scandinavian flat plane carving

[woodcarverjimmy]

I'm just wondering how many books about scandinavian flat plane carving there are.I read harley Refsal's (they're awesome) and I'm wondering if anyone else writes books about it.

[gene-messer]

Jimmy ... there is not too many carvers who write books on flat plane carving .. Harley is the Grandfather of it in america ..

On little shavers woodcarving site .. there are articles on flat plane work .. and the great flat plane carvers like CO Trygg and others still have pieces around being sold on e-bay

Harley is the master of flat plane .. so learn from him .. also google flat plane carving and it will bring you to several carvers doig this type of work today ..


Gene

[gene-messer]

Jimmy .. Harley Refsal is the fore most authority on flat plane carving today .. He has taught over in Europe and in the U.S. and is the best ..

Not too many carving books are written in this style of carving .. but you have the best teacher ..

The godfathers of flat plane like C. O. Trygg and others still have their work sold on e-bay and in estate sales ..

Look on little shavers woodcarving site and he shows you alot of flat plane work ...

Google flat plane carving and see the web sites that have it ..

Gene

[Old_Gord]

One other book on Scandinavian caricature carving is Caricature Wood Carving with Gold medalist Gerald Ekern. ISBN 0-9711830-0-7 published in 2001. Spiral bound 105 pages, including patterns, instructions and tips.
I'm not sure who carries this book.
Gerald passed away a couple of years ago so I don't know how available the book is, check with your local woodcarving supply store, you might also try The Woodcraft Shop 2724 State Street 1-800-397-2278 Bettendorf, IA 52722 , they still have it listed. Don't expect any other Woodcraft stores to have it , the owner Big Dog and his store are one of a kind.
TheWoodcraftShop.com > Home
Cheers

OG

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Amazon.com might have it?

[BobT]

Look at Mike Bloomquist here;

Wooden Dreams Woodcarving

He teaches the style. His Santa DVD is very good, I have not seen the other.
He also did a supplemental tutorial here;

Smiling Eyes, Flat Plane Style

on carving flat plane eyes.

I think he is a very good teacher.

BobT

[cseymour]

Our Friend Gene Messer was being very modest when he did not mention his own incredible tutorials on this board as well as his fantastic video tutorials on YouTube.

On YouTube search for whittler0507.

Even though he hasn't yet, Gene should write a book on this subject as well.

I am a beginner and Gene's tutorials and videos have been great learning tools for me.

Cheers.

Chris

[schooner]

Hi Gene

I'm a newbie to carving and I can't tell you how much you are helping me.
What a gift you have and to share it with all the great guys and my on this site & those beautiful YouTube videos of yours are UNBELEVIABLLY GREAT.

Question(s) Please

1.What's the length of your Ron Wells Detail Knife

2. What's the length and wide of that Eagle Head your were carving, I'd like to try
doin' that project

Again Gene, Thank You so much for helping understand the carving you do.

P.S. 2 All you guys that have helped me in the past and hopefully in the
future.

Originally Posted by gene messer

Jimmy .. Harley Refsal is the fore most authority on flat plane carving today .. He has taught over in Europe and in the U.S. and is the best ..

Not too many carving books are written in this style of carving .. but you have the best teacher ..

The godfathers of flat plane like C. O. Trygg and others still have their work sold on e-bay and in estate sales ..

Look on little shavers woodcarving site and he shows you alot of flat plane work ...

Google flat plane carving and see the web sites that have it ..

Gene

[schooner]

Hey Metjdhu

I coulcn't agree with you more.

Gene has and still is HELP THIS OL' TIMEER.
He's got a really nice way about him.

Note To GENE ~ THANKS GENE. NOW GET STATED ON A BOOK OR VIDEO

Originally Posted by metjdhu

Even though he hasn't yet, Gene should write a book on this subject as well.

I am a beginner and Gene's tutorials and videos have been great learning tools for me.