Carving Gargoyles, Grotesques, and Other Creatures of Myth

History, Lore, and 12 Artistic Patterns

Häftad, Engelska, 2009

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Beskrivning

This title includes two complete step-by-step projects and many additional patterns. It is with guidance on techniques, securing and mounting work, finishing processes and more. It explores the history, creation and symbolism of the gargoyle - with photographs. These mysterious beasts are a popular carving subject and anyone who has ever wanted to carve a gargoyle, grotesque, chimera or guardian or just understand their differences, will devour this unique tutorial from renowned woodcarver, Shawn Cipa. This comprehensive start to finish guide to the process includes two complete step-by-step projects and an additional 10 original patterns for rowdy characters, like the Crouching Imp and the Screaming Keystone Grotesque. Featuring an 'Artist's Approach' in which author Shawn Cipa discusses important aspects of carving each piece this book also reveals unconventional finishing processes; the history, creation and symbolism of the gargoyle and his relatives; tips for securing and mounting work and 26 additional full page patterns for gargoyles, grotesques, chimeras and more.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2009-04-01
Mått:216 x 279 x 11 mm
Vikt:604 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:160
Förlag:Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN:9781565233294

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Mer om författaren

Shawn Cipa has been carving since 1993. He is the author of several Fox Chapel titles including the popular Wood Spirits and Green Men 9781565232617.

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Carving Gargoylesoffers a succinct summary of the history and lore of gargoyles and grotesques, while making clear the distinction between these two frequently confused categories of captivating creatures. With the inspiration offered by the many engaging photographs of gargoyles in this book, and by following Shawn Cipa's extremely lucid instructions, it is possible to create one's own mesmerizing monster.