When carving human figures knowledge of proper body proportions is essential, even if you are just carving a human face or bust. This also holds true when carving caricatures. In caricature carving, face and body proportions are often exaggerated or distorted but a basic knowledge of proper measurements is still important. This week I wantContinue reading “Human Face & Body Proportions, and the Rule of Three”
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Carving Western Figures
Welcome back everyone!!! I want to start off this week by saying I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy, Happy New Year. Getting back into the groove after our holiday break I thought I would start off with a book review on one of my favorite old Harold Enlow books. CarvingContinue reading “Carving Western Figures”
Wood Finishing Oil Comparison – Part 2
Last week, in Part 1 of my Wood Finishing Oils Comparison I covered my three top choices…Walnut Oil, Mineral Oil and Tried & True. This week, in Part 2, I will cover the three oils I would not use for treating basswood prior to painting…Tung Oil, Linseed Oil and Danish Oil. I mentioned my reasonsContinue reading “Wood Finishing Oil Comparison – Part 2”
Wood Finishing Oil Comparison – Part 1
Last week we had an enlightening discussion on the difference in the oils used to treat basswood before painting. I explained the difference in the properties of six oils: Walnut Oil, Mineral Oil, Tried & True, Tung Oil, Danish Oil and Linseed Oil. This week I want to provide more in depth information on thoseContinue reading “Wood Finishing Oil Comparison – Part 1”
More on Carving the Human Eye
I want to start off this week by saying I hope everyone had a Healthy and Happy Thanksgiving, and didn’t indulge in too much turkey, pie and football! And I want to wish all my Jewish readers a very Happy Hanukka! Getting back into the groove after our holiday break I thought we would startContinue reading “More on Carving the Human Eye”
Carving Eyes with Tony Harris – Part 2
An Eye Tutorial by Tony Harris Part 2 Last week I posted Part 1 of a photo eye tutorial done by my good friend, Tony Harris from Tennessee. Tony is an excellent carver who creates his own Santa ornaments and was gracious enough to share his expertise with us on how he carves the eyes. Continue reading “Carving Eyes with Tony Harris – Part 2”
Carving & Painting Christmas Ornaments
Carving & Painting Christmas Ornaments By Betty Padden A Book Review You’re all probably busy right in the middle of your Christmas carving just about now so I thought this would be an appropriate time to introduce you to this great must-have book! If you can’t get it now put it on your list toContinue reading “Carving & Painting Christmas Ornaments”
Halloween and the Jack-O-Lantern
Here’s a little Halloween treat this week that I think you will enjoy, and maybe learn something along the way. Enjoy! The Story of Halloween Most people think of Halloween as a night of dress up in ghostly or funny costumes, to have parties, or to go “trick-or-treating” and never consider why or how muchContinue reading “Halloween and the Jack-O-Lantern”
Readers’ Comments
The response to my survey last week sparked some interesting comments and questions, and I hope I will continue to hear from more of you. Your comments and questions are what ignite stimulating conversations on various woodcarving topics from which we can all learn. In fact, we have such a terrific response that today’s postContinue reading “Readers’ Comments”
Carving Wooden Santas Elves & Gnomes
Christmas is just about two months away so ’tis the season to be doing your Christmas carving, and probably the most popular Christmas carving subjects are Santas. I mean who doesn’t love getting a hand carved Santa as a Christmas gift? Well to help you along with your Christmas chores I have found a bookContinue reading “Carving Wooden Santas Elves & Gnomes”
Wood Chip Chatter 