[BobD]

Hey everyone,
On behalf of Ian Norbury, here is his introduction:

I am Ian Norbury. I have been carving for about 25 years, first in antique restoration and then in figure carving. I have written 9 books and taught hundreds of carvers in various countries around the world. My teaching methods are rather scientific for some people's taste but they do produce results. My two new books' Carving Classic Female Faces' and 'Carving Classic Female Figures' are aimed at established carvers who have not ventured into the figure carving side, but would like to. It is not easy because we all know what a figure should look like so it is easy to see when it is wrong. However, I, like many other artists find it the most inspiring and satisfying subject. If you have any questions about the books or any other aspect of carving that you think I can help with - just ask.

So it is the great Ian Norbury!


By the way, Ian is very willing to answer questions, but has asked that we start a specific thread that he can subscribe to for questions specifically to him. I've started one on the general carving section, so please post any and all questions for Mr. Norbury there!!!!

Thanks!
Bob

[Whittler5858]

Well I live wayyyyyyy out in the sticks. Thus I have never heard of this carver. I think I will go & Google him & see what he does.

[Whittler5858]

WOW!! My wife & I just spent the last 2 hours butting heads each trying to get the best view of Ian Norbury's website. Well we have seen his work before & I must say he is "GOOD" at all of his Art. He not only Carves he does some great Painting & Drawing also. If you haven't seen this man's work then please do Google him up. It is worth the time.

[Chahlie]

Hi All,

Just got thru looking ovr the Ian Norbury web site...incredible!!! Welcome to our little corner of the web Ian, I'm sure we will all benefit from the association.

Chahlie

[BobD]

Ian has published several books with Fox Chapel Publishing and was featured in WCI 28.

Bob

[Huon_Carver]

interesting to see Ian Norbury's name here,as i have been an admirer of his work for 22 yrs,the time I started carving,and I owe a lot to Mr Norbury's carvings as they gave me a lot of incentive to get where I am now with my carvings,thank you Ian.

[Tidewalker]

He is an amazing artist. I feel very fortunate to have him here. Welcome. Love your work

[wood-whittler]

welcome to the board mr norbury,it will be a pleasure to have you here.


bart

[Irishman]

I've been an admirer of Ian Norbury's work ever since I started. His book on carving female faces interest me as I am still challenged with getting feminine features the way I want. My goal is to move into full torsos some day so I hope we have you with us for a while Ian Norbury.
Patrick

[Thor]

http://www.iannorbury.com/
Wow! I sure didn't expect such original work. I am so glad to have his name brought up here. The web site is amazing.
I guess I have another few books to buy.
Thor