Sculpting the Female Face & Figure in Wood: A Reference and Techniques Manual

Sculpting the Female Face & Figure in Wood is a practical reference and techniques manual by British woodcarver Ian Norbury. This PDF edition delivers the complete text and photography in digital form for instant download.

The book presents a systematic approach to carving the female head and torso, using photographs, patterns, and step-by-step projects.

Book Overview

This reference manual covers both the female face and the female figure. It grew out of Norbury’s own teaching practice and is designed to help woodcarvers work from photographs and drawings toward finished carvings.

The projects include a classic European woman’s face, a classic Afro-Caribbean woman’s face, the Samburu girl, a girl’s face, and torsos in limewood and walnut. The book includes reference photos, facial patterns, anatomical drawings, and step-by-step carving sequences.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• How to take useful reference photographs of the female face and figure.
• A facial proportion formula for accurate pattern making.
• Working drawings, tracings, and anatomical drawings.
• Step-by-step carving sequences for several female faces.
• Step-by-step carving sequences for torsos in limewood and walnut.
• Patterns and reference photos for each featured project.

Why This Book Matters

Ian Norbury has taught woodcarving in many countries and was the first woodcarver to produce teaching CDs. His method combines skilled draftsmanship with a practical technical approach.

This book makes his systematic process available to carvers who want to move from photographs to finished sculpture. It is especially useful for those who prefer photographic reference over anatomical diagrams.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. Access is available immediately after purchase.

The PDF can be used with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and compatible reading apps.

FAQ

How do I receive the book after purchase? Your PDF download is available immediately after purchase in your account.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital edition, and no physical item will be mailed.

Which devices can I use to read the PDF? The PDF works with popular reading apps, Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile devices.

Add this practical woodcarving reference to your digital library and start shaping the female face and figure with confidence.