Sculpting the Female Face & Figure in Wood

A Reference and Techniques Manual

Ian Norbury

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Fox Chapel
01 October 2012

Art & Architecture; Carving & modelling, moulding & casting

Master woodcarver Ian Norbury shares his techniques for sculpting the female face and form in wood. Includes six step-by-step projects, in-depth anatomical drawings, and a photo gallery of finished work.

By: Ian Norbury
Imprint: Fox Chapel
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 549g
ISBN: 9781565237421
ISBN 10: 1565237420
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 01 October 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Mixed media product
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter One - Taking Photographs and Making Patterns Section 1 - The Female Face. Section 2 - The Female Figure. Chapter Two - Carving a classic European Woman's Face. Chapter 3 - Carving a Classic Afro Caribbean Woman's Face. Chapter 4 - Carving a Samburu Girl. Chapter 5 - Carving a Girl's Face. Chapter 6 - Carving a Lime wood Torso. Chapter 7 - Carving a Walnut Torso. Gallery

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.