The Golden Eagle: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Art of Bird Carving
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Overview
- Look over the shoulder of a world-renowned bird carver as he creates his most challenging piece
A behind-the-scenes look at how Floyd Scholz creates one of his most ambitious pieces--a life-size golden eagle in flight. Beautiful color photos document the carving's progression from a block of wood to a finished work of art. Accompanying text offers how-to information as well as Scholz's thoughts as he works on the carving. Includes preliminary sketches and notes, candid studio shots, work-in-progress images, corrections, and journal entries. A unique look at the creative process that will inspire carvers, artists, and bird-lovers alike.
Synopsis
A behind-the-scenes look at how Floyd Scholz creates one of his most ambitious pieces--a life-size golden eagle in flight. Beautiful color photos document the carving's progression from a block of wood to a finished work of art. Accompanying text offers how-to information as well as Scholz's thoughts as he works on the carving. Includes preliminary sketches and notes, candid studio shots, work-in-progress images, corrections, and journal entries. A unique look at the creative process that will inspire carvers, artists, and birdlovers alike.
About the Author:
Floyd Scholz is universally recognized as a master bird carver. He is also the author of Birds of Prey (0811702421), Owls (0811710211), Carving & Painting an American Kestrel (081172493X), and Carving & Painting a Red-Tailed Hawk (0811727041). He lives in Hancock, Vermont.