Carving the Caricature Carvers of America Circus: Cartooning in Wood by America's Top Carvers
Have fun, practice your skills, and create your own colorful and bright circus from wood with the advice from the Caricature Carvers of American (CCA). A must-own for anyone who loves woodcarving, here is a unique collaboration from some of the biggest names in artistic caricature woodcarving. CCA is a community of artists who want to promote caricature carving as an artform. The group wants to inspire others and encourage people to craft their own stunning, carved caricatures. Here are useful carving tips right from the experts. The stars of the CCA give you an inside look into the creation of their favorite works, taking you through the projects from start to finish. You'll see how these top artists created beautiful, circus-themed carvings such as comedic clowns, agile acrobats, tremendous tigers, and more. Woodcarvers of all skill levels can try their hand at replicating the gorgeous artistry here by following the detailed patterns included in the pages. Patterns are easy to follow with all the instructions you need to make fabulous, cartoon-like designs. Beginners can nurture their passion for the hobby and gain lots of inspiration while experienced woodworkers are sure to benefit from the ideas and advice provided by well-known carvers. Regardless of your current carving level, you will certainly be amazed by the talents and skills detailed here.

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Carving the Caricature Carvers of America Circus: Cartooning in Wood by America's Top Carvers
Have fun, practice your skills, and create your own colorful and bright circus from wood with the advice from the Caricature Carvers of American (CCA). A must-own for anyone who loves woodcarving, here is a unique collaboration from some of the biggest names in artistic caricature woodcarving. CCA is a community of artists who want to promote caricature carving as an artform. The group wants to inspire others and encourage people to craft their own stunning, carved caricatures. Here are useful carving tips right from the experts. The stars of the CCA give you an inside look into the creation of their favorite works, taking you through the projects from start to finish. You'll see how these top artists created beautiful, circus-themed carvings such as comedic clowns, agile acrobats, tremendous tigers, and more. Woodcarvers of all skill levels can try their hand at replicating the gorgeous artistry here by following the detailed patterns included in the pages. Patterns are easy to follow with all the instructions you need to make fabulous, cartoon-like designs. Beginners can nurture their passion for the hobby and gain lots of inspiration while experienced woodworkers are sure to benefit from the ideas and advice provided by well-known carvers. Regardless of your current carving level, you will certainly be amazed by the talents and skills detailed here.

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Carving the Caricature Carvers of America Circus: Cartooning in Wood by America's Top Carvers

Carving the Caricature Carvers of America Circus: Cartooning in Wood by America's Top Carvers

by Caricature Carvers of America
Carving the Caricature Carvers of America Circus: Cartooning in Wood by America's Top Carvers

Carving the Caricature Carvers of America Circus: Cartooning in Wood by America's Top Carvers

by Caricature Carvers of America

Overview

Have fun, practice your skills, and create your own colorful and bright circus from wood with the advice from the Caricature Carvers of American (CCA). A must-own for anyone who loves woodcarving, here is a unique collaboration from some of the biggest names in artistic caricature woodcarving. CCA is a community of artists who want to promote caricature carving as an artform. The group wants to inspire others and encourage people to craft their own stunning, carved caricatures. Here are useful carving tips right from the experts. The stars of the CCA give you an inside look into the creation of their favorite works, taking you through the projects from start to finish. You'll see how these top artists created beautiful, circus-themed carvings such as comedic clowns, agile acrobats, tremendous tigers, and more. Woodcarvers of all skill levels can try their hand at replicating the gorgeous artistry here by following the detailed patterns included in the pages. Patterns are easy to follow with all the instructions you need to make fabulous, cartoon-like designs. Beginners can nurture their passion for the hobby and gain lots of inspiration while experienced woodworkers are sure to benefit from the ideas and advice provided by well-known carvers. Regardless of your current carving level, you will certainly be amazed by the talents and skills detailed here.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781565230941
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Publication date: 08/01/1997
Pages: 128
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.38(d)

About the Author

The Caricature Carvers of America (CCA) is a group designed to promote the appreciation of caricature woodcarving as an art, and to encourage growth in skill, creativity, and excellence among its members and the general public. They regularly teach seminars throughout North America, and their members have published nearly 100 books on the topic.

Table of Contents

An Introduction To This Book 1 The Caricature Carvers of America 2 The Origin of the CCA Circus 3 Gallery 5 Clowns That's Some Zebra by Gary Batte 9 Hang Tight by Bob Travis 10 Caught by Harley Schmitgen 11 Harley Schmitgen 11 Safety Net by Cleve Taylor 11 The Juggler by Claude Bolton 12 Claude Bolton 12 Balloons by Claude Bolton 13 Free-Wheeling Willy by Tom Brown 14 Tom Brown 15 Cymbals the Clown by Will Hayden 16 Up, Up and Away by Randy Landen 17 Buggin' Out by Randy Landen 18 The Riff and Raff Brothers by W. "Pete" LeClair 19 Pete LeClair 20 Toots by W. "Pete" LeClair 20 The Human Cannonball by Keith Morrill 21 Twinkle Toes by Keith Morrill 22 Keith Morrill 22 Clown on a Unicycle by Dave Rasmussen 23 The Circus Ambulance by Pete Ortel 24 Clownin' Around by Doug Raine 26 Doug Raine 27 Free Ride by Cleve Taylor 28 Circus People The Brothers Gnomeaux by Marv Kaisersatt 30 Marv Kaisersatt 32 Kernel P. Cobb by W. "Pete" LeClair 33 Crowd Control by Randy Landen 34 Randy Landen 34 Dan by Harley Refsal 35 Harley Refsal 35 The Oompa Band by Dave Stetson and Harley Schmitgen 36 Dave Stetson 36 Circus Ringmaster by Gary Batte 37 Tickets Here! By Will Hayden 38 Will Hayden 38 Reggie Ringlet by Eldon Humphreys 39 Best Price by Bob Travis 40 Bob Travis 40 Cotton Candy by Cleve Taylor 41 Cleve "Papa" Taylor 41 Arena Sanitation Engineer by Claude Bolton 42 Spectators Cowboy by Dave Dunham 43 Dave Dunham 43 The Con Man by Marv Kaisersatt 44 The Next Act by Doug Raine 46 I Scream by Dave Rasmussen 47 Frankenstein by Dave Rasmussen 47 Dave Rasmussen 47 Mr. Tubs and the Little Boy by Tom Brown 48 Animal Acts Dog and Pony Show by Bob Travis 50 Dimbo the White Elephant by Desiree Hajny 51 The Three Leopardo Brothers by Harold Enlow 52 Harold Enlow 53 Bazel and Hazel Gazel by Eldon Humphreys 54 Eldon Humphreys 55 The Stetsonious Brothers by Dave Stetson 56 Clive Batty by Tex Haase 60 Tex Haase 60 Bear Acts by Gary Batte 61 Gary Batte 61 Ronald by Desiree Hajny 62 Desiree Hajny 62 Acrobats Balancing Act by Steve Prescott 63 Girl on the Flying Trapeze by Dave Dunham 64 On the Move by Cleve Taylor 65 Princess Teena by Jack Price 66 Jack Price 67 Look Ma by Steve Prescott 68 Steve Prescott 68 Going, Going by Keith Morrill 69 Gone by Harley Schmitgen 69 Upside Down by Keith Morrill 69 Show Stoppers The Knife Thrower by Keith Morrill 70 The Tallest Man at the Circus by Harley Schmitgen 72 World's Smallest Man by Harley Schmitgen 73 Uncle Sam by Harley Schmitgen 74
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