This advanced guide to carving and illustrating dogs demonstrates how to capture the unique personality found in a wide variety of dog breeds. Detailed tips for depicting long-haired dogs, short-haired dogs, and puppies are provided, including step-by-step instructions for a short-haired dachshund, a Lhasa apso, and a golden retriever puppy. Vital tips and techniques are further clarified with full-color images of each carving project and a sampling of illustrated patterns of the country's top breeds. Intermediate and advanced carvers who use power carving tools will find creative inspiration in this project book.
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Jack Kochan is a frequent contributor to Wood Carving Illustrated and the author of Birds: Bills and Mouths, Birds: Feet & Legs, and Birds: Wings & Tails. He lives in Leesport, Pennsylvania.
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I am very impressed by the detail contained in this book. It saved me a lot of research time in determining muscle structure and the like. I'm new to carving and appreciate having quality information to support me in my carving details.
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- Mammals: An Artistic Approach by Desiree Hajny in Back Matter
- Wildlife Carving in Relief: Carving Techniques and Patterns by Lora S Irish in Back Matter
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