Wildlife Carving in Relief: Carving Techniques and Patterns - Tapa blanda

Relief carving is a challenging technique that lies somewhere between two-dimensional and three-dimensional artwork. Color photographs of the author’s finished carvings of wildlife subjects demonstrate the stunning capabilities of this technique. Step-by-step instructions on how to carve a bison bust, line art and shaded contour illustrations for 30 other animal images, and descriptions of the special techniques needed to render fur, antlers, and animal faces are also included.

Lora S. Irish is the author of Classic Carving Patterns. She lives in Mt. Airy, Maryland.