For anyone who's ever had trouble rendering the human face, the newly expanded and revised edition of Carving the Human Face, is your ticket to creating realistic portraits. From a world champion carver known for his lifelike busts, this updated book includes new patterns and photographs, in addition to valuable information on techniques for creating realistic hair, facial features, realistic skin and muscle, hats and head dresses. Phares provides tips for fixing common anatomical errors, and information about proper tool use. An exhaustive step-by-step project, that includes over 350 demonstration photos, guides you from a block of butternut to a finished mask of a Native American warrior. A gallery of Jeff Phares' amazing work will inspire you

Come into the workshop of Fred Zavadil and follow along step-by-step as this award-winning Master Carver draws his idea, models it in clay and from the model, creates a masterpeice in wood.

Fred won 1st, 2,d and 3rd place awards in the Master Division at the International Woodcarvers Congress in June of 2008.  This was the first time this ever happened in their 43 year history!  This book will show you how Fred does it!

Back by Popular Demand!  This book was difficult to get for a few years ...but we have it back again now.

Norbury provides a detailed guide in the art of creating facial expressions in woodcarving.  the models used provide a variety of ages and both sexes to give as wide a scope as might be required for any project.  An excellent guide with approximately 150 photographs and drawings.

This is a long awaited reference guide from the instructors at the renowned Geisler-Moroder Austrian Woodcarving School, the larger school in Europe.  For the first time in print you will discover the traditional and famous system of the Tyrolean carvers.  An excellent book recommended by Pop.   84pp

This book is an opportunity for lovers of fine woodcarving to examine the work of one of the art forms living masters - Ian Norbury - detailing his innovative techniques and his original and imaginative subjects.   150pp

Noted sculptor Ian Norbury gives woodcarvers a thorough, how-to guide in bringing out the beauty of a female face from a block of wood.  Using hundreds of photographs and drawings, the author provides in-depth instruction on carving two different adult faces - one European and one Afro-Caribbean- and one child's face.  82pp

In this beautifully illustrated book, Onians explains the basics of anatomy and uses clay modeling to demonstrate how bones, and muscles contribute to the outward shape. Onians also covers the use of drapery, abstract carving, and relief carving.  165PP

Carving real-looking facial features can be a challenge to even the most experienced carver.  Now, with some help from Jeff Phares, carving noses and mouths in wood doesn't have to be such a struggle.  Specific techniques for carving smiles, frowns, and other facial expressions.  Patterns that will work for a wide variety of carving projects. Full colour.  76pp

Human beings seem to come in an endless variety of shapes and sizes. In spite of all that variation, the general proportions of the human head are universal. Ivan will teach you all aspects in a step-by-step process.   112pp

Strong features and deep character present a challenge an opportunity for visual expression. Terry takes you through the process from layout to finish. Lots of full colour photographs are clearly described  64pp

The Cowboy, The Indian, and The Mountain Man with informative instructions (with a good deal of humour) and clear photographs from raw wood to the finished character of the old west.   112pp

Simple keys for placing the ears, locating the eyes, and all about the nose and mouth. By laying out one key at a time, we have an  easily accessible set of checks and cross checks for standard proportions.  36pp

A basic beginners books by master carver Harold Enlow. Harold offers drawings and suggestions for carving 10 individual persons with each showing different emotional expressions.  45pp

A book for power carvers by a power carver ~ but alas, if you are NOT a power carver (and many of us are not), that is fine too .... use Frank's excellent techniques ~ BUT just don't tell him you use hand tools!  It's a great book and to limit it to power carving would be a shame!   64pp

This book is suitable for intermediate and advanced carvers.  It can be done with full-sized tools or with a knife and palm tools.  The step-by-step instructions and photos are not only fun, but also a great learning experience. 

In clear, easy to follow steps, Helen leads the carver to creating an image of one of the greatest religious figures of all time, Moses. Each step illustrated with a color photo and precise action and details.  64pp

Have you ever carved a figure - and put the hands in the pockets rather than carve all those details?  You are not the only one!  This is the book for you with easy step by step techniques from Ivan.