Wood Spirits and Green Men
A Design Sourcebook For Woodcarvers
And Other Artists
by Lora S Irish with Chris Pye and Shawn Cipa
Softcover
215 x 280mm
99pp
Published by Fox Chapel Publishing Co. Inc., East Petersburg PA USA
R.R.P.$39.90
ISBN 1-56523-261-5
Extract from back cover of book:
The Ultimate Design Sourcebook For Wood Spirits And Green Men.
Green Men and Wood Spirits, historical symbols that link the forces of nature and humanity, have re-emerged as popular subjects for woodcarvers as well as for artists of other mediums. In Wood Spirits and Green Men noted artist and author Lora S. Irish has created the ultimate sourcebook for carving these classic figures. Tips, techniques, illustrations and a full-colour photo gallery provide the information and inspiration necessary to successfully create your own interpretation of this timeless icon - regardless of what medium you select.
What's inside:
- An examination of the history and evolution of the Green Man and Wood Spirit symbols
- Step-by-step information for carving a Green Man and a Wood Spirit walking stick by renowned carvers Chris Pye and Shawn Cipa
- 40 ready-to-use patterns, including a sampling of shaded drawings
- Tips and techniques for drawing the human face for modifying existing Green Man and Wood Spirit patterns
- A gallery of eye-catching and inspiring photos from Clive Hicks displaying historical Green Men artisanship
Photos: Colour
Contents
About
the author
About the contributors
Introduction
Chapter 1: Green Man to Wood Spirit - The evolution of an image
Chapter 2: Carving the Green Man with Chris Pye
Chapter 3: Carving a Wood Spirit Walking Stick with Shawn Cipa
Chapter 4: Gallery
Chapter
5: Patterns
- Spewing Green Men
- Foliated Green Men
- Branched
Green Men
- Emerging Green Men
- Transitional Green Men and Wood Spirits
-
May King Wood Spirits
- Wood Spirits
- Extras
Bibliography
Index