Horse Carving : with Tom Wolfe

Some years ago Tom wrote a book called Carving the Civil War. The book met with great success, but left a hunger for more. One of the figures in the gallery was a beautiful realistic horse, and it wasn''t long before requests for a horse book started coming in. Well, here it is! Tom brings his teaching and carving skills to realistic horses. This new book takes the carvers through the steps of carving a frisky colt. Using hand and power tools Tom creates the form, detail, and musculature that brings the horse to life. Included are gallery photos and patterns for the colt''s sibling and sire, as well as those for several other horses. For fans of Tom Wolfe or those who have struggled to carve realistic horses, this book is a must-have for your carving library.

Step-by-step instructions show how to carve a realistic horse figure from wood. Master wood-carver Tom Wolfe brings his teaching and carving skills to provide step-by-step instruction for carving realistic horses, taking carvers through the steps of carving a frisky colt.  Using hand and power tools, Wolfe creates the form, detail, and musculature that brings the horse to life. Each step is illustrated via a full-color photograph and helpful text instructions. Guidance is also provided for painting the figure. Included are gallery photos and patterns for the colt's sibling and sire, as well as those for several other horses.  Wolfe's books on carving have been popular for decades, appealing to everyone from the newest learner to the most seasoned veteran because of the simple methods and obvious enjoyment Wolfe brought to his art. This book is a must-have for the library of any carver, especially those who love horses.