Relief Carving Wood Spirits, Revised Edition

With this book, any carver can stand beside the workbench of acclaimed artist Lora S. Irish and learn everything she has to teach about creating an expressive wood spirit. She clearly explains the relief carving process from start to finish: every cut, every tool change and every depth check. The entire craft is here, from preparing the wood to roughing out and detailing the wood spirit to applying a long-lasting finish.