Creative Woodworks & crafts 2004-06, страница 67

Pattern Located in Full Size Pattern Section No. 1!

SUPPLIES

Wood; bassv/ood—oiie piece 2- !/2" x;6"x ] •. -"oois; borrfsow; Nos. 3-.12mn\ 3-20mm, 5-20mm, 7-2'Smrr.. 9-2QmrW.' and IM14mm gouges; No. 11_:-3mm veiner; hb. 41-12mm V-foo! Brown shoe polish

by Ivan Whillock

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1. Start the carving by first cutting at about a 30° angle in the wide side of the wood stock. This will save a lot of time and energy in the blocking out stage, because the angle of the face will have been preset, as shown in the picture above.

Introduction

Wood spirits have long been a favorite subject for wood carvers. They have human features but often foliage takes place of hair. Different artists have portrayed them with acanthus mustaches and beards, animal horns, and a variety of facial expressions.

This fellow here is quite human looking, except that he has leaves instead of hair. The face is stylized, with a slightly larger nose and eyes a little closer than those of a real person.

The wood spirit is a good subject for driftwood carving as well. Any special wood that adds to the character of the carving can be used. You can take advantage of special wood finds to make each carving unique. Have fun!

As you may notice, I use large tools in carving the wood spirit. I prefer to carve with large, bold strokes, whereby I can make a form in a single cut rather than many "whittled" cuts, The pattern, however, can be adapted to any set of tools that you have available.

Step 2. Draw a line for the eyes about 4" down from the top, then draw a line for the nose about 2" below the eye line.

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