Realistic Dogs: A How-to Workbook for Carvers and Artists - Softcover

This advanced guide to carving and illustrating dogs demonstrates how to capture the unique personality found in a wide variety of dog breeds. Detailed tips for depicting long-haired dogs, short-haired dogs, and puppies are provided, including step-by-step instructions for a short-haired dachshund, a Lhasa apso, and a golden retriever puppy. Vital tips and techniques are further clarified with full-color images of each carving project and a sampling of illustrated patterns of the country's top breeds. Intermediate and advanced carvers who use power carving tools will find creative inspiration in this project book.

Man's best friend receives top-billing in Realistic Dogs by renowned dog artist and carver Jack Kochan. Written for intermediate to advanced carvers using power carving tools, Realistic Dogs will show readers how to capture the unique personality found in a variety of dog breeds. Readers will find detailed carving guidance for long-haired dogs, short-haired dogs and puppies-including step-by-step instructions for three dogs:- Short-haired Dachshund - Lhasa Apso - Golden Retriever PuppyBy providing thorough tips and techniques-illustrated with clear, full-color photography-this book gives power carvers a valuable tool to follow for carving these three breeds. Plus, author Jack Kochan provides a thorough sampling of expertly illustrated patterns some of the country's top breeds, including:- Pointer - Dalmatian- Greyhound - Great Dane - Golden Retriever- Boxer - And moreWhether a family pet or hunting companion, dogs hold a special place in our hearts, and have been a favorite subject of carvers everywhere. Readers will benefit from the author's years of power carving experience, who provides detailed instruction on all aspects of dog carving-including anatomy, fur, tools, materials and finishing-and will give the reader all the skills they need to become accomplished dog carvers.