Carving the Full Moon Saloon

Caricature Carvers of America

Carving the Full Moon Saloon

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Attention, woodcarvers! Get inspired! Learn how to carve the Full Moon Saloon and all of its colorful characters. Each chapter is written by a different artist, each carving a different character: The Card Player with a Bottle, Carrie Nation, The Assistant Bartender, The Saloon Piano Player, Flat on His Back, The Bartender, Flirtie Gertie, The Seated Cowboy, The Rail Rider, Cowboy at the Bar, The Cowboy's Sidekick, The Old Coot, The Hanging Drunk, The Reverend and Mrs. Farkus, The Lamplighter, Sal and Igoo, Sweet Betsy and Ike, The Janitor, Hanging Harley, The Moose Hanger, The Lady Card Shark, The Drunk, The Dancing Couple, No Free Lunch, Sleazy Girl on the Piano, and Man's Best Friend. With over 150 color photographs, here is the combined effort of 21 remarkable woodworking artisans who offer colorful, hilarious, and detailed carvings. The artists share their inspiration, processes, and creativity. The caricature carvers include patterns and painting instructions for intermediate and advanced artists to help develop their own carving skills. And for those who are beginning their path in caricature carving, the book offers insights to inspire new appreciation for an intricate art. Their characters come together in the Full Moon Saloon for a hilarious scene straight out of the Old West. With intricate, carved details, these carved characters interact with each other to provide a moment of festive joy that you can replicate with the included carving patterns. The finished Full Moon Saloon measures 4 feet wide by 2 feet deep, with the figures carved on a scale of 1 foot equal to 1 inch. The project is designed to fit in a single crate and can be set up in 15 minutes. The Caricature Carvers of America was founded to promote caricature carving and increase an appreciation of the art. These carving patterns unlock the art of caricature of cowboys and characters in the Wild West on the American Frontier. By learning through these experience artists, you can not only come to appreciate the art of caricature carving, but also be inspired to start creating your own work.
Pages 128
Publish Date 1995-08-01
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Size 8.5" x 11.0" x 0.0"
Author Caricature Carvers of America

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