Carving Horse Portraits in Relief

With over 150 color photographs, this book teaches step-by-step how to lay out patterns, how to measure and mark levels, and how to create the illusion of depth by following along as Kurt Koch carves a horse's head in high relief. In addition, it provides various examples of spectacular horse patterns to apply these techniques, including wild mustangs, bridle horses, racehorses and more.

You will also learn techniques you can apply to other relief projects, such as cutting the initial outline, removing large areas of wood and carving manes. Koch offers a thorough understanding of the basics as well as detailed explanations of the required equipment, especially of the chisels that are needed and what each of them can do for your project. A valuable reference.

Whether you are a beginner newly introduced the craft, a woodcarver expanding on your skills, or an experienced carver brushing up on your techniques, this book will inspire you.

Softcover, 72 pages, 2002.