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New exhibits on work of Wharton Esherick
WHYY - Sep 7, 2010
An woodcarving exhibit at the University of Pennsylvania depicts a furniture maker from Paoli as one of the seminal figures of American Modernism. ... Chips off the old block: Twin sisters follow in father's steps as woodcarvers
The State Journal-Register - Sep 6, 2010
The Weidhuner family also shares their love of woodcarving with the girls' classmates at Greenview High School, according to Allison. ... Marking Maine's longtime tradition of woodcarving
Lewiston Sun Journal - Aug 31, 2010
This piece by Marica Berkall, "Lobster Buoy Fisherman," was carved in a genuine Maine lobster buoy. Marcia Berkall carved this aging female wood spirit in ...

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Woodcarving books

The Beginner's Handbook of Woodcarving: With Project Patterns for Line Carving, Relief Carving, Carving in the Round, and Bird Carving

by: Charles Beiderman, William Johnston
The biggest negative to this book is the lack of color illustrations. This disappointed me. It would hace been nice, in the chapter on birds, to show how color is applied, and what finishes to use.

After reading this, I realized this book is just about carving wood. Wood is wood. You can stain it, paint it, using oils or anything else that sticks to wood. This not about canvas, or glass. The authors use a conversational style, which I liked.

The initial publication was in 1983, before digital photography.
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The Complete Book of Woodcarving: Everything You Need to Know to Master the Craft

by: Everett Ellenwood
By the time I worked my way through this excellent book, I felt I'd been carving for months instead of days. I can't imagine a better introductory guide to the craft of woodcarving than this one.
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Chris Pye's Woodcarving Course & Reference Manual: A Beginner's Guide to Traditional Techniques

by: Chris Pye

Akin to having a one-on-one carving course with a master carver, this resource—a collection of tips and tricks honed over many years—mentors newcomers and serious beginning woodcarvers alike. A comprehensive guide for those who want to learn carving, this manual provides a handful of lessons, including how to choose the best woods, safe tool-handling tips, making cuts, and executing a variety of techniques. The careful step-by-step instructions that are explained in a warm conversational voice help novice crafters find quick success and encouragement as they work on a number of carving motifs and three projects for both relief and in-the-round styles.
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Caricature Carving: Expert Techniques and 27 All-Time Favorite Projects

by: Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated
The book on Cariture Carvings was in excellent condition. The carving projects were well illustrated with excellent photo illustritations. I am well pleased with this purchase. Wayne
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