Shawn Cipa

Woodcarving the Nativity in the Folk Art Style

Step-By-Step Instructions and Patterns for a 15-Piece Manger Scene

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Over the years, the story of the nativity has been depicted by thousands of artists, in ca variety of art forms. But, when one thinks of a nativity, visions of a hand-carved wooden set often come to mind. Now, carvers looking to create a family heirloom of their own will learn to carve a full 15-piece manger scene with award-winning artist, Shawn Cipa. First, you will learn to carve and paint the 3 central figures: Joseph, Mary and the Holy child through full-color, step-by-step carving demonstrations. Then, you will find front and side-view patterns for an additional 11 figures. Each project features full material lists and painting color schemes to help bring your carving to life. A construction pattern for a simple stable rounds out the scene. Inside You'll Find: Step-by-Step Carving Demonstrations -Joseph -Mary -Holy Child 11 Additional Patterns for: -2 Angels -3 Wisemen -Camel, Sheep, Ox, Donkey -Kneeling Shepherd -Shepherd and Lamb Plus, Pattern and instructions for a Simple Stable

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 88
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. September 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 280mm x 217mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 408g
• ISBN-13: 9781565232020
• ISBN-10: 156523202X
• Artikelnr.: 22066730

Autorenporträt

Shawn Cipa is the author of Carving Gargoyles, Grotesques, and Other Creatures of Myth, Carving Fantasy & Legend Figures in Wood, Carving the Nativity, and Carving Folk Art Figures. Cipa was featured in Carving Wood Spirits and Green Men by Lora S. Irish. He earned national recognition for his carving in 2000 by taking first place in the Santa Carving Competition sponsored by Woodcraft Corporation. His work has been featured in Woodcarving Illustrated.