![]() ![]() But the risk in this is that carvers can carve messily – tearing wood and gouging too far into another piece you want to keep. My demonstration was partly intended to show how them that when you have practice and a clear idea of the shapes you want, you can really speed things up by carving the low spots away aggressively. Especially so when an expert is nearby, presumably evaluating them and their abilities with a critical eye. This is normal and common among anyone trying something for the first time. Reason one: I demonstrated how to carve fast because some students were very tentative and unsure about how to get the shapes they wanted and as a result they nibbled away at the wood, tiny slivers at a time. As I was finishing up teaching an introductory carving class on how to carve a dogwood flower in relief that took approximately 4 hours for the students, i demonstrated that I could carve the same flower in less than 10 minutes. People are often surprised at how quickly I can carve something. Aslan, 13”x16”x 2 1/2” carved in basswood. He’s the King, I tell you.” Trying to achieve something of this in a piece of wood may be the hardest thing I have ever done to date. Beaver … “Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. Beaver kept running through my mind as I carved this: “Safe?” said Mr. Carving such a famous character from literature and the allegorical figure he portrays in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, was a bit terrifying for me. If you haven’t guessed yet, this lion is supposed to be Aslan. A lion emerges The mane and unfinished eyes It was still a little flat for my liking and too busy with all the little lines carved into each clump of hair. I paid a lot of attention to how the ancient sculptors carved lions and manes and hair in general. We visited the National Gallery in London, the Louvre in Paris, and many galleries in Italy, including the Vatican in Rome and the Iffizi Gallery in Florence. Then we went to Europe, specifically London, Paris, and multiple cities in Italy. It kinda worked but then I realized there was no good way to carve that. I tried extruding hair using my wife’s potato ricer. I tried numerous ways of designing the mane. Pottery Clay (can you see a lion in there?) The new collection is in this room. ![]() Throughout the process my drawings and clay maquette were reviewed and the theme emerged as I worked first on paper, then in clay, and finally in wood. I worked with the Librarian who confirmed with the donor that this project was approved. Lewis and Friends Collection at Trinity Western University in the Norma Marion Alloway Library. Get even more detailed instruction through his e-learning website, Woodcarving .I was privileged to be able to do a relief carving for the entrance door to the new C.S. So, whether you’re new to the lettercarving, looking to refresh and refine your skills or add a personal touch to your carving, this illustrated guide to the craft from mastercarver Chris Pye will instruct and inspire. More advanced carvers will find information on specific aspects of lettering design, such as spacing, colour and letter-family resemblance.Īll these aspects are brought together and the process of lettercarving illustrated by nine, detailed projects, including: ![]() This book from internationally renowned woodcarving instructor Chris Pye will teach you fundamental lettercarving skills with which to artfully add words or text to an otherwise plain piece of wood.įor beginners, and starting with essential tools, lettercarving techniques and step-by-step exercises, Pye provides easy-to-follow instructions for creating incised and raised alphabets in a variety of styles from Roman to Celtic and Gothic. Letters are everywhere and lettercarving in wood is a tremendously useful skill for a carver to have: from memorials to signing work from decorating bowls to house signs. The Echo Point edition of Lettercarving in Wood is available in two styles: an economical color paperback edition for the budget-conscious and a durable and high-quality color hardcover for those who wish to add lasting value to their library.Ĭreate Elegant Designs with Expert Guidance from a Master Lettercarver SEE ALSO Chris Pye’s other titles with Echo Point Books & Media: Relief Carving in Wood (paperback, ISBN 978-1-63561-810-5) and Woodcarving: Tools, Materials & Equipment (paperback, ISBN 978-1-63561-814-3). ![]()
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