Faces only a mother could love...

mwilleson · #1 11-10-2005, 12:02 AM

Since I bought Marv K's book, I've been working on faces trying to improve. I'm beginning to feel more confident anyway and I believe they look a bit better.

Here are a few samples....

(sorry for the poor picture quality)

Mike

Hi_Ho_Sliver · #2 11-10-2005, 12:04 AM

Looks to me like you are doing pretty darn good!

Thomp · #3 11-10-2005, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwilleson

Since I bought Marv K's book, I've been working on faces trying to improve. I'm beginning to feel more confident anyway and I believe they look a bit better.

Here are a few samples....

(sorry for the poor picture quality)
Mike

Looks like you got the knack,
Noses and eye are tough on me,
I notice you dont have any toothy grins,
Im thinking seriously of a few of Pete LeClair books on my christmas list... maybe i could learn his methods through osmosis if i sleep with them under my pillow... becuse i surely cant figure them out with a chip knife.....

Which book and who was the writer mark k?

Colin_Partridge · #4 11-10-2005, 06:26 AM

Good looking bunch of carvings your coming along fine
Colin

MDWine · #5 11-10-2005, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwilleson

Since I bought Marv K's book...

OK, I'm a newbie, so be gentle.

Who is Mark K, and what book is it you refer to?
I'm learning, might as well start out on the right foot!

Thanks in advance.

Bartster · #6 11-10-2005, 09:53 AM

mdwine,

it is marv kaissersett and the book is creating caricature heads on paper and in wood. marv is caricature carver of america. and does a lot of highly detailed peices that are from one block of wood. go to www.cca-carvers.org and look under the members list.
bart

Thor · #7 11-10-2005, 10:21 AM

Wow, you've been busy! Those look terrific! Each one is different too. Great job!
Thor

mwilleson · #8 11-10-2005, 10:29 AM

Yes, the book is by Marv Kaisersatt titled Creating Caricature Heads On Paper and in Wood. I got my copy from Rick at Little Shavers.

For those that haven't seen the book, it's a great book. Very detailed and the progression through the head and face make a lot of sense. The book is broken into many pages of step by step activities. It's also spiral bound so it lays nice on the table and the pages are heavy material.

Definitely worth the $.

Also, thanks for the nice comments.

Mike

chipper67 · #9 11-10-2005, 11:12 AM

Mike,

Good job on the faces. You've been busy. I have Marv's book too and it is a very good book. I'd recomend it to anyone who likes caricature carving. Take care,

Chipper67

Heine · #10 11-10-2005, 11:40 AM

Hello,

I purchased Marv's book last year, and it is without question, the best book on the market for learning face carving. I was really struggling with eyes and mouths before buying this book. I am hoping to take a class with Marv in the next year or two.

Thanks,
Dan Heine