Decorative Fish Carving

Carving fish offers the widest possible wide range for artistic originality & expression for the woodcarver. It is a new hobby in the world of decorative wildlife carving, one that is growing rapidly in popularity. Decorative Fish Carving, by world-champion carver Rick Beyer, is an excellent guide to the craft for those just starting out & an inspiration to all woodcarvers. Beyer explains which tools & wood types to use for specific pieces & provides explicit instructions for carving fish, paying careful attention to fish anatomy, fin movement, & attack positions. To aid in detailing, the book includes numerous close-up photographs, along with detailed procedures for achieving special color effects with paint. In addition, Beyer covers the important concepts of design & balance & tells how to mount the completed work.Beyer, Rick is the author of 'Decorative Fish Carving' with ISBN 9780071558198 and ISBN 0071558195.