Wood Spirits and Green Men: A Design Sourcebook for Woodcarvers and Other Artists

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Lora S. Irish Chris Pye

Wood Spirits and Green Men

A Design Sourcebook for Woodcarvers and Other Artists

Lora S. Irish, Chris Pye, Shawn Cipa

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Fox Chapel Publishing
01 January 2015

Carving & modelling, moulding & casting

This title features 40 original patterns for carving your own Green Men and Wood Spirits. It provides a short history of these popular mythical figures. It includes step-by-step demonstrations and an inspirational full-colour gallery. Green men and wood spirits, historical symbols that link the forces of nature and humanity, have re-emerged as popular subjects for woodcarvers and other artists. This ultimate sourcebook for carving these classic figures, from noted artist and author Lora S. Irish, offers a short history and evolution of the green man and wood spirit symbols. Two step-by-step demonstrations, for carving a Green Man and a Wood Spirit Walking Stick, are provided by renowned carvers Chris Pye and Shawn Cipa. 40 ready-to-use, original patterns are also included, along with a full-colour gallery of eye-catching and inspiring photos from Clive Hicks. Inside this book you'll find all the tips, techniques, information and inspiration necessary to successfully create your own interpretation of this timeless icon - in any craft medium you choose.

By: Lora S. Irish
With: Chris Pye, Shawn Cipa
Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781565238565
ISBN 10: 1565238567
Pages: 104
Publication Date: 01 January 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lora S. Irish is an internationally known artist and author, whose acclaimed books include Great Book of Carving Patterns, Great Book of Celtic Patterns, Great Book of Dragon Patterns, Great Book of Tattoo Designs, The Official Vampire Artist's Handbook, Relief Carving Wood Spirits, World Wildlife Patterns for the Scroll Saw, and many more. Fox Chapel Publishing has sold more than 500,000 copies of Irish's books. Lora is also a frequent contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated and to Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts magazines.

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Wood Spirits and Green Men

A Design Sourcebook for Woodcarvers and Other Artists

Lora S. Irish, Chris Pye, Shawn Cipa

$32.99

Paperback

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