Carving AwardWinning Songbirds: An Encyclopedia of Carving, Sculpting and Painting Techniques (Fox Chapel Publishing) Comprehen,Used

Create realistic songbirds with this comprehensive, onestop resource! Stepbystep instructions, detailed measurements, and easytofollow text Reference information and notes on natural history, anatomy, behavior, and habitat Over 850 photos and 100 illustrations to walk you through every step of the process in detail Tips for what makes for a good design and what doesn't, selecting the right wood species, and finding the ideal block Techniques including 'three layers of texturing,' wetblending acrylic paints, and making legs and feet from scratch Paint mixing charts and fullcolor photos of the finished carvingsLori Corbettone of the most respected names in bird carvinggives you a seat at her workbench with this indepth guide to creating realistic songbirds!Lori is an awardwinning bird carving artisan, and inside this stepbystep reference guide, she reveals the tricks of the trade while guiding you through the entire process of creating beautiful and lifelike songbirds.Carving AwardWinning Songbirds is an extensive resource for enthusiastic carvers of all skill levels, containing all the expert guidance you need to succeed. This is a musthave book for any carver who wants to bring their songbird carving to the championship level!With more than 850 color photos and 100 illustrations packed into 256 informationrich pages, this book unlocks all the tricks of the trade, and will be constantly referred to when carving any songbird. You'll 'look over the author's shoulder' as you learn all the latest tips and techniques of one of the world's greatest bird carvers!Inside this book, there are three detailed stepbystep demonstrations to help build your woodcarving and painting skills, including tools and materials, bird anatomy, texturing feathers, planning dramatic poses, painting, and much more. Hundreds of clear reference photos help illustrate the easytofollow projects for three popular birds: Mountain Bluebird, Cedar Waxwing, and the RedBreasted Nuthatch.Take a rare firsthand look inside the author's sketchbook, giving you the opportunity to read her notes on proper design. Study paint mixing charts, hundreds of fullcolor photos of the steps of each process, and inspiring photos of the finished carvings. Whether you're looking to carve your first songbird or to elevate your songbird carving skills to a championship level, this complete reference will provide all the expert guidance necessary to succeed.With its easytofollow patterns, extensive stepbystep demonstrations, and crisp reference photos for creating three unique songbirds, Carving AwardWinning Songbirds is destined to become a cornerstone in your carving library!'Lori Corbett is a wonderful artist. The world of wildfowl carving has been 'kicked up a notch' through her boundless energy and by her efforts to put her techniques down in book form. With this book, you'll immediately reap the benefits of her experience with her straightforward explanations of the techniques and principles of wildfowl carving.'Vic Kirkman, teacher, author, and awardwinning wildfowl artist