, guidance on what woods to select, which tools will be necessary, the difficulty level rating, approximately how long it will take to complete, and what skills will be learned from making it. Clear, step-by-step instructions explain how to approach the details and form. Advice is offered on what type of finish to use, and finally the shape, size, and design of the base onto which the sculptures will be mounted is considered.
192 pages, Paperback
First published November 6, 2012
About the author
Andrew Thomas
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Andrew Thomas’s work is an evolution of design that he has been developing over the past 24 years, ranging from the human form through to complete abstraction of subject. His avant-garde style is a unique blend of angles and curves that have flavors of Cubism and Art Deco. A qualified teacher with 17 years’ experience and a contributor to GMC’s Wood Carving magazine since 1994, Andrew has won over 20 awards for his sculptures, including 3 international gold medals. He has exhibited in over 80 exhibitions to date, and his work, which can be found in many private collections across the UK and Europe, is also hosted in 11 different galleries.
Andrew Thomas’s work is an evolution of design that he has been developing over the past 24 years, ranging from the human form through to complete abstraction of subject. His avant-garde style is a unique blend of angles and curves that have flavors of Cubism and Art Deco. A qualified teacher with 17 years’ experience and a contributor to GMC’s Wood Carving magazine since 1994, Andrew has won over 20 awards for his sculptures, including 3 international gold medals. He has exhibited in over 80 exhibitions to date, and his work, which can be found in many private collections across the UK and Europe, is also hosted in 11 different galleries.
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November 30, 2018
One of the most detailed and easy to follow books I have read on the subject.
It is clearly structured, so that a beginner can pick up this book and start carving almost immediately.
This book illustrates the tools needed in the craft, explains the different type of gouges, what to buy and how to maintain them. Also very importantly what types of woods you can use and what to look out for.
There are seven beautiful projects that are detailed and well pictured from start to finish. Each project differs in complexity and difficulty so you improve your skills as you progress with the projects.
The style of wood carving illustrated in this book in my opinion is modern art that is very fun to create and has astonishing results.
It is clearly structured, so that a beginner can pick up this book and start carving almost immediately.
This book illustrates the tools needed in the craft, explains the different type of gouges, what to buy and how to maintain them. Also very importantly what types of woods you can use and what to look out for.
There are seven beautiful projects that are detailed and well pictured from start to finish. Each project differs in complexity and difficulty so you improve your skills as you progress with the projects.
The style of wood carving illustrated in this book in my opinion is modern art that is very fun to create and has astonishing results.
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