Excitement, danger, and beauty are just three of the essential elements of chainsaw carving. This creative woodcarving method is capturing the attention of a growing number of artists and enthusiasts. International chainsaw competitions and performances, attended by large crowds, are helping to promote chainsaw carving as a highly respected art form that resides in a class by itself. Award-winning chainsaw sculptor Jessie Groeschen takes an insider s look at the people whose talents, styles, and personalities make chainsaw carving so fascinating. With new artist profiles and colorful new photographs, this is the story of the fearless men and women who are carving out a contemporary art form for all to enjoy. Art of Chainsaw Carving, Second Edition presents the diversity and achievements of this stylish art, from its early pioneers to today's innovative urban wood recovery projects. Readers will also find step-by-step instructions on how to carve a beautiful Sun, Moon, Bear Chair. Demonstrated by the author, this project reveals the fascinating process of using a chainsaw to unlock the raw and natural beauty of wood.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN-13
9781565238404
eBay Product ID (ePID)
202012895
Product Key Features
Book Title
Art of Chainsaw Carving, 2nd Edn
Author
Jessie Groeschen
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Genre
Art & Culture
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
9mm
Item Width
11mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Jessie Groeschen
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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