Carving the Caricature Carvers of America Circus - Cartooning in Wood by America's Top Carvers

Join the Character Carvers of America as they offer you a front row seat under the big top. Here in the pages of this book, you'll get an insider's look at the CCA's latest and most ambitious project to date-the CCA Circus. A stunning piece of cooperative artwork, the CCA Circus combines the creative talent and craftsmanship of 23 of the best-known names in caricature carving. The book features short essays and carving tips from each carver as they detail the creation of the their favorite pieces from conception through finishing. Man-eating tigers, bumbling clowns, beautiful acrobats, popcorn venders...They're all here under the CCA big top.

About the author

The Caricature Carvers of America (CCA) is a group designed to promote the appreciation of caricature woodcarving as an art, and to encourage growth in skill, creativity, and excellence among its members and the general public. They regularly teach seminars throughout North America, and their members have published nearly 100 books on the topic.

Product details

• Authors: Caricature Carvers of America
• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.08.1997
• EAN: 9781565230941
• ISBN: 978-1-56523-094-1
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 218 mm x 281 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 553 g
• Subject: Guides > Hobby, home > Creative design