Download or read book Carving Folk Art Figures written by Shawn Cipa and published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2002 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete step-by-step carving and painting demonstrations for a folk-art Santa and a smiling Angel from Santa Carver of the Year, Shawn Cipa. Patterns and photographs for an additional 13 projects including Moon Man, Cupid Cat, Firewood Santa, and others also included.

Download or read book American Primitive written by Roger Ricco and published by Alfred A. Knopf. This book was released on 1988 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains photos of over 400 pieces of American primitive sculpture.

Download or read book Folk and Figure Wood Carving written by Ross Oar and published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 1999-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixteen detailed patterns for folk figures, from a renowned carver, are included in this beautifully illustrated manual: Indian Chief, Royal Highlander, Farmer McDonald, Mountain Man, Happy Heintz, Visiting Santa, and 10 others. Suggestions are offered on how to modify the patterns to match the skill of the carver, and there is a special section on how to carve a face.

Download or read book American Folk Art in Wood Metal and Stone written by Jean Lipman and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1972-01-01 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The carved and painted figures collected in this exceptional book are excellent examples of a wide-spread American folk art tradition that flourished from the middle of the 18th to the end of the 19th-century. 183 photographic illustrations, 4 reproduced in full-color on the covers. List of illustrations. Extensive bibliography.

Download or read book Scandinavian Figure Carving written by Harley Refsal and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover a beautiful Scandinavian folk art with an author who has been decorated by the King of Norway for his pioneering contributions to Norwegian culture.

Download or read book Carving Flat Plane Style Caricatures written by Harley Refsal and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Harley shows you how to carve and paint engaging folk-art caricatures in the classic Scandinavian style.Carving Flat-Plane Style Caricatures presents more than 50 imaginative figure patterns for you to carve--from lumberjacks and golfers to trolls and elves.

Download or read book Woodcarving the Nativity in the Folk Art Style written by Shawn Cipa and published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2003 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the years, the story of the nativity has been depicted by thousands of artists, in ca variety of art forms. But, when one thinks of a nativity, visions of a hand-carved wooden set often come to mind. Now, carvers looking to create a family heirloom of their own will learn to carve a full 15-piece manger scene with award-winning artist, Shawn Cipa. First, you will learn to carve and paint the 3 central figures: Joseph, Mary and the Holy child through full-color, step-by-step carving demonstrations. Then, you will find front and side-view patterns for an additional 11 figures. Each project features full material lists and painting color schemes to help bring your carving to life. A construction pattern for a simple stable rounds out the scene. Inside You'll Find: Step-by-Step Carving Demonstrations -Joseph -Mary -Holy Child 11 Additional Patterns for: -2 Angels -3 Wisemen -Camel, Sheep, Ox, Donkey -Kneeling Shepherd -Shepherd and Lamb Plus, Pattern and instructions for a Simple Stable

Download or read book Navajo Folk Art written by Chuck Rosenak and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide to the richly imaginative folk art of the Navajo. Witty polka-dotted chickens. Purple pickup trucks sculpted out of mud. A Navajo grandma riding an orange cardboard giraffe. For more than two decades, Chuck and Jan Rosenak have been avid collectors of unique pieces of Navajo folk art like this. Their collection, research, and writing have helped to define and illustrate an art form that ranges from wooden carvings of eerie three-headed skinwalkers to vibrant pictures painted on old bed sheets. This new edition of the Rosenaks' groundbreakingNavajo Folk Artis the essential guide to a comic, intensely creative, truly American art.

Download or read book Oaxacan Woodcarving written by Shepard Barbash and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 1993-04 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the work of traditional Mexican woodcarvers

Download or read book Elijah Pierce s America written by Nancy Ireson and published by Companyédition Paul Holberton/The Barnes Foundation. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published in conjunction with an exhibition held at the Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia from September 27, 2020 - January 10, 2021.

Download or read book Wood Carvings written by Marian Klamkin and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Treasure of Ulysses Davis written by Susan Mitchell Crawley and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2008 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first in-depth catalog of work by one of the South's finest African American wood carvers

Download or read book Woodcarving Noah s Ark written by Shawn Cipa and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recreate the amazing adventure of Noah's Ark with a handcarved wooden set designed by acclaimed author and woodcarver, Shawn Cipa. Cipa - who is known for his whimsical carving style - captures the spirit of this beloved story with his folk art inspired characters. From Noah and his wife to the many animals aboard the ark, the figures have a gentle simplicity carvers will be eager to replicate.

Download or read book Woodcarving Country Folk written by Mike Shipley and published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2006 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A whole clan of colorful characters comes to life in this collection of rustic carving patterns. The carving lessons demonstrate how to use the quick and easy clean-cut method to impart warmth and personality to each of the ten Ozark folk style caricatures—from Ma and Pa to Ol' Blue the coon hound. Very few tools are required and technical notes advise artisans on how best to experiment with tool sharpening. Stains and paints are also addressed, including an easy formula for wood stain that can be mixed in a blender. There are even a few down-home tales along the way, bringing a little bit of country into the woodshop.

Download or read book Maori Folk Art written by Alan Taylor and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Maori folk art is a distinctive, widespread tradition in painting and carving that first appeared in meeting houses throughout eastern tribal areas of the North Island just over a hundred years ago. It has obvious sources in both European and Classic Maori art traditions and is a clearly identifiable and vital communicative art, complex in its iconography and significance to its creators."--From preface.

Download or read book Whittling Little Folk written by Harley Refsal and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides patterns and instructions for carving over 20 characters in wood. This title helps readers find step-by-step carving and painting instructions for a Scandinavian inspired man and woman.

Download or read book Whittling Country Folk Revised Edition written by Mike Shipley and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're a beginner just learning how to whittle, or an old hand looking for some new ideas, this book delivers plenty of fun and inspiration. Featuring 12 whittling projects with distinctive patterns and easy-to-follow cut-lines, more than 100 step-by-step color photographs will guide you through whittling, painting, and staining. Also includes valuable advice on the whittling tools, sharpening, safety, and more, plus humorous tales about each friendly country caricature.