Art of Chainsaw Carving, Second Edition: An Insider's Look at 22 Artists Working Against the Grain
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| Rating | : | 4.75 (862 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1565238400 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"which is no easy task for him" according to Penny Stover. this was a gift for my son in law that was severely injured in Iraq and is now a double above knee amputee that also left his left arm severely injured. He now does chainsaw carving, which is no easy task for him. He loves this book. He would like to try a horse. He makes the eagle, bear, pumpkin and a really nice fish jumping in the water over rocks. The book is really awesome.. "Five Stars" according to Bernie Sepponan. Beautiful pictures interesting back stories useful for any chainsaw tinkerer. Ann M. Huth-fretz said Five Stars. My husband loves this book and will use it for his carving.
Demonstrated by the author, this project reveals the fascinating process of using a chainsaw to unlock the raw and natural beauty of wood.. With new artist profiles and colorful new photographs, this is the story of the fearless men and women who are carving out a contemporary art form for all to enjoy.Art of Chainsaw Carving, Second Edition presents the diversity and achievements of this stylish art, from its early pioneers to today's innovative urban wood recovery projects. Readers will also find step-by-step instructions on how to carve a beautiful Sun, Moon, Bear Chair. This creative woodcarving method is capturing the attention of a growing number of artists and enthusiasts. International chainsaw competitions and performances, attended by large crowds, are helping to promote chainsaw carving as a highly respected art form that resides in a class by itself.Award-winning chainsaw sculptor Jessie Groeschen takes an insider s look at the people whose talents, styles, and personalities make chainsaw carving so fascinating. Excitement, danger, and beauty are just three of the essential elements of chainsaw carving